Gem

Lead Safety Manager

Gem$75K — $95K *
Real Estate & Construction
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 6-10 years of safety experience in data center environments.
  • Minimum of 5 years in safety management, focusing on commercial construction or low-voltage electrical work.
  • Bachelor's degree in Occupational Health, Environmental Science, or Engineering.
  • Effective communication skills for reporting and interaction with diverse stakeholders.
  • Ability to operate in dynamic construction environments and adapt to evolving conditions.

Responsibilities

  • Enforce OSHA standards across active construction sites.
  • Conduct risk assessments and identify potential hazards.
  • Lead safety audits to ensure compliance with safety regulations.
  • Foster a zero-incident culture through proactive safety programs.
  • Maintain detailed documentation for safety audits and compliance.
  • Act as the primary safety point of contact for project teams and subcontractors.
  • Oversee the implementation of federal and state safety regulations.

Benefits

  • Health insurance coverage.
  • Dental and vision insurance options.
  • 401(k) retirement plan.
  • Paid time off policy.
  • Relocation assistance for eligible candidates.
Full Job Description
Overview

Core duties include enforcing OSHA standards, conducting risk assessments, leading safety audits, and fostering a zero-incident culture through daily toolbox talks and leadership programs.

Required Experience

  • 6-10 Years Safety / Data Centers.
  • Core duties include enforcing OSHA standards, conducting risk assessments, leading safety audits, and fostering a zero-incident culture through daily.


Certifications Required

  • Experience: Typically requires a minimum of 5 years of safety management experience, with specific focus on commercial construction or low-voltage electrical work.
  • Education: A bachelor's degree in Occupational Health, Environmental Science, or Engineering.


Additional Requirements

  • Risk Assessments: Conduct regular field visits to spot hazards and mitigate risks.
  • Site Authority: Act as the primary safety point of contact for project managers, field leaders, and subcontractors.
  • Compliance: Enforce strict adherence to federal/state safety regulations and company policies.
  • Record Keeping: Maintain documentation for safety audits, training compliance, and incident responses


Driver's License Requirement

For roles that require on-site presence or travel between work locations as an essential function of the position, candidates must possess and maintain a valid driver's license appropriate for the role and be eligible to operate a motor vehicle in accordance with applicable laws.

Communication Skills

Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively in a professional work environment, including preparing written reports and documentation, conveying information clearly to team members, clients, and stakeholders, and responding appropriately to verbal and written communications related to job duties.

Physical Requirements and Work Environment

This position operates primarily in an active data center construction environment, encompassing both indoor and outdoor work settings. The role requires the physical ability to perform essential job functions safely and effectively in a dynamic environment that includes ongoing construction activity and evolving site conditions.

The work environment includes areas and temporary structures owned, leased, or controlled by third parties over which Overwatch may have limited or no control. Because the project remains under construction, certain areas of the site - including access routes, staging zones, and temporary structures - may not yet be fully ADA-compliant until construction is complete or those third-party areas are finalized.

Physical Requirements

  • Must be able to walk, stand, stoop, twist, bend, and climb stairs or ladders for extended periods while navigating uneven, unpaved, or obstructed terrain.
  • Must be able to lift, carry, push, or pull up to 50 pounds on an occasional basis.
  • Must be able to drive between job sites and access all areas of an active construction zone, including raised platforms, scaffolding, and confined spaces.
  • Must be able to tolerate exposure to outdoor weather conditions, dust, and construction-related noise, vibrations, and odors.
  • Must be able to communicate effectively with contractors, engineers, and site personnel, and maintain situational awareness in high-activity environments.
  • Personal protective equipment (PPE), including hard hats, safety vests, hearing protection, and steel-toe boots, is required.
  • Must have sufficient visual acuity to read drawings, specifications, and safety signage, and to observe site activity.


Work Environment

Work is performed primarily in and around active construction areas, which may include unfinished buildings, temporary field offices, staging areas, and partially completed infrastructure. These locations may contain uneven surfaces, limited accessibility, and other conditions typical of construction projects prior to final completion. Overwatch does not control and cannot modify accessibility conditions within areas, facilities, or temporary structures owned or managed by third parties.

Reasonable Accommodation

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position, provided such accommodations do not create safety hazards, impede essential mobility within active work zones, or require modification of facilities not owned or controlled by Overwatch.

Benefits

We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, including health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, 401(k) plan, and paid time off. Relocation assistance is available to support candidates transitioning to the location.

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