Safety Manager | Gila Bend, AZ

HazTek Inc.•Gila Bend, AZ

7d•Onsite

About The Position

HazTek is seeking an experienced Safety Manager to lead and support safety operations for mission-critical data center construction. The role is described as located in Gila Bend, Arizona, although the posting’s overview also refers to Reno, Nevada. The Safety Manager oversees jobsite safety, promotes OSHA compliance, identifies and mitigates construction risks, and partners with project management, subcontractors, and field personnel to maintain high safety standards in a complex, fast-paced environment involving multiple trades, critical infrastructure, and demanding schedules. The position requires a proactive, hands-on field presence and a commitment to safety, accountability, and operational excellence. The Safety Manager serves as a safety resource and partner to project leadership and field teams, supports safe construction planning and execution, and promotes a culture in which workers take ownership of safety. The opportunity is local only; no travel, per diem, or relocation is offered, although the posting states that travel and/or relocation will be considered. Benefits listed are for full-time employees.

Requirements

At least 7 years of direct construction safety experience.
CHST or CSP certification required.
Advanced knowledge of OSHA construction standards, regulatory requirements, and industry best practices.
Experience overseeing complex construction environments with multiple subcontractors, trades, and simultaneous construction activities.
Knowledge of high-risk construction operations, including fall protection, scaffolding, steel erection, excavation, electrical safety, and material handling.
Experience conducting jobsite inspections, safety audits, incident investigations, and safety training.
Ability to identify hazards, assess risk, and implement effective corrective and preventive actions.
Strong understanding of construction safety planning, hazard recognition, and risk mitigation.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills and ability to engage and influence personnel at all levels of a construction project.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
Demonstrated leadership skills and ability to build strong working relationships with project teams, subcontractors, and field personnel.
Must embody HazTek's Core Values of Integrity, Compassion, Dependability, Leadership, and Accountability.

Nice To Haves

Degree in a safety-related field preferred.
Experience supporting large-scale commercial, industrial, mission-critical, or data center construction projects preferred.
OSHA 510 and/or OSHA 500 certification is a plus.

Responsibilities

Provide overall safety leadership and oversight for mission-critical data center construction activities.
Ensure compliance with OSHA regulations, applicable federal and state safety requirements, and project-specific safety standards.
Maintain an active field presence, identify hazards, and reinforce safe work practices.
Conduct daily safety meetings, toolbox talks, and jobsite orientations.
Perform daily jobsite safety inspections, audits, and risk assessments, and ensure timely corrective actions.
Oversee subcontractor and contractor safety performance and compliance with project requirements and company policies.
Integrate safety into daily construction planning and execution in coordination with project management, superintendents, subcontractors, and field personnel.
Lead accident and incident investigations, document findings, identify root causes, and implement corrective and preventive measures.
Monitor high-risk construction activities, including fall protection, scaffolding, steel erection, excavation, crane operations, and material handling.
Provide safety oversight for electrical and mechanical construction activities associated with data center infrastructure.
Identify risks from simultaneous operations and coordinate with project teams to minimize exposure to personnel and property.
Review and reinforce job hazard analyses (JHAs), activity hazard analyses (AHAs), and other task-specific safety documentation.
Support implementation and continuous improvement of site-specific safety plans, programs, and procedures.
Promote safety ownership, accountability, and continuous improvement across project personnel.
Serve as a safety resource and trusted partner to project leadership, subcontractors, and field teams.