Safety manager - mission critical

Big-D Mission Critical is looking for an experienced and qualified Safety Manager to focus on a large data center project. The Safety Manager is responsible for leading all health, safety, and environmental programs on large-scale mission-critical data center construction projects.

This position is located in Reno, NV.

The Safety Manager is a critical leader responsible for protecting personnel, maintaining client confidence, and ensuring safe execution of complex mission-critical construction activities. This role helps create an environment where teams can successfully deliver high-profile data center projects while maintaining the highest standards of safety excellence.

Education and Experience Requirements:

• Experience working on large commercial projects in a safety capacity.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Occupational Safety, Environmental Health, Construction Management, or related field preferred.
• 5+ years of construction safety experience.
• Mission-critical, industrial, manufacturing, semiconductor, or data center experience preferred.
• Strong knowledge of OSHA regulations and construction safety practices.
• Experience working with MEP-intensive construction scopes.
• Ability to influence teams and drive accountability at all organizational levels.

Safety Leadership

• Champion a proactive, behavior-based safety culture throughout the project.
• Serve as the primary safety resource for project teams, subcontractors, and client representatives.
• Promote safe work practices and continuous improvement through coaching and mentorship.
• Lead daily, weekly, and monthly safety initiatives and communications.

Site Safety Management

• Develop, implement, and maintain site-specific safety plans.
• Conduct routine site inspections, audits, and safety observations.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA regulations, company policies, and client safety requirements.
• Monitor high-risk activities including:
• Crane and rigging operations
• Excavation and trenching
• Energized electrical work
• Lockout/Tagout (LOTO)
• Fall protection
• Critical lifts
• Confined space entry
• Hot work operations

Incident Prevention & Investigation

• Lead incident investigations and root cause analyses.
• Develop corrective action plans and track implementation.
• Maintain incident, near-miss, and observation reporting programs.
• Analyze safety trends and recommend improvement strategies.

Training & Compliance

• Facilitate safety orientations and onboarding programs.
• Deliver and coordinate ongoing safety training.
• Ensure subcontractor compliance with project safety requirements.
• Review Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs), Activity Hazard Analyses (AHAs), and pre-task plans.
• Maintain required project safety records and documentation.

Subcontractor Management

• Conduct subcontractor safety evaluations and audits.
• Participate in preconstruction planning activities.
• Ensure subcontractors meet project safety expectations.
• Hold subcontractors accountable for compliance with project safety standards.

Client & Stakeholder Coordination

• Represent the project during client safety meetings and audits.
• Collaborate with owner representatives and third-party safety professionals.
• Support project leadership with safety reporting and performance metrics.
• Develop and present safety updates to project and executive leadership.

Benefits

• Big-D Pays for 100% of your medical and dental insurance premiums
• Health Savings Account (HSA) with monthly Employer Contribution
• 401k w/ match
• Life Insurance & Disability paid for by Big-D
• Voluntary supplemental plans available to sign up for as well
• PTO & Holidays

Additional Job Information

Interested applicants must submit their resume for consideration using our applicant tracking system. Due to the high volume of applications received, only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Unsolicited resumes from search firms or employment agencies, or similar, will not be paid a fee and become the property of Big-D Construction. #LI-Onsite