Safety Manager

Elk Grove Village, IL
Full Time
Mid Level
Prime Data Centers develops, acquires, and operates data centers for some of the world's largest enterprises. A private firm owned by a group controlling $6 billion in assets, with a 15-year tenure in technology and real estate development, Prime provides customers with ownership options and dynamic leasing models, defining a true corporate partnership. 
 
www.primedatacenters.com 

Reports to: Director of Environmental, Health & Safety EH&S 
Location: Hybrid: Dallas, Phoenix, or Chicago

Travel: 30% Domestic travel

 

The Safety Manager is responsible for implementing, managing, and continuously improving the Environmental, Health, and Safety (EH&S) programs across assigned construction projects, with a focus on ensuring compliance, promoting a proactive safety culture, and preventing incidents. The ideal candidate will bring a strong background in commercial construction safety and have experience supporting data center construction or operations.


Key Responsibilities

  • Develop, implement, and monitor project-specific safety plans in alignment with company policies and regulatory requirements.
  • Conduct regular site inspections, audits, and safety observations to identify and correct unsafe conditions or practices.
  • Lead incident investigations, root cause analyses, and corrective action implementation.
  • Provide guidance and mentorship to Prime project leadership and General Contractors to ensure compliance with OSHA,and Prime safety standards.
  • Deliver safety training to Prime personnel
  • Support pre-task planning, Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs), and high-risk work permitting processes.
  • Collaborate with the EH&S team to develop and implement continuous improvement initiatives and best practices.
  • Maintain accurate and timely documentation of inspections, incidents, and corrective actions.
  • Participate in safety committee meetings, internal audits, and Prime safety reviews.
  • Attends OFCI, commissioning and Engineering meetings to determine and understand EHS requirements of each site.

Qualifications

Required:

  • Minimum of 5 years of full-time safety experience in commercial construction.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of OSHA standards, risk management, and safety best practices in the construction environment.
  • Familiarity with CFR 1929, CFR 1910, NFPA 70E, and other industry standards.
  • OSHA 500 certification (or OSHA 510 with the ability to obtain OSHA 500 within 6 months).
  • Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills with the ability to influence and engage others.
  • Proficiency in safety documentation, reporting, and root cause analysis.
  • Ability to travel to project sites as needed.

Preferred:

  • Experience in data center construction or critical environment operations.
  • CHST (Construction Health and Safety Technician) certification.
  • Bachelor’s degree in occupational safety, Environmental Health, Construction Management, or related field.
  • Experience with Procore

Core Competencies

  • Strong attention to detail and a proactive approach to hazard identification.
  • Excellent problem-solving and decision-making skills.
  • Ability to build trust and foster a positive safety culture.
  • Effective communicator across all organizational levels.
  • Commitment to continuous improvement and professional development.

Benefits
  • Competitive salary ($100K - $120K) and performance bonus program
  • 401k fully vested upon enrollment, up to a 4% employer match
  • 100% employee premiums paid by employer for medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and disability
  • Hybrid Work Environment
  • Paid Time Off + Sick time
Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis.

Prime is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants are considered for employment without attention to race, color, age, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, ancestry, national origin, citizenship, protected veteran or military status, disability status, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local laws and ordinances.

 
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