Safety Director, Advanced Facilities — Data Centers & High-Tech

JE Dunn Construction; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Job summary

JE Dunn Construction is seeking an experienced Safety Director for its Advanced Facilities Group. The role leads safety and health programs nationwide, aligning with regional and corporate strategies while supporting a diverse portfolio in data centers, semiconductors, and manufacturing.

The position emphasizes building a culture of safety, training regional teams, and ensuring compliance with federal, state and company regulations across projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required in occupational safety/health, construction management or related field.
• 10+ years construction safety experience required.
• 5+ years people management experience required.
• 2+ years budgeting or financial management experience required.
• Safety leadership experience on large-scale advanced facilities projects preferred.

Responsibilities

• Implements, manages and drives EH&S programs and initiatives.
• Measures EH&S metrics and provides timely analytics.
• Supports Worker’s Compensation claims with Risk and Insurance teams.
• Leads Drug and Alcohol program per corporate policies.
• Leads investigation team on serious or catastrophic safety matters.
• Collaborates with safety professionals nationwide to monitor trends and provide recommendations.
• Authors publications for Company communications.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

MS Office

Presentations

Safety regulations

SIMS

Hazard recognition

Education

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

Tools

SIMS

Job description

JE Dunn Construction is seeking an experienced Safety Director for its Advanced Facilities Group. The role leads safety and health programs nationwide, aligning with regional and corporate strategies while supporting a diverse portfolio in data centers, semiconductors, and manufacturing.

The position emphasizes building a culture of safety, training regional teams, and ensuring compliance with federal, state and company regulations across projects.