Safety Manager

Safety ManagerChicago, IL | Mission Critical / Data Center ConstructionNot sure what skills you will need for this opportunity Simply read the full description below to get a complete picture of candidate requirements.Position OverviewA leading national electrical contractor is seeking an experienced Safety Manager to lead safety efforts on large scale electrical mission critical projects in Chicago.This individual will be responsible for overseeing site safety across a complex electrical construction environment, partnering closely with project leadership, field supervision, subcontractors, and craft personnel to maintain the highest standards of safety throughout construction.The ideal candidate will have experience supporting large-scale electrical, mission critical, data center, industrial, or similarly complex construction projectsKey Responsibilities• Lead the project's overall safety program and culture, ensuring compliance with company standards, OSHA requirements, client expectations, and applicable regulations.• Partner with Project Executives, Project Managers, Superintendents, and field leadership to proactively identify and mitigate risk across complex electrical construction activities.• Oversee safety associated with electrical installations, energization, LOTO, high-voltage systems, equipment installation, commissioning, and other mission critical activities• Conduct regular jobsite inspections, audits, risk assessments, and safety observations while ensuring corrective actions are properly implemented and documented.• Lead incident and near-miss investigations, perform root-cause analysis, and develop preventative measures to reduce future risk.• Provide leadership and mentorship to project safety personnel while promoting a strong safety culture across a large-scale data center construction siteQualifications• 5+ years of construction safety experience with a background in electrical construction, data centers, mission critical, industrial, or large-scale commercial construction• Previous experience as a Senior Safety Manager, Safety Manager, EHS Manager, or similar construction safety leadership position.• Strong knowledge of OSHA regulations, NFPA 70E, LOTO, electrical safety, and construction safety practices• Experience working alongside large project teams, subcontractors, field leadership, and clients on complex construction projects.• OSHA 30 required. CHST, CSP, STSC, or similar safety certifications are highly preferred.OpportunityThis is an opportunity to take a key safety leadership role on with a leading and well respected electrical contractor that has secured a substantial pipeline on a strong growth trajectory. xhyhwjd The position offers exposure to a large, technically complex mission critical project, strong long-term career growth, and the opportunity to work alongside an experienced data center construction team.