ResponsibilitiesHazTek is seeking an experienced Safety Manager near Houston, TX to lead safety operations for a data center project. This role is critical in ensuring OSHA compliance, implementing best safety practices, and fostering a culture where every worker goes home safe.
- Oversee construction safety performance across active-facility projects
- Identify and assess high-risk activities before work begins, supporting comprehensive hazard identification and risk planning with appropriate coordination
- Review MOPs and other high-risk work plans for appropriate safety controls, sequencing, emergency planning, and potential operational impacts.
- Plan and oversee all controlled and permit-required activities, including but not limited to energized work, hot work, lifting and rigging operations, confined space work, excavation and trenching
- Evaluate contractor safety plans, incident reports, near-miss reports, and corrective actions to ensure completeness, accuracy, and full alignment with project safety requirements
- Track corrective and preventive actions through closure and verify field implementation where appropriate.
- Analyze recurring safety observations, leading and lagging indicators, incident trends, and contractor performance to identify areas requiring additional attention.
- Participate in preconstruction, kickoff, and safety-planning meetings to communicate owner safety expectations and upcoming risk considerations.
- Collaborate regularly across teams including but not limited to contractor safety representatives, project leadership, and other stakeholders regarding safety performance and upcoming work.
- Provide owner-side safety guidance and oversight while maintaining clear accountability boundaries between the contractor
- Conduct daily safety observations and audits to identify safety hazards, equipment deficiencies, and areas requiring corrective action
- Monitor compliance with project's zero-tolerance policies, escalating repeated or serious violations
- Maintain records of site visits, observations, incidents, inspections, and all other necessary documentation
Qualifications
- Minimum 7 years of direct construction experience in a leadership role, with 3+ years on data center or mission-critical facility projects
- Active BCSP certification required (CHST certification highly preferred)
- Degree in a safety related field preferred
- OSHA 510 and or OSHA 500 is a plus
- Owner's Representative (Owner's Rep) experience highly preferred
- Advanced knowledge of construction and data center safety standards
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills required
- Proficient Microsoft Office skills
Embody HazTek's Core Values of Integrity, Compassion, Dependability, Leadership, Accountability
Pay Range$115,000 - $130,000
Travel | RelocationLocal Only - No travel, per diem or relocation is offered for this opportunity
