SENIOR SITE SAFETY MANAGER- DATA CENTER (AZ)

About You

You are solutions-oriented, bringing a positive attitude, curious listening skills, and a solutions mindset to the table. You have unique industry experience and use it to mentor others, solve complex problems, and improve safety culture. You value strong communication skills and appreciate open dialogue. You know how to share information with team members at all organizational levels and care about building rapport with clients, trade partners, project teams, and field crews.

About Us

At Lewis, every employee is an owner. Our people are empowered to make decisions – big and small – to meet the goals of our clients. We are passionate about our work and driven to build quality buildings that stand the test of time. Fulfillment is one of our six core values, and we have a collaborative and supportive culture committed to the success and development of our people.

About The Position

The Senior Site Safety Manager provides advanced leadership and technical expertise to ensure the effective implementation of Lewis' Environmental Health & Safety (EH&S) program across multiple complex projects or high-risk portfolios. This role serves as a key bridge between field operations and enterprise safety initiatives, driving regulatory compliance, continuous improvement, and the development and mentoring of safety staff.

Primary Functions And Essential Responsibilities

• Collaborate with project teams to develop and customize Site-Specific Safety Plans (SSSPs) for complex or multi-site projects, including projects within projects.
• Partner with project teams to develop client-specific safety tools and requirements, including SSSPs.
• Review and validate subcontractor SSSPs for completeness and regulatory compliance; intervene to address deficiencies.
• Ensure consistent implementation of crisis management plans across all assigned sites.
• Conduct advanced safety audits and trend analysis across assigned projects.
• Lead pre-task plan audits for high-risk activities.
• Manage regulatory inspections and citation responses; serve as liaison with regulatory agencies.
• Ensure corrective actions are implemented in a timely manner and properly documented in safety management software.
• Facilitate complex incident analysis meetings to identify root causes and contributing factors.
• Identify systemic issues and recommend corrective actions or policy enhancements for assigned projects.
• Partner with the Safety Director to oversee and triage vendor relationships and conduct occupational clinic performance reviews for assigned projects or campus environments.
• Design and deliver advanced technical safety training for project and field leadership to strengthen hazard awareness and regulatory compliance.
• Mentor Safety Managers, Coordinators, Representatives, and Administrators by setting clear expectations and providing ongoing coaching and development.
• Support succession planning and leadership development within the safety team to build bench strength and continuity.
• Act as a visible and vocal safety leader, reinforcing and promoting Lewis' safety-first culture.
• Represent the Lewis safety program in client meetings and relevant industry associations.
• Contribute safety expertise to proposals, interviews, and client pursuits.
• Develop and maintain project-specific safety dashboards; analyze leading and lagging indicators in accordance with client requirements.
• Provide monthly safety performance reports to the Safety Director and Operations leadership.
• Recommend proactive safety measures based on trend analysis and predictive metrics for assigned projects, aligned with client requirements.
• Support project sites by identifying and implementing required regulatory safety training.
• Oversee compliance audits for regulatory agencies.
• Review safety inspection observations, incident reports, Incident Analysis Reports, and injury logs to identify recurring hazards and emerging trends; recommend corrective actions.
• Create and distribute project-specific safety performance reports to Project Managers and Superintendents on a monthly basis.
• Support maintenance of the LewisLink Safety page by updating content and organizing materials to create a clear, accessible user experience.
• Attend work group meetings and provide safety updates.
• Act as a Company safety spokesperson at Company events.

Safety Education Requirements

• OSHA 30-hour certification.
• Current CPR, AED, and First Aid certifications.
• Safety Trained Supervisor Construction (STSC) and Construction Safety and Health Technician (CSHT) certifications.
• Commitment to ongoing professional development and advanced regulatory knowledge.

Skills, Knowledge, Qualifications And Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Health & Safety, Occupational Safety, or related field.
• 7–10 years of progressive safety experience in commercial construction and/or mission-critical settings.
• Strong knowledge of OSHA, or applicable, state-specific regulations, hazard mitigation strategies, and claims management.
• Advanced technical expertise in high-risk activities (crane operations, confined space, fall protection, etc.).
• Proven leadership skills with ability to mentor and manage multiple team members.
• Proficiency in safety software and data analytics.
• Excellent communication, facilitation, and problem-solving skills.