Construction Safety Director - (HPC / AI Data Centers)

Socket.dev; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision

401(k)

Equity participation

Job summary

Keel Infrastructure is seeking a seasoned Construction Safety Director to lead all safety aspects across HPC and AI data-center projects. You will oversee field safety, contractor oversight, and risk controls from groundbreaking through energization and turnover.

You will build safety standards, lead audits, investigate incidents, and collaborate with development, construction, and operations teams to enable on-time, safe project delivery across sites.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in construction EHS with leading safety on large, complex projects.
• Deep command of OSHA 29 CFR 1926 and NFPA 70E safety standards.
• Proven success directing safety teams across multiple sites.

Responsibilities

• Set construction safety standards across the build program.
• Hold GCs, partners, and subcontractors to Keel safety standards.
• Direct risk assessment, job planning, and safety performance.
• Direct controls for high-risk work: heights, energized electrical, LOTO and more.
• Govern safe energization and commissioning per NFPA 70E.
• Lead site audits and drive corrective actions to closure.
• Vet and qualify contractors; track safety history and EMR.
• Lead incident investigations and share lessons across sites.
• Collaborate with development, construction, and operations teams.
• Build and mentor a team of project safety managers.
• Report safety metrics to VP, H&S and escalate risks.

Skills

Safety leadership

Regulatory compliance

Stakeholder management

Team leadership

Communication

Risk assessment

Travel willingness

Education

Bachelor's degree

CSP preferred

OSHA 500/510

Job description

Careers at Keel

Keel Infrastructure is a publicly traded energy and digital infrastructure company that develops and owns data centers and power assets across North America.

At Keel, you’re not just joining a company, you’re helping build the infrastructure behind the future of compute.

Why Keel

We’re at the intersection of energy and technology, two industries transforming in real time. The work is complex. The pace is fast. The impact is real.

You’ll be part of a team that values:

Ownership — we take responsibility and follow through

Collaboration — we work across teams, functions, and borders

Curiosity — we ask questions and keep learning

Endurance — we build for the long term

What It Feels Like to Work Here

Fast-moving, high-growth, and hands-on

Smart, driven people solving real challenges together

Work that directly supports AI and next-generation infrastructure

High standards, high accountability, and real ownership of outcomes

About the Role

We are seeking a difference maker and seasoned Construction Safety Director to lead all aspects of construction safety across our HPC and AI data center portfolio. This is a high-impact role at the intersection of field safety leadership, contractor management, and mission-critical construction. You’ll be accountable for keeping workers safe from groundbreaking through energization, commissioning, and turnover.

Key Responsibilities

Set construction safety standards across the build program.

Hold GCs, partners, and subcontractors to Keel safety standards.

Direct risk assessment, job planning, and safety performance of construction projects.

Direct controls for high-risk work: heights, energized electrical and arc flash, lockout/tagout, confined space, critical lifts, excavation, silica, and heat.

Govern safe energization and commissioning (NFPA 70E, energized-work permits, LOTO).

Run site audits and drive corrective actions to closure.

Vet and qualify contractors before award, tracking safety history, EMR, and performance on Keel projects.

Lead incident investigation and root cause analysis, driving timely corrective actions and sharing lessons across sites.

Collaborate closely with development, construction, and operations teams to align safety with site schedules and turnover.

Build, coach, and lead a team of project safety managers across multiple concurrent sites.

Report safety metrics to the VP, H&S and escalate emerging risks.

Champion Stop Work Authority and a speak-up culture.

Qualifications

10+ years in construction EHS, with a track record leading safety on large, complex projects, preferably data center, hyperscale, mission-critical, or power construction.

Deep command of OSHA 29 CFR 1926, NFPA 70E, and electrical / commissioning safety on energized systems.

Proven success holding GCs and subcontractors to owner safety standards across multiple projects.

Experience building and leading safety teams across multiple concurrent sites.

Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills; comfortable presenting to senior leadership and external partners.

Bachelor’s degree preferred; CSP strongly preferred (CHST, CIH, or ASP a plus); OSHA 500/510 and current First Aid / CPR.

Willing to travel extensively to active project sites.

Traits and Skills

Deep technical expertise and credibility that earns the trust of crews and executives alike.

Sound judgment and decisiveness under pressure.

A capable coach who develops other safety professionals.

Clear, concise communicator in the field and the office.

Data-driven, organized, and outcome-oriented.

What We Offer

Market-leading compensation package including base salary, annual bonus, and equity participation

Opportunity to shape the safety culture and standards of a high-growth data center platform

Collaborative, entrepreneurial environment with direct access to senior leadership

Comprehensive benefits including health, dental, vision, and 401(k)

Place of Work

This is a Pennsylvania-based role with extensive travel to Moses Lake, WA through Q2 2027. Keel maintains offices in downtown New York City, Pittsburgh, PA, and Brossard, QC.