Safety Manager

Safety Manager, Data Center HVAC Construction

Location: Montgomery, AL
Start Date: ASAP
Duration: 8 Months, with potential extension up to 2 years
Type: 1099 Contractor

Compensation

Rate: $50/hour
Overtime Rate: $75/hour
Per Diem: $125/day
Pay Frequency: Weekly

Schedule

Hours: 50 to 60 hours per week
Schedule: Monday through Saturday, project-dependent
Shift: Day Shift

Project Overview

We are seeking an experienced Safety Manager to support a large-scale data center construction project in Montgomery, AL. This role will focus heavily on HVAC installation activities within a fast-paced, high-demand construction environment.

The Safety Manager will provide consistent on-site safety leadership, support multiple crews and subcontractors, and help ensure all work is performed in alignment with OSHA standards, project safety expectations, and site-specific compliance requirements.

This is an excellent opportunity for a credentialed safety professional with strong construction experience who is comfortable working in a field-driven environment and supporting a critical infrastructure project with long-term potential.

Required Certification

Candidates must possess at least one of the following certifications:

Certified Safety Professional, CSP
Associate Safety Professional, ASP
Construction Health and Safety Technologist, CHST
Occupational Health and Safety Technologist, OHST
Graduate or Chartered Member of IOSH
Safety Trained Supervisor, Construction, STS-C

Ideal Background

Strong construction safety management experience
Experience supporting large-scale commercial, industrial, mission-critical, or data center projects preferred
HVAC, mechanical, or MEP construction safety experience strongly preferred
Ability to manage subcontractor safety performance in a high-activity jobsite environment
Strong working knowledge of OSHA standards, hazard recognition, incident prevention, and corrective action follow-up
Comfortable working extended hours in a field-based role

Key Responsibilities

Lead site safety operations for HVAC installation and related construction activities
Conduct daily field walks, safety audits, inspections, and hazard assessments
Ensure compliance with OSHA standards, client requirements, and project-specific safety protocols
Monitor subcontractor safety performance and enforce corrective actions as needed
Lead or support toolbox talks, safety meetings, and site safety communications
Investigate incidents, near misses, and unsafe conditions, then implement preventive measures
Maintain accurate safety documentation, reports, inspection records, and corrective action logs
Partner with project leadership to identify risks before they impact schedule, quality, or jobsite safety
Reinforce a strong, proactive safety culture across all crews and trades

Skills and Knowledge

The ideal candidate brings a strong understanding of construction safety principles in large-scale building environments, with particular strength in mechanical, HVAC, or MEP work. This role requires someone who can lead from the field, communicate clearly with crews and project leadership, identify hazards quickly, and drive accountability without slowing project momentum.

Relevant skills include:

Construction safety management
OSHA compliance
HVAC and mechanical construction safety
Subcontractor oversight
Risk mitigation
Incident investigation
Field inspections and safety audits
Safety documentation and reporting
Clear communication and field leadership

Equal Opportunity

This employer is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and contractors.

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