Project Safety Manager - Data Center Construction

ZipRecruiter; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

EPI Power is seeking a Project Safety Manager in Cedar Rapids, IA, for a data center project. This role demands leadership in site safety, overseeing safety standards and training, managing incident investigations, and ensuring compliance with safety regulations. Ideal candidates have a strong background in construction safety with excellent communication and leadership skills.

Benefits

Competitive Pay

Comprehensive Benefits Package

Tuition Reimbursement

Voluntary Products including: Critical Illness Insurance

Corporate Wellness Program

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in safety with a focus on construction.
• Leadership skills to mentor and develop a team.
• Strong organization and relationship-building abilities.

Responsibilities

• Create and implement the project safety plan.
• Track and trend project safety performance.
• Conduct jobsite safety audits and incident investigations.

Skills

Leadership

Time Management

Problem Solving

Communication

Bilingual (English and Spanish)

Tools

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

Excel

Outlook

Job description

Job DescriptionJob DescriptionSalary:

EPI Power is hiring a Project Safety Manager to join our growing team for a data center project in Cedar Rapids, IA. The Project Safety Manager supplies site safety leadership and oversight for the project. They function as an expert resource to project teams for consistent implementation of company safety standards and programs, provide project-wide safety training, support preconstruction safety planning, and perform jobsite safety auditing and incident investigating.

This role requires the ability to work 6 days per week, Monday Saturday.

EPI Power, LLC (EPI) is a licensed electrical contractor and subsidiary of The Weitz Company that specializes in data centers. Our mission is to safely deliver industry-leading electrical construction solutions on a fast-track basis. We believe our employees to be our most valuable asset, and we are committed to growing a diverse and inclusive culture that inspires, motivates, and continuously improves.

What You'll Do:

• Participate in the creation of the project safety plan
• Track and trend project safety performance (site safety inspection results, injury rates, safety violations, etc.) and recommend corrective/preventative measures for project team implementation
• Verify project team adherence to company safety management processes
• Assist project teams with enforcement of safety programs, which may involve drafting letters, issuing safety violations, and meeting with managers
• Facilitate project safety committees and project-wide safety training
• Actively participate in safety preconstruction meetings and pre-task safety planning
• Support project teams with applicable regulatory safety compliance
• Facilitate project safety inspections and verify adequacy of project team corrective actions
• Ensure any employee has the authority to stop work they feel is unsafe until the issue(s) can be resolved
• Verification of project team incident investigations and How It Happened reports for completeness and accuracy
• Assemble and maintain site safety documentation (hot work permits, GFCI inspections, confined space permits, excavation permits, etc.) as defined in the Project Safety Workbook and Safety Manual
• Coordinate and communicate site safety activities regularly with the Project Manager
• Actively participate in project safety regulatory compliance audits (OSHA inspections, etc.)
• Encourage innovative thinking by the project team to increase the safety awareness of the project

What We're Looking For:

• Experience:
  • 5+ years of experience working in safety with experience in construction and/or manufacturing
    
  • Data center construction experience is
• Skills:
  • Impressive leadership skills with the desire to teach, mentor, and develop a team
  • Strong time management and project organization skills
  • Relationship building skills and the ability to gain buy-in from employees
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Strong problem solving skills and a high level of initiative
  • Bilingual in English and Spanish is a plus
• Technology:
  • Proficient in basic computer software including Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Outlook
  • Ability to learn specific job-related software upon hire
    

What We Offer:

• Competitive Pay
• Comprehensive Benefits Package with Tax-Advantaged HSA and FSA offerings
• Employer-Paid Short and Long Term Programs
• Employer-Paid Life Insurance
• Generous Paid Time Off Provisions
• 401K Retirement Savings Plan With Company Match
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Fully Paid Parental Leave
• Voluntary Products including: Critical Illness Insurance and Accident Insurance
• Corporate Wellness Program with Wellness Time Off and Rewards

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position at this time.

The Company does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms or agencies. Any resume submitted to any employee of the Company without a prior written search agreement will be considered unsolicited and the property of the Company. Please, no phone calls or emails.

The Weitz Company, LLC (and its U.S.-basedsubsidiaries and affiliates) recognizes the value of and is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse and inclusive workforce.We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and follow applicable affirmative action guidelines and policies. All qualified applicantswill receive consideration for employment (including minorities, , veterans, and individuals with disabilities, regardless of , , or other protected categories in accordance with applicablestate and federal laws). The Company is a drug and alcohol-free workplace and background checks are required if applicable.Click hereto review our Privacy Notice.

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