Safety Manager-Data Center

CBRE Group, Inc.; West Monroe (LA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Sign-on bonuses

Job summary

CBRE Group, Inc. is seeking a Safety Manager to develop, implement, and manage comprehensive accident prevention programs across projects.

The role emphasizes hazard recognition, inspections, and coaching to improve safety behaviors, with OSHA 30 and CHST/STS-C credentials valued. Responsibilities include conducting field inspections, leading safety meetings, coordinating trainings, and supporting incident investigations.

Qualifications

• BS degree or 7–10 years of related experience.
• Minimum 7 years in construction safety experience.
• OSHA 30 Construction required.
• STS-C or CHST required.
• Experience with union workforce desired.
• Ability to work independently with strong communication and influence.
• Proficient in using Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel).

Responsibilities

• Develop and administer accident prevention efforts across projects and company.
• Develop and facilitate safety training programs.
• Conduct work area assessments and jobsite inspections.
• Implement safety programs meeting company standards.
• Lead safety meetings and training for effective communication.
• Support regulatory inspections and investigations.
• Review job hazard analyses for major work phases and ensure corrective actions.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Education

BS degree

7–10 years related experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

POSITION: SAFETY MANAGER

CBRE | DIRECTLINE, a CBRE Data Center Solutions business, is a leading technology infrastructure services provider enabling mission critical data center infrastructure for the world’s technology leaders. Catering to a broad spectrum of technology and client requirements, 1200+ skilled technicians deliver over 1000 projects annually across data center markets in the US and APAC. DL has proven success in the deployment of next-generation infrastructure technologies across the data center lifecycle; from design & planning, install & build through Day 2 maintenance, technology upgrades & retrofits, including delivering the latest wave of AI/ML platforms.

About the Role:

This role is critical for developing, implementing, and managing comprehensive accident prevention and safety programs across projects and the company. The Safety Manager will conduct work area assessments, perform jobsite inspections and audits with a focus on hazard recognition, and facilitate safety meetings and training programs. Key responsibilities include ensuring compliance with federal and state regulations, supporting job hazard analysis, evaluating program effectiveness through field walks, and providing coaching and feedback on safety behaviors. The role also involves supporting incident investigations and managing injury/illness cases, requiring strong independent work skills, communication, and at least 7 years of construction safety experience, including OSHA 30 certification.

What you will do:

• Develops and manages the administration of the project/company accident prevention efforts.

• Develop and facilitate appropriate training programs.

• Conduct work area assessments.

• Develop, organize, and implement safety related programs that meet company safety standards.

• Perform and document jobsite inspections and audits with a focus on hazard recognition and unsafe behaviors.

• Coordinate and conduct safety meetings/training programs to ensure effective communication amongst employees.

• Participate in regulatory agency inspections and investigations to ensure compliance with federal and state regulations.

• Ensure safety completion by reviewing the job hazard analysis for major phases of our work.

• Support Crew Foreman/General Foremen in development of Job Hazard Analyses.

• Evaluate effectiveness of safety programs through daily field walks. Regulatory compliance and audit oversight.

• Meet regularly with field personnel and support in the development of project specific corrective action plans to address safety issues and concerns.

• Provide regular feedback to project leadership in a constructive manner on needed areas for safety improvement and recognition.

• Provide coaching and mentoring for employees exhibiting unsafe behaviors and provide recognition for employees exhibiting safe behaviors.

• Assist with delivery of jobsite specific safety orientations for new employees joining the project, as applicable.

• Support Project Leadership in completion of incident investigations.

Facilitate all injury/illness cases.

What you will need:

• BS degree or 7-10 years of related experience and at least 3 years in a managing leadership capacity.

• Minimum 7 years in construction safety experience

• OSHA 30 Construction required.

• STS-C or CHST are required.

• Experience with union workforce desired.

• Ability to work independently, strong communication skills with ability to influence behaviors.

• Proficient in using a computer and Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, etc.

Why CBRE:

When you join CBRE, you become part of the global leader in commercial real estate services and investment that helps businesses and people thrive. We are dynamic problem solvers and forward-thinking professionals who create significant impact. Our collaborative culture is built on our shared values — respect, integrity, service and excellence — and we value the diverse perspectives, backgrounds and skillsets of our people. At CBRE, you have the opportunity to chart your own course and realize your potential. We welcome all applicants.

Applicant AI Use Disclosure:

We value human interaction to understand each candidate's unique experience, skills and aspirations. We do not use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to make hiring decisions, and we ask that candidates disclose any use of AI in the application and interview process.

Our Values in Hiring

At CBRE, we are committed to fostering a culture where everyone feels they belong. We value diverse perspectives and experiences, and we welcome all applications.

Relocation assistance and sign-on bonuses may be available on select positions only, for qualified candidates based on role requirements and experience.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship now or in the future.

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