Data Center Construction Safety Lead — Reno, NV

Decima International; Reno (NV); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life and health insurance

401(k) plan

Annual performance-based bonus

Job summary

Decima International is seeking a Construction Safety Manager to oversee site safety during data center construction, commissioning, and turnover to operations in Reno, Nevada. The role requires strong construction safety experience and a proactive approach to hazard identification.

You will monitor field activities, enforce OSHA requirements, review safety plans and permits, lead investigations, and partner with contractors and client stakeholders to maintain a safe, compliant environment

Qualifications

• 5+ years of construction safety experience, including 3+ years supporting data center projects.
• Strong working knowledge of OSHA 29 CFR 1926 and 1910 requirements and site safety standards.
• Knowledge of electrical shock and arc-flash hazards, LOTO procedures.
• Experience evaluating contractor safety plans, JHAs/AHAs, work permits and field compliance.
• Experience conducting incident investigations and root cause analysis.
• Ability to identify hazards and implement practical mitigation measures.
• Ability to communicate safety requirements clearly to contractors and field personnel.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).

Responsibilities

• Monitor and manage site safety throughout construction, commissioning, and turnover to operations.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA 29 CFR 1926, 1910 and site safety standards.
• Conduct regular site inspections and safety observations to identify hazards and verify mitigations.
• Evaluate contractor safety plans, JHAs/AHAs, and work permits for alignment with plans.
• Verify field implementation of safety procedures and address gaps.
• Monitor electrical safety practices and LOTO controls.
• Coordinate with teams to manage hazards during commissioning and transitions.
• Review safety interfaces between construction and energized/operational systems.
• Resolve unsafe conditions with contractors and stakeholders.
• Lead incident and near-miss investigations and corrective actions.
• Communicate findings in site meetings and briefings.
• Maintain records of inspections, incidents and corrective actions for leadership updates.
• Perform other related duties as required.

Skills

Construction safety

Data center project experience

OSHA 29 CFR 1926/1910 knowledge

Electrical safety & LOTO

Hazard identification & mitigation

Incident investigations

Contractor safety management

Communication & documentation

MS Office proficiency

Job description

Decima International is seeking a Construction Safety Manager to oversee site safety during data center construction, commissioning, and turnover to operations in Reno, Nevada. The role requires strong construction safety experience and a proactive approach to hazard identification.

You will monitor field activities, enforce OSHA requirements, review safety plans and permits, lead investigations, and partner with contractors and client stakeholders to maintain a safe, compliant environment