Safety Manager - Mission Critical

McCarthy Building Companies, Inc. is America’s premier, 100 % employee‑owned commercial construction company. With offices nationwide, we specialize in a wide range of project types that are as diverse as the communities we build in. Our innovative teams collaborate with clients and industry partners throughout the project life cycle, from early design through construction and beyond. Our reputation for tackling the toughest building challenges starts with a focus on developing high‑performing individuals and teams through award‑winning training programs, a best‑in‑class Total Rewards benefits program, and an inclusive, employee‑owner culture built on the core values of Genuine, “We, Not I,” and “All In.”

Position Summary

McCarthy is seeking an experienced Safety Manager to lead safety initiatives on large‑scale data center projects as part of its Mission Critical Business Unit. The Project Safety Manager works in coordination with Project Superintendents and Project Managers to create a proactive and healthy safety culture on project sites. This is a 100 % onsite role for hyper‑scale data center projects; travel or relocation may be required.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and discuss safety programs and efforts with on‑site subcontractors and McCarthy employees, ensuring safety is part of the culture and that all new hires have proper safety documents and information.
• Conduct documented safety and health inspections at least twice per month, coordinating compliance reports with McCarthy’s insurance company.
• Coordinate with Project Supervision so that necessary protective equipment and safety materials are utilized, adequate first‑aid supplies are available, and safety documents are posted on‑site.
• Investigate all injuries, review accident reports, coordinate corrective measures with McCarthy employees, and log injuries/illnesses for OSHA purposes.
• Minimize construction hazards and enforce safety policies using the company’s disciplinary policy.
• Conduct and coordinate weekly Project Safety “Toolbox” meetings with all McCarthy employees.
• Record and forward copies of all safety‑related meetings, programs, pre‑plans, inspections, correspondence, directives, citations, etc., to the Regional Safety Director for tracking.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience managing safety efforts on large healthcare, commercial, industrial, mission‑critical, or similar construction projects.
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience managing safety efforts on large or hyperscale data center projects.
• Bachelor’s degree in a related field (required).
• Bilingual in Spanish (strongly preferred).
• OSHA 500 certification (required).
• EM385 experience (preferred).
• Ability to manage/administer safety orientations, oversee substance‑abuse programs, investigate/report injuries/illnesses/near misses, and perform other on‑site safety functions.
• Excellent communication, organizational, decision‑making, and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to work with all construction groups – management, owners, trades, and subcontractors.
• Willingness to travel/relocate full‑time.

Pay

For California locations, the salary range is $110,000 – $125,000, not including possible bonus and other benefits. Compensation may vary based on work location, experience, qualifications, specialty, training, and market and business considerations.