Project Safety Manager [HR-15249]

Shirley Parsons; Port Washington (WI); On-site; USD 75,000 - 98,000; Full time

Job summary

Shirley Parsons is seeking a Project Safety Representative to support the installation and commissioning of electronic security systems on a large-scale data center project in Wisconsin.

You will manage day-to-day site safety activities, ensure OSHA compliance, lead investigations, and promote a proactive safety culture on site in Port Washington. The role requires a full-time onsite commitment with coordination across contractors and safety documentation responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of construction safety/EHS experience.
• Strong knowledge of electrical safety, LOTO, fall protection, aerial lifts/MEWPs, and permit-to-work procedures.
• Experience working with general contractors and subcontractors on active construction sites.
• Strong communication, safety documentation, and incident investigation skills.
• Ability to work onsite full-time in Port Washington, Wisconsin, with occasional weekend or extended-hour coverage.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily construction safety activities, ensuring compliance with OSHA regulations and site-specific safety programs.
• Conduct site inspections, identify potential hazards, and implement corrective actions.
• Review Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs), safety plans, permits, and daily pre-task planning documentation.
• Monitor high-risk activities, including electrical work, LOTO, fall protection, and aerial lift operations.
• Coordinate with project managers, general contractors, and subcontractors to ensure safe work practices.
• Support safety procedures during electrical systems testing, energization, and commissioning activities.
• Lead incident investigations, near-miss reporting, and corrective action follow-up.
• Maintain accurate safety documentation, inspection records, and weekly safety reports.
• Promote a proactive safety culture and enforce stop-work authority when necessary.

Skills

Construction safety

Electrical safety

LOTO procedures

Fall protection

Aerial lifts/MEWPs

Permit-to-work

Job description

Shirley Parsons is partnered with a client in need of a Project Safety Representative to support electronic security systems installation and commissioning on a large-scale data center construction project in Wisconsin. This individual will oversee day-to-day site safety activities, ensure compliance with OSHA regulations and site-specific safety requirements, and work closely with project leadership, subcontractors, and other trades to promote a strong safety culture.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee daily construction safety activities, ensuring compliance with OSHA regulations and site-specific safety programs.
• Conduct site inspections, identify potential hazards, and implement corrective actions.
• Review Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs), safety plans, permits, and daily pre-task planning documentation.
• Monitor high-risk activities, including electrical work, Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), fall protection, and aerial lift operations.
• Coordinate with project managers, general contractors, and subcontractors to ensure safe work practices.
• Support safety procedures during electrical systems testing, energization, and commissioning activities.
• Lead incident investigations, near-miss reporting, and corrective action follow-up.
• Maintain accurate safety documentation, inspection records, and weekly safety reports.
• Promote a proactive safety culture and enforce stop-work authority when necessary.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of construction safety/EHS experience, preferably on large commercial or industrial projects.
• Strong knowledge of electrical safety, LOTO, fall protection, aerial lifts/MEWPs, and permit-to-work procedures.
• Experience working alongside general contractors and subcontractors on active construction sites.
• Strong communication, safety documentation, and incident investigation skills.
• Ability to work onsite full-time in Port Washington, Wisconsin, with occasional weekend or extended-hour coverage.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting electronic security systems, low-voltage electrical installations, or similar construction scopes.
• Professional safety certifications such as CHST, CSP, or ASP.
• First Aid/CPR certification.
• Experience supporting commissioning and energization activities.