Director- Safety- Mission Critical

Responsibilities

• Champion Safety Strategy & Culture
• Develop, implement, and continuously elevate safety policies, programs, and operational standards
• Serve as a key voice in company-wide decision-making
• Build strong relationships with OSHA, owner HSE teams, and regulatory agencies
• Own Safety Operations for Mission Critical Projects
• Oversee safety performance across data centers and high-risk MEP environments
• Ensure all operations meet or exceed local, state, and federal regulations
• Partner with Risk Management on incident claims, workers’ compensation, loss control, and return-to-work programs
• Lead, Mentor & Develop a High-Performing Safety Team
• Recruit, coach, and develop Project Safety Managers, Site Safety Officers, and department staff
• Drive professional growth through performance management, competency assessments, and succession planning
• Foster a culture of accountability, empowerment, and continuous improvement
• Proactively Identify & Mitigate Risk
• Review project schedules, sequencing, and construction activities to identify hazards
• Lead risk assessments for critical lifts, energization sequences, arc flash exposure, LOTO, fall protection, hazardous materials, and other high-risk operations
• Oversee jobsite inspections, hazard assessments, behavioral observations, and safety audits
• Ensure Excellence in Planning & Documentation
• Review and approve subcontractor AHAs, JHAs, and PTPs for high-risk activities
• Develop and maintain site-specific safety programs including emergency response, fire protection, evacuation, and demolition plans
• Support hazardous material abatement procedures, ensuring teams understand exposure risks and protective measures
• Educate, Communicate & Influence
• Deliver engaging safety orientations, toolbox talks, stand-downs, and targeted initiatives
• Coordinate required safety training including OSHA 10/30, competent person certifications, CPR/First Aid, fall protection, scaffolding, confined space, and LOTO
• Serve as a visible safety role model across all jobsites and offices
• Lead Incident Response & Continuous Improvement
• Conduct thorough investigations of incidents, near misses, and property damage
• Prepare detailed reports, corrective action plans, and lessons learned
• Manage emergency response activities including medical coordination, regulatory reporting, and corrective action follow-through
• Drive Data-Driven Safety Performance
• Track, analyze, and report leading and lagging indicators including TRIR, LTIR, near-miss trends, inspection scores, and training completion

Qualifications

• 10+ years in Construction Safety Management with a proven track record in Mission Critical Data Center ground up construction in all phases
• Proven track record working with insurance companies managing claims/risk/financial exposure
• Experience supporting a rapidly growing organization
• Bachelor’s degree in occupational safety/health or equivalent experience
• Must be First Aid and CPR qualified (or within 1 year of hire)
• OSHA 500 Authorized Instructor
• NFPA 70E
• Additional certifications obtained by the Board of Certified Safety Professionals (BCSP) are preferred
• CHST preferred
• Proficiency in MS Office software including Outlook, Word and Excel
• Proficiency with Procore or ability to learn to new systems
• Strong business acumen, extensive people management experience, thorough knowledge of all federal, state, and local safety regulations