What are the responsibilities and job description for the Project Safety Manager position at Hays Electrical Services?
Position Overview
The Project Safety Manager provides on-site leadership, coordination, and oversight of EHS activities within an assigned area of a large-scale electrical construction project. This position is responsible for supporting compliance with corporate EHS standards, regulatory requirements, and client safety expectations within a mission-critical data center environment.
The Project Safety Manager serves as a key field resource for implementing and sustaining Hays Electrical Services’ EHS programs, promoting a proactive safety culture, and ensuring safe execution of work activities in coordination with project leadership and the Project Safety Lead.
Key Responsibilities
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The Project Safety Manager provides on-site leadership, coordination, and oversight of EHS activities within an assigned area of a large-scale electrical construction project. This position is responsible for supporting compliance with corporate EHS standards, regulatory requirements, and client safety expectations within a mission-critical data center environment.
The Project Safety Manager serves as a key field resource for implementing and sustaining Hays Electrical Services’ EHS programs, promoting a proactive safety culture, and ensuring safe execution of work activities in coordination with project leadership and the Project Safety Lead.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and oversee EHS activities within an assigned area of the project, ensuring compliance with company programs, regulatory requirements, and client expectations.
- Promote and reinforce Hays Electrical Services safety programs, policies, and applicable federal, state, and local regulations.
- Maintain a consistent field presence to monitor work activities, verify compliance, and drive safe behaviors across crews and subcontractors.
- Identify unsafe conditions and behaviors, take immediate corrective action, and escalate risks as necessary, including exercising stop-work authority when required.
- Support planning and safe execution of high-risk activities, including electrical work, lockout/tagout (LOTO), energized systems, and other critical operations.
- Provide direction, coaching, and technical guidance to field supervision and Safety Coordinators within assigned areas.
- Coordinate with construction, QA/QC, and Commissioning teams to ensure safe work sequencing and risk mitigation.
- Support incident management processes, including reporting, investigation participation, root cause analysis, and corrective action tracking.
- Conduct and oversee safety inspections, audits, and field observations to ensure consistent program implementation.
- Coordinate and support safety permitting processes as required (hot work, confined space, energized work, etc.).
- Maintain accurate EHS documentation, including training records, inspections, permits, and incident reports.
- Serve as a point of contact for EHS matters within the assigned area, supporting communication between field teams, project leadership, and corporate EHS
- Bachelor’s degree preferred in Occupational Safety, Environmental Science, Construction Management, or a related field (preferred); equivalent field experience considered in lieu of formal education
- 3–5 years of experience in electrical construction safety, with demonstrated experience supporting or leading safety efforts within assigned project areas (electrical or mission-critical)
- Working knowledge of OSHA 29 CFR 1926, NFPA 70E, and energy-control (LOTO) requirements
- Experience conducting field training, audits, and supporting incident investigations
- Demonstrated ability to influence safety culture and lead by example in a fast-paced construction setting
- Certifications:
- OSHA 30-Hour Construction (required)
- First Aid/CPR (required or ability to obtain upon hire)
- CHST or equivalent (preferred)
- NFPA 70E Electrical Safety training
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