Safety Manager | Gila Bend, AZ

HazTek•Gila Bend, AZ

About The Position

HazTek is seeking an experienced Safety Manager to support mission-critical data center construction operations. The position provides leadership and oversight of jobsite safety, drives OSHA compliance, identifies and mitigates construction-related risks, and works with project management, subcontractors, and field personnel to maintain high safety standards. The role requires a proactive, hands-on approach to recognizing hazards, influencing safe work practices, and holding project teams accountable in a complex environment with multiple trades, critical infrastructure, and demanding schedules. The Safety Manager serves as a safety resource and partner to project leadership and field teams, promoting safety ownership, accountability, and continuous improvement. The posting lists Gila Bend, Arizona, in the heading, but also refers to Reno, Nevada, in the position overview; the work location is therefore unclear.

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 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, including the ability to engage and influence personnel at all levels of a construction project.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
Demonstrated leadership 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.
OSHA 510 and/or OSHA 500 certification is a plus.
Experience supporting large-scale commercial, industrial, mission-critical, or data center construction projects is preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide safety leadership and oversight for mission-critical data center construction activities.
Ensure compliance with OSHA regulations, applicable federal and state 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 inspections, audits, and risk assessments, and ensure timely corrective actions.
Oversee subcontractor and contractor safety performance and compliance with project requirements and company policies.
Coordinate with project management, superintendents, subcontractors, and field personnel to integrate safety into construction planning and execution.
Lead accident and incident investigations, complete documentation, 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 associated with simultaneous operations and coordinate risk reduction with project teams.
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.