Mobile EHS Safety Leader for Data Center Projects

Black Box; Bowling Green (OH); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Black Box is expanding its national data center footprint and seeks a Project Safety Manager to lead all EHS operations onsite. You will drive a proactive safety culture, oversee inspections and risk mitigations, and mentor safety teams across multiple data center projects.

With 8+ years in construction EHS leadership, you will ensure regulatory compliance, deliver training, investigate incidents, and continuously improve site safety performance while traveling nationwide to new project sites.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in occupational health & safety or related field or BCSP Certification (CSP, ASP, CHST or OHST).
• 8+ years of progressive EHS leadership experience in the construction industry.
• OSHA 30 required; OSHA 500/510 strongly preferred.
• Strong working knowledge of federal, state, and local EHS regulations.
• Extensive hands-on experience with inspections, incident investigations, process safety, contractor safety, and safety training.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, MS 365, Visio, Excel, PowerPoint, and digital reporting systems.
• Ability to travel nationwide as part of a mobile deployment team supporting large-scale data center construction.

Responsibilities

• Work directly with Site Leadership daily to drive a strong safety culture and ensure full compliance with all company, customer, and regulatory standards.
• Act as the onsite authority for EHS activities: inspections, audits, daily walks, toolbox talks, and real-time risk mitigation.
• Maintain a visible, engaged presence - modeling what "Safety First" looks like in action.
• Lead and mentor EHS Specialists and Safety Coordinators, including delegating tasks, scheduling, and developing talent.
• Deliver onboarding, training, and safety coaching for field staff, subcontractors, and visitors.
• Lead incident investigations, root cause analysis (RCA), and implement corrective actions.
• Champion continuous improvement practices that reduce risk, prevent reoccurrence, and strengthen site performance.
• Serve as the communication bridge between Corporate EHS, site teams, subcontractors, and client partners.
• Manage all EHS documentation, SDS inventories, metrics, and reporting cadence to the EHS Program Manager.
• Review and refine EHS processes, procedures, and forms - ensuring projects stay aligned with corporate standards.
• As a mobile workforce leader, travel to new data center locations and help accelerate the growth of Black Box's national safety program.
• Bring consistency, leadership, and proactive safety management to every new project site.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

OSHA standards

EHS management

Risk mitigation

Training

Incident investigations

Education

Bachelor's degree in OHS or related field

BCSP Certification (CSP/ASP/CHST/OHST)

Tools

Microsoft Office

MS 365

Visio

Excel

PowerPoint

Digital reporting systems

Job description

Black Box is expanding its national data center footprint and seeks a Project Safety Manager to lead all EHS operations onsite. You will drive a proactive safety culture, oversee inspections and risk mitigations, and mentor safety teams across multiple data center projects.

With 8+ years in construction EHS leadership, you will ensure regulatory compliance, deliver training, investigate incidents, and continuously improve site safety performance while traveling nationwide to new project sites.