Safety Manager

Day & Zimmermann; Point Pleasant (WV); On-site; USD 124,000 - 166,000; Full time

Job summary

Day & Zimmermann is seeking a Safety Manager to lead EHS on a large data center construction project in West Virginia. On-site, you will drive safety culture, oversee field EHS personnel, and partner with project leadership to meet regulatory and client expectations throughout the project timeline through 2027.

You will implement project-specific safety programs, monitor high-risk activities, and coordinate with contractors and operations to ensure compliance.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of progressive EHS experience on large, complex construction projects.
• Data center/mission-critical construction experience preferred.
• Certified EHS professional (CHST/ASP/SMP/CSP) required or preferred.
• Experience leading safety teams and managing multiple subcontractors.

Responsibilities

• Manage, lead, and develop field EHS personnel supporting a large-scale data center construction project.
• Establish a strong safety culture across project teams, subcontractors, and craft personnel.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with project leadership, customers, subcontractors, and other key stakeholders.
• Lead the development and execution of project-specific safety programs, processes, metrics, communications, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Partner with construction and operations leadership to ensure compliance with DZMC requirements, customer expectations, OSHA regulations, and industry best practices.
• Provide field oversight of high-risk construction activities, including electrical work, energized systems, lifting and rigging, work at heights, and excavation.
• Participate in pre-task planning, job hazard analyses, safety observations, incident investigations, corrective actions, and lessons learned.
• Support safe execution during equipment installation, system turnover, energization, and commissioning activities.
• Monitor subcontractor safety performance and address risks with subcontractor leadership to drive accountability.
• Develop, track, and communicate project safety metrics and trends to leadership.
• Provide EHS-related training, coaching, and field engagement as required.

Skills

EHS leadership

Safety programs

Team leadership

OSHA knowledge

Risk assessment

Stakeholder mgmt

Electrical safety

Communication

Education

CHST / ASP / SMP / CSP

OSHA 30

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

No problem is too challenging or complex for Day & Zimmermann Maintenance and Construction (DZMC) because We do what we say! We’re here to make life easier for plant owners in the Power, Chemical, and Industrial markets. With our wide-ranging capabilities and long-standing industry experience, we deliver innovative solutions and seamless processes that effectively manage all aspects of the plant life cycle. It’s no wonder we’re the #1 maintenance services provider in the United States. Come join in on our purpose – We put people to work, we protect American freedoms, and we help our customer’s power and improve the world! https://www.dayzim.com/services-and-products/maintenance-construction

We’re looking for a Safety Manager to join our team supporting a large-scale data center construction project in West Virginia.

This position will be based on-site and will provide safety leadership throughout the Project Timeline. The anticipated duration of this project is through 2027.

What You Will Be Doing:

• Manage, lead, and develop field EHS personnel supporting a large-scale data center construction project.
• Establish a strong safety culture across project teams, subcontractors, and craft personnel.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with project leadership, customers, subcontractors, and other key stakeholders.
• Lead the development and execution of project-specific safety programs, processes, metrics, communications, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Partner closely with construction and operations leadership to ensure compliance with DZMC requirements, customer expectations, OSHA regulations, applicable state and federal requirements, and industry best practices.
• Provide field oversight of high-risk construction activities, including electrical work, energized systems, lifting and rigging, work at heights, confined spaces, excavation, material handling, and other critical construction activities.
• Participate in pre-task planning, job hazard analyses, safety observations, incident investigations, corrective actions, and lessons learned.
• Support safe execution during equipment installation, system turnover, energization, and commissioning activities.
• Monitor subcontractor safety performance and work collaboratively with subcontractor leadership to address risks and drive accountability.
• Develop, track, and communicate project safety metrics and trends to project and senior leadership.
• Provide EHS-related training, coaching, and field engagement as required.

The Big Picture – Top Skills You Should Possess:

• Demonstrated success in a supervisory EHS leadership role supporting large-scale construction projects, preferably data centers, mission-critical facilities, advanced manufacturing, power, industrial, or other complex projects.
• Experience leading safety programs in an environment involving multiple contractors and subcontractors working simultaneously.
• Strong understanding of construction safety associated with electrical systems, energization, lockout/tagout (LOTO), fall protection, lifting and rigging, heavy equipment, excavation, and other high-risk activities.
• Team leadership, coaching, and development experience.
• Subject matter expertise in OSHA requirements and applicable EHS laws, regulations, standards, and industry best practices.
• Ability to identify emerging risks and proactively implement practical solutions in a fast-paced construction environment.
• High degree of professionalism and business acumen, with the ability to build strong relationships with customers, project leadership, subcontractors, and field personnel.
• Excellent written, verbal, presentation, and interpersonal communication skills.

What you need to bring to the table:

• College degree in Occupational Safety, Environmental Health & Safety, Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field preferred; equivalent relevant experience will be considered.
• Data center/mission-critical construction experience.
• Minimum of 8 years of progressive EHS experience, including safety leadership responsibility on large, complex construction projects.
• Industry-recognized EHS certification such as CHST, ASP, SMP or CSP.
• Experience managing or providing oversight to EHS professionals and subcontractor safety teams.
• Experience supporting large construction workforces and multiple concurrent scopes of work.
• Strong working knowledge of OSHA construction standards.
• Experience with electrical safety and LOTO programs strongly preferred.
• OSHA 30 preferred.
• First Aid/AED/CPR training required or ability to obtain.
• Experience in both union and non-union construction environments is a plus.
• Experience supporting commissioning, energization, or turnover activities is a plus.

In compliance with this state’s pay transparency laws, the salary range for this role is $124,000 -$166,000. This is not a guarantee of compensation or salary, as final offer amount may vary based on factors including but not limited to experience and geographic location. (The specific programs and options available to an employee may vary depending on date of hire, schedule type, and the applicability of union fringes).

We care about our employees and it shows. Our staff receive a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package which includes medical/Rx, dental and vision coverage; life, AD&D and disability insurance; flexible spending accounts; 100% paid maternity leave for up to 12 weeks, parental leave, family leave, other paid time off; voluntary benefits and discount programs to meet our employees’ individual needs including pet insurance for our furry family members!

To ensure a safe work environment while meeting the physical demands of the job, you must be able to perform the following tasks, with or without reasonable accommodation:

• Regularly work in an active construction-site environment, including walking project areas and accessing active work locations.
• Climb stairs, ladders, scaffolding, and other temporary or permanent access systems as required.
• Bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, reach, balance, and perform other movements necessary to inspect construction activities.
• Occasionally lift or move objects weighing more than 15 pounds.
• Wear required personal protective equipment (PPE), which may include respiratory protection depending on project conditions.
• Work in varying environmental conditions, including heat, cold, wind, dust, noise, fumes, and other conditions typical of an active construction site.
• Maintain the ability to think, concentrate, assess risk, and make sound decisions in a fast-paced project environment.
• Read, interpret, and prepare complex documents and communicate effectively in English.
• Effectively use Microsoft Office and other project-related software.
• Travel by car and air as required.
• Regularly perform job functions at the assigned project worksite.

Day & Zimmermann is committed to maintaining an inclusive workforce, where employees are hired, retained, compensated and promoted based on their contributions to our Company. Our collective strength is rooted in over 110 years of diverse employees and businesses, commitment to success, and delivery on promises made.

Federal and state Equal Employment Opportunity laws prohibit employment discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation and gender identity, age, national origin, citizenship status, veteran status and disability status. Day & Zimmermann is committed to providing an equal opportunity work environment in full compliance with these laws.

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