Safety Manager

Align; Spartanburg (SC); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Paid time off

Performance-based bonuses

Job summary

A leading contractor in construction safety is looking for a Safety Manager to ensure safety at data center construction operations. Ideal candidates will have over 5 years of experience in construction safety, particularly in high-risk environments. Responsibilities include conducting site inspections, delivering safety training, and leading safety initiatives. This full-time role offers competitive benefits and is located in South Carolina, but candidates from nearby areas are welcome to apply.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of safety experience in construction or industrial environments.
• Strong knowledge of OSHA standards and hot work standards.
• Demonstrated experience developing and delivering safety training.
• Strong knowledge of OSHA 1926/1910, NFPA 70E, LOTO, heights, and confined space.
• Procore or similar safety software experience.
• Experience delivering safety training.
• Proven incident investigation and root-cause analysis.
• Ability to coach field teams and influence safety behaviors.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• High ownership and commitment to safety culture.

Responsibilities

• Provide strong safety leadership to help prevent serious injuries.
• Conduct regular site inspections and ensure compliance.
• Develop and deliver targeted safety training tailored to site risks.
• Support the development and review of JHAs/JSAs and high-risk activity reviews.
• Conduct site inspections, audits, and ensure timely corrective actions.
• Lead or support incident investigations and root-cause analysis.
• Develop and deliver targeted safety training and toolbox talks.
• Review safety practices and documentation for subcontractors and vendors.
• Track and report key safety metrics to project leadership.
• Partner with the client on safety expectations and sitewide initiatives.

Skills

Construction safety

Safety training delivery

Incident investigation

Coaching

Analytical mindset

Education

OSHA 500/510 Certification

Tools

Procore

HammerTech

QHSE systems

Job description

Join the Team! Is technology your passion? Do you want to work with smart, forward-thinking individuals and grow in a career you love? At Align, we invest in exceptional people who are results‑driven and passionate about what they do. Our culture celebrates ambition, skills, and ideas—work hard, play hard, be smart.

Position Overview

Align offers a wide variety of services centered around the data center white space. We are a white space fit‑out general contractor that manages the entire fit‑out of data centers across the country. Our services include designing layouts, overhead support systems (to support cable pathways and electrical systems), power striping/redundancy planning for distribution from PDUs to cabinet receptacles, conduit pathways, and low voltage structured cable infrastructure. This is a great opportunity to grow your career in a fast‑growing, high‑impact field.

We are seeking an experienced Safety Manager to provide dedicated safety leadership for our data center construction operations. This role ensures that all project activities are planned and executed safely, aligning with our safety management system, regulatory requirements, and client expectations. The ideal candidate brings a strong background in construction safety, especially in high‑risk, MEP‑heavy, or critical facility environments, and is passionate about preventing serious incidents and driving continuous improvement.

• This is a full‑time position offering a base salary commensurate with experience, comprehensive benefits, paid time off, paid training, and performance‑based bonuses.
• This position location is flexible, but we prefer candidates located near these offices: Sterling, VA; Spartanburg, SC; Plano, TX; and Phoenix, AZ.
• Candidates should be open to travel outside the region approximately 50% of the time.

Responsibilities

• Perform proactive field engagement and provide strong safety leadership to help prevent serious injuries and eliminate high‑potential events.
• Strengthen and standardize safety practices across data center projects, ensuring full compliance with internal procedures and client requirements.
• Maintain an active daily presence in the field through routine safety walks, observations, and coaching conversations.
• Support the development and review of JHAs/JSAs, pre‑task plans, and high‑risk activity reviews (e.g., hot work, energized work, lifting operations, confined space entry, work at heights).
• Conduct regular site inspections, audits, and verification of control measures; ensure timely and effective corrective actions.
• Lead or support incident and near‑miss investigations, including root‑cause analysis and documented corrective actions.
• Develop and deliver targeted safety training and toolbox talks tailored to site‑specific risks.
• Review safety practices and documentation for subcontractors and vendors when applicable.
• Track, analyze, and report key safety metrics, trends, and leading indicators to project leadership.
• Partner with the client on safety expectations, coordination meetings, and sitewide safety initiatives.

Required Qualifications

• 5+ years of safety experience in construction or industrial environments, including prior experience on data center construction projects.
• Direct experience supporting live data centers, critical facilities, or other high‑risk or MEP‑heavy construction projects.
• OSHA 500/510 Certification is required.
• Strong knowledge of OSHA 1926/1910, NFPA 70E, hot work standards, LOTO, working at heights, and confined space requirements.
• Proficiency with Procore (preferred) or other safety management software (e.g., HammerTech, QHSE systems, or similar tools).
• Demonstrated experience developing and delivering safety training for craft workers and supervisors.
• Proven track record in incident investigation, root‑cause analysis, and corrective action implementation.
• Ability to effectively coach field teams and influence behaviors without direct authority.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to build trust at all levels.
• Analytical mindset with the ability to identify patterns, anticipate risks, and propose practical solutions.
• High level of ownership, integrity, and a commitment to a culture of safety excellence.

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional safety certifications such as CHST, CSP, ASP, OHST, or OSHA 3115.
• Experience managing or administering safety programs at the site or organizational level.
• Bilingual communication skills with English and either Spanish or Russian.

To support a fair, consistent, and high‑quality hiring experience, some interviews may be recorded. These recordings help our team focus fully on the conversation at hand, rather than note‑taking, and allow us to better evaluate and improve our recruitment process. Recordings are used solely for internal purposes such as training, quality assurance, and process improvement. Candidates will be informed in advance and asked to provide consent before any recording takes place.

Seniority level

Not Applicable

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Construction