Safety Director

Safety Director

A well-established multi-trade industrial contractor is seeking a Safety Director to support a large-scale hyperscale data center project in Hawesville, Kentucky.

This individual will serve as the lead safety professional on-site, overseeing safety operations across two hyperscale data center buildings and approximately 1,500+ electrical craft workers.

The role will lead a team of approximately 10-15 safety professionals and is heavily focused on leadership, client interaction, team management, conflict resolution, and overall safety program execution. This is a strategic leadership role rather than a field safety position. The successful candidate will report directly to project leadership and serve as the primary safety representative for the project, working closely with executive leadership, clients, subcontractors, and trade partners.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the overall project safety program from mobilization through project completion.
• Serve as the primary safety leader for all project-related safety initiatives and performance.
• Promote and maintain a world-class safety culture across all project stakeholders.
• Oversee safety performance for 1,500+ craft workers and project personnel.
• Lead, mentor, develop, and manage a team of approximately 10-15 Safety Managers, Coordinators, and Safety Professionals.
• Manage client relationships and represent the safety organization in owner-facing meetings.
• Drive accountability, coaching, conflict resolution, and performance management throughout the project team.
• Oversee audits, inspections, incident investigations, corrective actions, and compliance initiatives.
• Monitor safety metrics, analyze trends, and implement continuous improvement strategies.
• Ensure OSHA compliance and adherence to company safety standards across multiple trades and contractors.
• Partner closely with project leadership to support safe and successful project execution.

Required Experience:

• 10+ years of construction safety experience
• Experience leading safety on large-scale electrical construction, industrial, manufacturing, automotive manufacturing, mission critical/data center, or commercial construction projects
• Experience directly managing and developing teams of 10-15 safety professionals
• Experience supporting projects with 1,000+ craft workers
• Experience supporting projects with significant craft labor populations and multiple subcontractors
• Strong knowledge of OSHA regulations, audits, investigations, and compliance programs
• Demonstrated success leading safety teams in fast-paced construction environments
• Strong communication, leadership, organizational, and client-facing skills
• Proven ability to manage complex project relationships and resolve conflict effectively

Preferred Industry Backgrounds:

Strong consideration will be given to candidates with experience supporting electrical construction projects within one or more of the following sectors:

• Data Centers
• Mission Critical Facilities
• Industrial Construction
• Manufacturing Facilities
• Automotive Manufacturing
• Semiconductor Facilities
• Battery Manufacturing Plants
• Power Generation Facilities
• Large-Scale Commercial Construction

Candidates with direct electrical construction safety experience in these environments will be strongly preferred. Experience supporting large craft populations, complex electrical installations, fast-paced schedules, and high-risk construction activities is considered a strong advantage.

Preferred Qualifications:

• OSHA 500 and CSP preferred
• Experience managing and developing teams of safety professionals
• Experience working directly with owners, clients, and executive leadership
• Strong understanding of leading indicators, safety metrics, and continuous improvement programs

Compensation & Benefits:

• $90-$100/hour
• Overtime Available
• $200/day Per Diem
• Company Vehicle & Fuel Card
• Medical, Dental & Vision Coverage
• 401(k) with Company Match
• PTO & Paid Holidays
• Bonus Potential

Ideal Candidate:

• A proven safety leader with 15+ years of construction safety experience managing safety on large-scale electrical construction, industrial, manufacturing, mission critical/data center, automotive manufacturing, or commercial construction projects.
• Candidates should have experience leading teams of 10-15 safety professionals, supporting 1,000+ craft workers, and partnering with project leadership and clients on complex construction projects.
• Data center construction experience is preferred but not required.

This is a 12-15 month traveling assignment offering significant responsibility, executive visibility, and the opportunity to support one of the region's largest hyperscale data center construction projects. The successful candidate will play a key role in overseeing safety performance on a large-scale electrical construction project with a substantial craft workforce.