Project Safety Director

Talently; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 200,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation

Per Diem

Bonus

Benefits

Job summary

Talently is seeking a Project Safety Director to lead health, safety, and environmental initiatives for major data center construction projects, serving as a trusted advisor to project leadership and field teams.

You will influence safety strategy, develop high-performing teams, and advance standards across a dynamic regional operation, with opportunities for relocation, per diem, and competitive bonus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Safety, Industrial Hygiene, Engineering, Construction Management, or equivalent.
• Minimum CHST certification required.
• At least 10 years of safety experience on major construction projects.
• Ability to lead a large safety team and coordinate with project leadership.
• Strong knowledge of OSHA regulations and hazard controls.

Responsibilities

• Serve as regional HSE champion, providing guidance on standards and compliance.
• Monitor regulatory developments and develop compliance strategies.
• Oversee HSE Managers, including performance evaluations for site leaders.
• Support subcontractor prequalification and safety expectations.
• Conduct worksite visits, audits, and SPATs to drive corrective actions.
• Lead incident investigations and hazard recognition efforts.
• Provide safety leadership on active project sites and ensure training.

Skills

Leadership

Regulatory compliance

OSH knowledge

Incident investigations

Team building

Education

Bachelor's degree in Safety, Industrial Hygiene, Engineering, Construction Management or equivalent

Tools

CHST

ASP

CSP

SMS

Job description

Salary: $200,000-$230,000 + Relocation (if needed), Per Diem, Bonus and Benefits

Skills: OSHA, CHST, CSP, SMS, Data Center

About The Company / The Opportunity:

Join a rapidly growing construction organization known for delivering challenging, technology-forward projects while fostering a supportive, collaborative work environment. This Project Safety Director opportunity will lead health, safety, and environmental initiatives for major data center construction projects, serving as a trusted advisor to project leadership and field teams. You will have the opportunity to influence safety strategy, develop high-performing teams, and advance standards across a dynamic regional operation.

Responsibilities:

• Serve as the regional HSE champion, providing technical expertise and guidance on industry standards, regulations, and best practices.
• Monitor regulatory and industry developments and develop compliance strategies for assigned construction operations.
• Appoint and oversee HSE Managers supporting projects, including conducting annual performance evaluations for jobsite supervisors and managers.
• Support subcontractor prequalification, safety expectations, and ongoing performance management.
• Conduct worksite visits, quarterly project audits, and SPATs to identify deficiencies and implement effective corrective measures.
• Lead incident investigation processes, hazard recognition activities, and the development of regional control measures.
• Provide consistent safety leadership to HSE staff and project management, maintaining a strong presence on active project sites.
• Oversee new hire orientations, safety training, weekly reporting, HSE records, and communication of compliance concerns to senior leadership.

Must-Have Skills:

• Bachelor's degree in Safety, Industrial Hygiene, Engineering, Construction Management, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum of CHST certification required.
• At least 10 years of safety experience, primarily supporting major construction projects.
• Ability to lead a large team of safety professionals.
• Strong knowledge of OSHA regulations, construction safety standards, hazard recognition, and injury management.
• Demonstrated leadership, communication, critical thinking, problem-solving, organization, and prioritization skills to internal and external stakeholders.
• Experience leading safety audits, regulatory compliance programs, incident investigations, and workforce training.
• Ability to travel to project sites and work in active construction environments, including standing, walking, and climbing stairs or ladders.

Nice-to-Have Skills:

• ASP, SMS, or CSP certification or similar certification required.
• Experience supporting data center construction or other highly complex, mission-critical facilities.
• Additional expertise in safety management systems, compliance strategy, and regional HSE program development.
• Experience managing HSE Managers and partnering with senior project and business leadership.
• Background overseeing subcontractor safety performance and prequalification programs.
• Experience delivering management orientations and developing safety training programs.