Safety Manager - Mission Critical
About The Position
Big-D Mission Critical is seeking an experienced Safety Manager to lead health, safety, and environmental programs for a large-scale mission-critical data center construction project in Reno, Nevada. The role is responsible for protecting personnel, maintaining client confidence, and ensuring the safe execution of complex construction activities while promoting safety excellence across the project. The Safety Manager serves as the primary safety resource for project teams, subcontractors, and client representatives. The position leads safety planning, site inspections, training, incident prevention and investigation, subcontractor oversight, and coordination with clients and other stakeholders. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
Requirements
- Experience working on large commercial projects in a safety capacity.
- At least 5 years of construction safety experience.
- Strong knowledge of OSHA regulations and construction safety practices.
- Experience working with MEP-intensive construction scopes.
- Ability to influence teams and drive accountability at all organizational levels.
- Legally authorized to work in the United States.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Safety, Environmental Health, Construction Management, or a related field preferred.
- Mission-critical, industrial, manufacturing, semiconductor, or data center experience preferred.
Responsibilities
- Champion a proactive, behavior-based safety culture throughout the project.
- Serve as the primary safety resource for project teams, subcontractors, and client representatives.
- Promote safe work practices and continuous improvement through coaching and mentorship.
- Lead daily, weekly, and monthly safety initiatives and communications.
- Develop, implement, and maintain site-specific safety plans.
- Conduct routine site inspections, audits, and safety observations.
- Ensure compliance with OSHA regulations, company policies, and client safety requirements.
- Monitor high-risk activities, including crane and rigging operations, excavation and trenching, energized electrical work, lockout/tagout, fall protection, critical lifts, confined-space entry, and hot work.
- Lead incident investigations and root-cause analyses; develop corrective action plans and track their implementation.
- Maintain incident, near-miss, and observation reporting programs; analyze safety trends and recommend improvements.
- Facilitate safety orientations and onboarding, and deliver or coordinate ongoing safety training.
- Ensure subcontractor compliance with project safety requirements.
- Review Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs), Activity Hazard Analyses (AHAs), and pre-task plans.
- Maintain required project safety records and documentation.
- Conduct subcontractor safety evaluations and audits.
- Participate in preconstruction planning activities and hold subcontractors accountable to project safety standards.
- Represent the project in client safety meetings and audits.
- Collaborate with owner representatives and third-party safety professionals.
- Support project leadership with safety reporting and performance metrics.
- Develop and present safety updates to project and executive leadership.
Benefits
- Big-D pays 100% of medical and dental insurance premiums.
- Health Savings Account (HSA) with monthly employer contribution.
- 401(k) with employer match.
- Life insurance and disability coverage paid for by Big-D.
- Voluntary supplemental plans available.
- PTO and holidays.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
