Infrastructure & Capital Projects – Safety Program Manager, ANS

About the role

You'll develop, review, and manage project-specific EHS Plans aligned with the Global Construction Safety Policy and OSHA regulations. You'll oversee prevention strategies and controls for high-risk activities (e.g., working at heights, electrical work, confined space). You'll ensure risk assessments (including HRAs) are conducted at all levels and integrated into schedules and planning. You'll conduct regular safety inspections, audits, and oversee HRA controls, documenting findings and corrective actions. You'll investigate and report all incidents, injuries, and near-misses, ensuring root cause analysis and corrective action. You'll lead weekly safety meetings, participate in safety committees, and foster a positive safety culture through collaboration. You'll prepare and submit monthly safety management reports (incident summaries, audit results, improvement initiatives).

Responsibilities

• Develop, review, and manage project-specific EHS Plans aligned with the Global Construction Safety Policy and OSHA regulations.
• Oversee prevention strategies and controls for high-risk activities (e.g., working at heights, electrical work, confined space).
• Ensure risk assessments (including HRAs) are conducted at all levels and integrated into schedules and planning.
• Conduct regular safety inspections, audits, and oversee HRA controls, documenting findings and corrective actions.
• Investigate and report all incidents, injuries, and near-misses, ensuring root cause analysis and corrective action.
• Lead weekly safety meetings, participate in safety committees, and foster a positive safety culture through collaboration.
• Prepare and submit monthly safety management reports (incident summaries, audit results, improvement initiatives).
• Coordinate with contractors, subcontractors, and the Owner to clarify policies, verify compliance, and participate in meetings and job walks.
• Deliver safety orientation and ensure effective training communication for a diverse workforce, maintaining all training records.
• Certify and sign off on the project-specific EHS Plan's compliance alongside the Contractor Site Manager and Construction Manager.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in occupational health and safety, construction management, or engineering.
• 10+ years of experience in construction/safety management, preferably within a data center or mission critical facilities.
• 3+ years of senior level safety management or design management experience.

Qualifications

• Foundational understanding of emergency action and crisis management plans for the project.
• An understanding of conducting regular drills and ensure all personnel are familiar with emergency procedures.
• Familiarity overseeing implementation of standards for access control, barricades, fire prevention, ergonomics, housekeeping, sanitation, PPE, and substance abuse.
• Ensuring compliance with permit systems for hot work, confined space, ground disturbance, critical lifts, energized electrical work, elevated work, ladders, and energy isolation.
• In-depth knowledge of EPA standards (OSHA plus).

Skills

• Strong project management skills.
• Excellent communication and leadership abilities.
• Ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Knowledge of regulatory compliance and safety standards.

Benefits

• Competitive salary range of $140,000 - $160,000 per year.
• Flexible work arrangements to support your work-life needs.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development.
• Health and wellness programs.
• Employee assistance programs.

Pay

$140,000 - $160,000 a year

Schedule

Onsite at client site

Company Information

Visit us here to learn more about Accenture Infrastructure & Capital Projects. As Accenture continues to grow, you may see a variety of new career opportunities, and depending on the role and location you may be directed to apply through Accenture Infrastructure and Capital Projects LLP or one of our other legal entities - Accenture Infrastructure and Capital Projects, LLC or Accenture Infrastructure and Capital Projects Inc., with benefits varying by country and role, so please check with your recruiter for details.