Safety Director, Advanced Facilities (Data Centers)

JE Dunn Construction; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

JE Dunn Construction seeks an experienced Safety Director for its Advanced Facilities Group. You will provide strategic safety leadership, implement programs, and drive metrics across the region, focusing on data center, semiconductor, and high-tech projects.

Lead investigations and training programs, manage a safety team, and collaborate with cross-functional partners to ensure regulatory compliance and a strong safety culture.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in occupational safety/health, construction management or related field is required.
• 10+ years construction safety experience required; 5+ years of people management experience required.
• Proficiency in MS Office and safety software, with experience in safety systems (e.g., SIMS).

Responsibilities

• Implements, manages and drives environmental, health and safety programs and initiatives.
• Measures EH&S metrics and provides timely analytics using internal tools.
• Supports Workers’ Compensation claims in coordination with Risk and Insurance teams.
• Leads Drug and Alcohol program in accordance with policies.
• Designs, leads and conducts EH&S training for Regional safety teams.

Skills

Safety leadership

Analytics & reporting

MS Office proficiency

Team management

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in occupational safety/health or related field

Equivalent relevant experience

Tools

SIMS

Construct Secure

Job description

JE Dunn Construction seeks an experienced Safety Director for its Advanced Facilities Group. You will provide strategic safety leadership, implement programs, and drive metrics across the region, focusing on data center, semiconductor, and high-tech projects.

Lead investigations and training programs, manage a safety team, and collaborate with cross-functional partners to ensure regulatory compliance and a strong safety culture.