Construction Safety Manager

Manpower, Inc.; Redmond (WA); On-site; USD 121,000 - 131,000; Full time

Job summary

Manpower, Inc. is assisting a technology company in seeking a Construction Safety Manager to join the EHS team on active field projects in Pecos, TX. The role supports Microsoft Global Construction EHS requirements and works with Project Kilby teams, GC crews, and the EHS group to maintain safety standards.

You will conduct field inspections, document activities, manage high-risk planning, and support incident investigations. Strong communication and Stop Work Authority are essential.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience in construction EHS or safety advisory roles.
• Strong knowledge of major civil/infrastructure construction activities.
• Experience with contractor oversight, field inspections, and incident response.
• Familiarity with U.S. construction safety regulations and EHS plans.

Responsibilities

• Provide field-based EHS advisory, verification, and oversight per MS Global Construction EHS.
• Conduct field inspections, safety observations, and document activities in Enablon.
• Monitor high-risk activity planning, verify risk controls, and support hazard prevention.
• Collaborate with GC leadership, Microsoft Project Management, and EHS teams to address safety concerns.
• Support incident response, investigations, and weekly safety reporting.

Skills

EHS expertise

Safety management

Field inspections

Regulatory knowledge

Communication skills

Influencing & coaching

Job description

Our client, a technology company specializing in data center and mission-critical construction projects, is seeking a Construction Safety Manager to join their team. As a Construction Safety Manager, you will be part of the Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) organization supporting the Project Kilby Early Works, Microsoft Project Management Team, EHS Team, and General Contractor teams. The ideal candidate will have strong communication skills, sound judgment, and the ability to influence and coach others which will align successfully in the organization.

Job Title: Construction Safety Manager
Location: Pecos, TX (100% Onsite)
Pay Range: $88.12 - $94.90/hour

What’s the Job?

• Provide field-based EHS advisory, verification, and oversight support to ensure alignment with Microsoft Global Construction EHS requirements and applicable project standards.
• Conduct field inspections, safety observations, weekly field walks, and document activities within Enablon.
• Monitor high-risk activity planning, verify risk assessments and safety controls, and support proactive hazard identification and prevention.
• Work closely with General Contractor leadership, Microsoft Project Management, and EHS teams to communicate, elevate, and resolve safety concerns.
• Support incident response, reporting, investigations, continuous improvement initiatives, and weekly safety performance reporting.

What’s Needed?

• Demonstrated experience in construction EHS, safety management, advisory, or owner-representative safety roles.
• Strong working knowledge of large-scale civil, earthworks, infrastructure, industrial, or mission-critical construction activities.
• Experience with contractor oversight, field inspections, observations, incident response, and high-risk activity planning.
• Knowledge of U.S. construction safety regulations and the ability to interpret EHS plans, risk assessments, permits, and construction documentation.
• Strong communication, influencing, reporting, and escalation skills, including the ability to exercise Stop Work Authority when required.

What’s in it for me?

• Opportunity to serve as Microsoft's field-based owner’s representative for Environmental, Health & Safety on Project Kilby Early Works.
• Exposure to large-scale earthworks, greenfield development, and mission-critical construction activities.
• Work closely with Microsoft Project Management and EHS teams to promote proactive hazard control and continuous improvement.
• Play a key role in strengthening safety culture, worker engagement, and high-risk activity planning across the project.
• Potential opportunity to continue supporting future Project Kilby construction phases as the program transitions into vertical and mission-critical construction.