Owner’s Representative Safety Manager - Zebulon, NC
About The Position
The Owner's Representative Safety Manager will serve as the on-site safety authority representing ownership across multiple active construction and infrastructure projects. This role will oversee contractor safety performance and ensure compliance with OSHA regulations and client-specific safety standards. Projects include architectural facility renovations, equipment upgrades and replacements, boilers, HVAC systems, plant air, water, waste systems, mechanical installations, and electrical infrastructure improvements. The facility maintains approximately 5-10 active construction projects at any given time, with an additional 10-15 projects in planning and design phases. Project scopes range from minor facility modifications to major infrastructure and production equipment additions.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Safety or related field
- 10+ years of construction safety experience within commercial, industrial, or large-scale project environments
- Previous Owner's Representative construction safety experience
- OSHA 30-Hour Construction Outreach certification
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel)
- Deep understanding of EHS principles, OSHA regulations, and construction safety standards
- Experience with high-risk construction activities including fall protection, electrical safety (NFPA 70E), LOTO, cranes/rigging, and excavation
- Ability to interpret and enforce client-specific safety programs and expectations
- Understanding of data center construction environments and fast-paced project demands
Nice To Haves
- BCSP: CHST (Construction Health & Safety Technician) OR CSP (Certified Safety Professional)
- digital safety platforms (Procore preferred)
Responsibilities
- Serve as the owner's on-site safety representative, ensuring all contractors meet client safety expectations
- Conduct project safety inspections, audits, and field observations with a strong visible presence
- Monitor and enforce OSHA compliance and client-specific safety standards
- Review and validate AHAs/JHAs, permits, and high-risk work activities
- Upload and manage safety documentation within Procore and client reporting systems
- Prepare and submit daily safety reports, metrics, and observations to ownership
- Track workforce safety compliance, trends, and leading indicators
- Maintain safety logs, incident records, and compliance documentation
- Lead and support incident investigations, root cause analysis, and corrective actions
- Enforce fall protection standards (CRITICAL priority) and monitor other high-risk scopes
- Provide safety training, coaching, and mentorship to contractor teams
- Monitor jobsite activities and proactively address unsafe behaviors and conditions
- Review contractor safety documentation and manage safety-related correspondence
- Participate in coordination meetings and provide safety leadership insights to stakeholders
- Support and help develop, implement, and continuously improve the site safety program
Benefits
- $63/HR (1099 Contractor)
- $140K-$150K Salary (Full-Time W2 Opportunity)
- $150/Month Completion Bonus
- Opportunity for Full-time W2
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
