Project Safety Manager - Data Center Construction (Night Shift)

WEITZ-ABITAT MISSION CRITICAL; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

The Weitz Company, LLC is seeking a Project Safety Manager for our data center construction projects in Richmond, VA. This role covers night shift responsibilities and requires coordinating safety programs, training, audits, and incident investigations on site.

Ideal candidates bring at least 3 years of construction safety experience, strong communication skills, and the ability to lead safety initiatives across teams.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of construction safety experience
• OSHA 30 certification preferred or equivalent training
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to build positive relationships across the organization and provide coaching

Responsibilities

• Participate in the creation of the project safety plan
• Track and trend project safety performance and recommend corrective measures
• Verify adherence to safety processes
• Draft letters and issue safety violations as needed
• Facilitate project safety committees and preconstruction meetings
• Conduct or facilitate project-wide safety training
• Support regulatory safety compliance and site inspections
• Ensure employees can stop work if unsafe
• Maintain site safety documentation and permits
• Coordinate safety activities with the Project Manager
• Assist with OSHA inspections and audits
• Encourage innovative safety thinking on the project

Skills

Excellent judgement

Problem solving

Relationship building

Conflict resolution

Verbal communication

Written communication

Organizational skills

Public speaking

Education

OSHA 30 certification

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Project Safety Manager - Data Center Construction (Night Shift)

Richmond, Virginia

Safety Full time R-100135

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
• Actively participate in safety preconstruction meetings and pre-task safety planning
• Conduct or facilitate project-wide safety training
• 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.)
• Perform project industrial hygiene assessments (noise monitoring, air monitoring, etc)
• 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:
  • 3+ years of construction safety experience
  • OSHA 30 certification preferred
• Skills:
  • Excellent judgement and problem-solving skills
  • Ability to build positive relationships across the organization and provide conflict resolution and coaching to the team
  • Ability to resolve issues in a timely and efficient manner
  • Comfortable speaking in front of a variety of audiences of various sizes
  • Detail-oriented and highly organized
  • High level of initiative
  • Excellent verbal and written communication
• Technology:
  • Proficient in basic computer software including Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Outlook
  • Ability to learn specific job-related software upon hire

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

The Weitz Company, LLC (and its U.S.-based subsidiaries 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 applicants will receive consideration for employment (including minorities, females, veterans, and individuals with disabilities, regardless of sexual orientation, gender identity, or other protected categories in accordance with applicable state and federal laws). The Company is a drug and alcohol-free workplace and background checks are required if applicable.