Site Safety Manager
Key Skills for This Role
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Site Safety Leadership
Act as the primary safety representative for the assigned job site, maintaining strong daily field presence.
Partner with construction, installation, and project leadership to integrate safety into planning, scheduling, and execution.
Lead daily safety briefings, toolbox talks, and pre‑task planning reviews (PTP/JHA).
Ensure contractors and technicians understand and follow required safety procedures and expectations.
Regulatory Compliance & Hazard Mitigation
Ensure site compliance with OSHA, NFPA, and other applicable industry standards.
Conduct regular site inspections and behavioral observations; document findings and verify corrective actions.
Review and authorize high‑risk work procedures (e.g., LOTO, energized work, work at heights, lift plans, confined space).
Identify potential hazards and implement preventive measures before work begins.
Incident Response & Reporting
Lead on‑site response to incidents, including scene control and initial investigation.
Conduct or assist with root‑cause investigations and corrective action development.
Prepare timely and accurate reports for the Safety Program Director and project leadership.
Track safety trends and recommend improvements to reduce recurring risks.
Training & Safety Culture Development
Provide coaching, mentoring, and on‑the‑spot training to technicians and contractors.
Support delivery of required safety trainings and refreshers.
Champion a “stop work authority” and “speak‑up” safety culture.
Program Consistency & Continuous Improvement
Implement company safety policies and standardized procedures at the site level.
Collaborate with the Safety Program Director to ensure alignment of documentation, reporting, and governance practices.
Offer field‑driven feedback to help refine corporate safety procedures and tools.
Support internal audits and corporate safety program reviews.
Required Qualifications
- 5+ years of safety experience in construction, data centers, industrial, or technical installation environments.
- Strong knowledge of OSHA 29 CFR 1926, OSHA 1910, NFPA 70E, and industry best practices.
- Demonstrated experience conducting field inspections, implementing corrective actions, and influencing safe work behavior.
- Ability to manage safety programs in multi‑contractor, fast‑paced environments.
- Strong communication, documentation, and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work independently on site while engaging with a centralized corporate safety structure.
- Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience in data center construction or complex technical installation projects.
- Safety certifications such as OSHA 30, CHST, CSP, ASP, or equivalent.
- Experience with incident investigation methodologies (5‑Why, TapRooT®, Fishbone, etc.).
- Familiarity with digital safety management systems and reporting tools such as Origami.
- Experience supporting traveling or rotating technical workforces.
- Success Indicators:
- Strong field engagement and early identification of hazards.
- Reduction in incidents, near misses, and high‑risk exposures.
- High-quality, consistent reporting and documentation.
- Contractors and technicians view safety as a supportive, integrated function.
- Clear alignment with corporate safety standards across all site activities.
Additional Information
Travel: May be required depending candidate location in relation to project location.
Work is performed both in office and field settings. Employee is frequently required to stand, walk, sit, climb, bend, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, talk, and hear. Employee may lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Employee will also engage in indoor and outdoor safety training that requires physical dexterity, balance, and fitness. Clear vision and depth perception are also necessary.
In addition to physical requirements, candidate must be sharp, focused, and alert when conducting his or her job duties and participating in employee safety trainings. This includes possessing the mental aptitude, cognition, concentration, and state of mind necessary to perform his or her job duties, with negligible distractions that could jeopardize employee’s work productivity, quality of work, and safety to self and others.
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