Job Description

We are hiring a Senior Construction Safety Manager to lead safety operations across a large, multi-project hyperscale data center construction campus in Cartersville, GA. This role will manage a team of safety professionals, set safety strategy for site civil, utility, and ground-up commercial construction, and serve as the primary safety liaison between the general contractor, project owner, and client. This is a senior leadership position suited for an experienced safety professional ready to shape program-wide EHS practices from the ground up.

What We Offer (Benefits & Compensation)

• $150,000–$175,000 base salary (DOE), full-time.
• 100% employer-paid medical insurance.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Unlimited Paid Time Off (PTO) and company-provided technology.
• Long-term growth path within a large, expanding construction organization.

Key Responsibilities – Senior Construction Safety Manager

• Lead all Construction Safety Managers, Coordinators, and Safety Specialists across multiple active project zones. Set direction for campus-wide EHS programs, policies, and procedures.
• Oversee safety performance across site development, underground utilities, structural concrete/steel, and MEP installation. Ensure OSHA compliance and adherence to owner safety standards.
• Serve as the primary safety point of contact for the project owner, occupying customer, and executive leadership. Build strong working relationships with field leadership, subcontractors, and client representatives.
• Lead incident investigations, root cause analysis, and corrective action plans. Track safety metrics to drive continuous improvement.
• Support preconstruction planning by identifying safety risks and building project-specific safety strategies. Run executive safety meetings, audits, and inspections.

Qualifications – Senior Construction Safety Manager

• 10+ years of General Contractor construction safety experience on large-scale commercial or industrial projects. Hyperscale data center experience is highly preferred.
• Proven experience leading and developing safety teams across multi-phase construction projects. Strong background in site civil, utility infrastructure, and ground-up commercial construction.
• Extensive knowledge of OSHA regulations, construction safety best practices, and risk management. Experience conducting incident investigations and corrective action programs.
• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple active projects at once.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and construction management software preferred.

Preferred Qualifications – Sr. Safety Manager, Construction

• OSHA 500 or OSHA 510 certification.
• CHST (Construction Health and Safety Technician) or CSP (Certified Safety Professional).
• Current First Aid/CPR certification.

Physical Requirements – Senior Construction Safety Manager (Not detailed in your source JD — built from standard field norms for this role. Flag for your review.)

• Regularly walk active construction sites, climb stairs/ladders, and stand for extended periods. Occasionally lift up to 25-50 lbs.
• Work outdoors in varying weather conditions across an active job site. Required PPE worn at all times in the field.
• Full-time, on-site position based in Cartersville, GA; not eligible for remote work. Standard daytime shift with occasional early or extended hours around project milestones.
• Travel between multiple active project zones within the same campus daily; minimal off-site travel required.
• Ability to respond to job site emergencies and incidents as needed, including outside standard hours.

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