Safety Manager

Align Communications • Plano, TX

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About The Position

Align offers a wide variety of services centered around the data center white space. We are a white space fit-out general contractor who manages the entire fit-out of data centers across the country. Our services include designing layouts, overhead support systems (to support cable pathways and electrical systems), power striping and redundancy planning for distribution from PDUs to cabinet receptacles, conduit pathways, and low voltage structured cable infrastructure.
We are seeking an experienced Safety Manager to provide dedicated safety leadership for our data center construction operations. This role ensures that all project activities are planned and executed safely, aligning with our safety management system, regulatory requirements, and client expectations. The ideal candidate brings a strong background in construction safety, especially in high-risk, MEP-heavy, or critical facility environments, and is passionate about preventing serious incidents and driving continuous improvement.
This is a full-time position offering a base salary commensurate with experience, comprehensive benefits, paid time off, paid training, and performance-based bonuses.
The location for this position is flexible, but we prefer candidates located near these offices: Plano TX, Chicago IL, and Phoenix AZ.
Candidates should be open to travel outside the region as needed.

Requirements

• Partner with Data Center Design, Procure and Build leadership, project teams, subcontractors, and clients to support safe work planning and execution
• Maintain a strong daily presence in the field through safety walks, observations, and coaching conversations
• Lead and support pre-task planning (JHAs/JSAs), ensuring high-risk work is reviewed and controlled before execution
• Conduct site inspections, audits, and verification of control measures; ensure timely corrective actions
• Track and drive closure of safety observations, corrective actions, and near-miss follow-ups
• Lead or support incident and near-miss investigations, including root cause analysis and corrective actions
• Develop and deliver safety training and toolbox talks tailored to site-specific risks
• Monitor and influence high-risk work activities (electrical, LOTO, working at heights, confined space, lifting operations)
• Track and report safety metrics, trends, and leading indicators to project leadership
• Partner with clients on safety expectations, coordination, and sitewide initiatives

Nice To Haves

• Experience managing safety programs at site or organizational level
• Bilingual (English + Spanish or Russian)

Responsibilities

• Partner with Data Center Design, Procure and Build leadership, project teams, subcontractors, and clients to support safe work planning and execution
• Maintain a strong daily presence in the field through safety walks, observations, and coaching conversations
• Lead and support pre-task planning (JHAs/JSAs), ensuring high-risk work is reviewed and controlled before execution
• Conduct site inspections, audits, and verification of control measures; ensure timely corrective actions
• Track and drive closure of safety observations, corrective actions, and near-miss follow-ups
• Lead or support incident and near-miss investigations, including root cause analysis and corrective actions
• Develop and deliver safety training and toolbox talks tailored to site-specific risks
• Monitor and influence high-risk work activities (electrical, LOTO, working at heights, confined space, lifting operations)
• Track and report safety metrics, trends, and leading indicators to project leadership
• Partner with clients on safety expectations, coordination, and sitewide initiatives

Benefits

• comprehensive benefits
• paid time off
• paid training
• performance-based bonuses

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed