Safety Manager

Senior Construction Safety Manager

Mission Critical / Data Center Construction

📍 Near Milwaukee, Wisconsin

💼 Full-Time | Salaried Role | Direct Hire

Schedule: Monday - Friday with occasional Saturday work

Ideal candidates with proven safety experience on data center construction environments, who understand mission-critical project demands, and enjoy leading safety culture in the field, this role offers the opportunity to make a major impact.

What Makes This Opportunity Stand Out

• Work with one of the largest MEP contractors in the United States
• Lead safety on a large-scale mission critical data center project
• Be part of a high-performance construction team delivering cutting-edge infrastructure
• Competitive salaried compensation package

Required Qualifications

• CHST, ASP, or CSP certification required
• 7–10 years of construction safety experience
• Demonstrated experience working on large commercial or industrial construction projects
• Strong working knowledge of OSHA CFR 1926 construction safety standards
• Experience conducting safety inspections, incident investigations, and safety training
• Strong communication, documentation, and leadership skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and safety documentation systems

Position Overview

• The Senior Construction Safety Manager is responsible for leading and driving safety performance on a complex data center construction project.
• This role ensures compliance with company policies, OSHA regulations, and all applicable safety standards while fostering a proactive safety culture across multiple project teams and trade partners.
• This position requires a hands-on leader who can identify risks, implement solutions quickly, and influence teams to maintain the highest standards of safety performance.

Key Responsibilities

Site Safety Leadership

• Lead and conduct routine and advanced site safety inspections and audits across complex construction environments
• Identify hazards, unsafe behaviors, and non-compliant conditions and implement corrective actions
• Enforce OSHA regulations and company safety policies across all trades and subcontractors
• Escalate critical safety concerns to senior leadership when necessary

Incident Prevention & Investigation

• Participate in incident, injury, and near-miss investigations
• Conduct root cause analysis and ensure corrective actions are implemented and communicated
• Support on-site emergency response efforts

Safety Data & Compliance

• Maintain all required safety documentation including:
• incident reports
• inspection logs
• training records
• regulatory reporting
• Analyze safety metrics to identify trends and develop proactive loss-control strategies
• Ensure timely closure of safety findings and corrective actions

Training & Culture Development

• Facilitate safety training and assist in developing training materials
• Mentor and guide junior safety professionals
• Promote a strong site-wide safety culture through coaching, leadership, and accountability

Leadership & Collaboration

• Partner with project leadership to support operational and safety objectives
• Provide recommendations regarding disciplinary actions related to safety violations
• Influence project teams and subcontractors to continuously improve safety performance

Benefits & Total Rewards

Our client offers a highly competitive benefits and compensation package designed to support employees and their families, including:

• 401(k) retirement plan with a strong company matching program and immediate vesting
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, with company-paid employee premiums
• Annual performance-based bonus program tied to individual and company results
• Company-paid life and AD&D insurance, with optional supplemental life coverage
• Short- and long-term disability income protection
• Pre-tax flexible spending accounts for healthcare and dependent care expenses
• Paid parental leave
• Generous paid time off, including holidays, vacation, and personal days
• Professional development and training opportunities, including company support for certifications, licenses, and professional association memberships

If you're an experienced construction safety leader looking to contribute to one of the most competitive and rewarding sectors of construction, we’d like to talk with you.