Site Safety Manager

Position Overview

We're seeking an Director of Safety to establish and lead our corporate-wide safety program across all construction operations. This is a strategic, executive-level role reporting directly to senior leadership, responsible for creating a world-class safety culture across multiple data center construction sites.

You'll build the safety program from scratch - your vision, your strategy, your culture.

Bilingual Spanish/English strongly preferred to effectively communicate with our diverse workforce.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Safety Leadership:

• Develop and implement comprehensive corporate safety program for data center electrical construction
• Build safety infrastructure to support 900+ annual hires and rapid company growth
• Report directly to executive leadership on safety performance, initiatives, and risks
• Partner with Operations, Project Management, HR, and Finance on safety integration
• Transform safety culture from reactive to proactive across all operations

Multi-Site Safety Oversight:

• Oversee safety compliance across active construction sites
• Conduct site safety inspections and audits at data center projects
• Monitor electrical work practices (high-voltage, medium-voltage, low-voltage systems)
• Ensure consistent safety standards across all project locations

Electrical Safety Expertise:

• Develop electrical safety programs for MV/LV distribution and controls
• Implement NFPA 70E arc flash safety protocols and energized electrical work procedures
• Establish lockout/tagout (LOTO) programs for electrical systems
• Create qualified electrical worker (QEW) programs and training
• Oversee substation work, switchgear installation, and high-voltage safety

Regulatory Compliance:

• Ensure compliance with OSHA 29 CFR 1926 (Construction) standards
• Maintain NFPA 70E compliance (electrical safety, arc flash)
• Coordinate OSHA inspections and respond to citations
• Prepare for and manage safety audits
• Maintain relationships with OSHA, EPA, and regulatory agencies

Program Development:

• Design safety policies, procedures, and protocols
• Create behavior-based safety programs
• Develop KPIs, metrics, and reporting systems
• Build incident investigation and root cause analysis procedures
• Manage workers' compensation and return-to-work programs
• Coordinate with captive insurance groups on risk management and safety performance

Training & Culture:

• Design and deliver safety training curriculum (OSHA, NFPA 70E, electrical safety)
• Conduct new hire safety orientation
• Train foremen and superintendents on safety leadership
• Drive "zero-incident" mindset and proactive hazard identification
• Communicate effectively with bilingual workforce (Spanish/English)

Performance Management:

• Track OSHA recordable incident rates, lost-time injuries, near-misses
• Reduce incident costs and insurance premiums
• Benchmark against industry standards
• Drive continuous safety improvement

Benefits:

• Health, dental, vision insurance (executive-level plans)
• 401(k) with generous company match
• 4+ weeks PTO
• Life insurance and disability coverage
• Professional development budget
• Conference attendance

Data One Construction is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Keywords: Director of Safety, Executive Safety, Construction Safety, Electrical Safety, NFPA 70E, OSHA, CSP, Data Center, Bilingual, Captive Insurance, New Jersey

Required Qualifications

Experience:

• 10+ years safety leadership in construction or industrial environments (required)
• 5+ years executive/director-level safety role (required)
• Electrical construction or high-voltage environment experience (required)
• Multi-site safety oversight experience
• Experience building safety programs from the ground up
• Demonstrated success reducing incident rates and transforming safety culture

Education & Certifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Occupational Safety, Engineering, or related field (required)
• OSHA 500 or 510 Certification (required)
• Certified Safety Professional (CSP) or ASP (strongly preferred)
• NFPA 70E Qualified Person (required)
• OSHA 30-Hour Construction (required)

Technical Expertise:

• Deep knowledge of OSHA 29 CFR 1926 (Construction Safety)
• Expertise in NFPA 70E (Electrical Safety, Arc Flash)
• Understanding of data center and electrical construction
• High-voltage, medium-voltage, low-voltage electrical systems knowledge
• LOTO program development
• Incident investigation and root cause analysis
• Workers' compensation management

Leadership:

• Bilingual Spanish/English strongly preferred
• Executive presence and ability to influence senior leadership
• Proven ability to build and lead teams
• Change management and culture transformation experience
• Strategic thinking and business acumen

Location:

• Local to Vineland, NJ OR willing to relocate

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in Occupational Safety & Health or related field
• Captive insurance group experience (risk management, safety performance reporting)
• Bilingual Spanish/English
• Data center construction experience
• CHST certification
• Industrial hygiene or environmental health expertise
• Experience scaling safety programs during rapid growth
• Professional Engineer (PE) license

What We Offer

Executive Compensation:

• Base Salary: $120,000 - $150,000/year
• Performance bonuses based on safety metrics
• Relocation assistance (if relocating to Vineland, NJ)
• Company vehicle or vehicle allowance