Safety Manager - Data Center Construction

The Boldt Company; Minneapolis (MN); Hybrid; USD 117,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

The Boldt Company is seeking a Safety Manager I to lead safety on data center construction projects across the field. You will partner with project managers, superintendents, and craft professionals to embed a proactive safety culture that blends safety with productivity.

In this role, you’ll influence decisions from planning through execution, drive incident investigations, and deliver targeted safety training to sustain high performance and operational excellence on complex projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required or equivalent combinations of education, training, and experience.
• 5-7 years of construction and/or industrial safety experience.
• Experience leading safety initiatives on large commercial, industrial, manufacturing, mission-critical, or data center construction projects.
• Strong knowledge of OSHA regulations, hazard recognition, incident investigation, risk mitigation, and construction safety best practices.
• Experience conducting jobsite safety audits, inspections, and compliance reporting.
• Ability to collaborate with project managers, superintendents, trade partners, craft professionals, and clients to create and maintain a proactive safety culture.
• Experience developing and delivering safety training programs related to fall protection, confined space, respiratory protection, equipment operation, and other high-risk construction activities.

Responsibilities

• Lead safety decisions and establish safety standards from planning through execution on mission-critical projects.
• Collaborate with project managers, superintendents, craft professionals, trade partners, and clients to foster a proactive safety culture.
• Support data center construction initiatives with a focus on safety, reliability, and operational excellence.
• Balance field presence with reporting requirements and project demands while traveling to active sites as needed.

Skills

OSHA regulations

Hazard recognition

Incident investigation

Risk mitigation

Safety training programs

Communication skills

Leadership/mentoring

Travel willingness

Field safety collaboration

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Occupational Health & Safety, Construction Management, or related field

Job description

Safety Manager - Data Center Construction

The Boldt Company, A subsidiary of The Boldt Group

Location: Minnesota, USA |100% domestic travel may be required

At Boldt, we don't view safety as enforcement. We view it as leadership. We believe the best safety professionals are trusted partners who empower teams, solve problems collaboratively, and help create a culture where safety and production work hand in hand. We build more than complex projects, and we build strong relationships, great teams, and lasting impact.

Boldt is growing its presence in the rapidly expanding data center market and is looking for an experienced Safety Manager I to help lead the next generation of mission‑critical construction projects. This isn't a traditional safety role. It's an opportunity to be a key member of the project leadership team, influencing decisions from planning through execution and helping establish the safety standards that define project success.

You’ll work directly in the field alongside project managers, superintendents, craft professionals, trade partners, and clients, fostering a proactive safety culture on some of the most complex projects in the country. Successful candidates will bring experience supporting data center construction projects, strong leadership capabilities, and a passion for building relationships that drive both safety performance and operational excellence.

We Are Boldt

• Our People: We create opportunities for growth, fulfillment, and reaching full potential.
• Our Customers: We exceed expectations through advocacy, problem‑solving, and collaboration.
• Our Partners: We collaborate with trust and respect to drive innovation and shared success.
• Our Communities: We give back with our time, talents, and resources, elevating dignity and doing good

Why You’ll Love Working at Boldt

• Employee Owned: Your work fuels our success and your future
• Purpose‑Driven: ESG‑focused work aligned with strong values
• Better Together: Teamwork, trust, and shared accountability
• Safety First: Everyone home safe every day
• Career Growth: Real development through mentorship and hands‑on learning
• High‑Impact Projects: Complex industrial work that matters
• Lead & Mentor: Learn today, lead tomorrow
• Rich Culture: What started as a carpentry shop has grown into a multi‑million‑dollar company built on relationships and craftsmanship
• High Performance: By people, strengthened through AI and technology that enhance collaboration, transparency, and results.

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At Boldt, high performance starts with strong relationships. We believe the best projects are delivered by teams that trust each other, communicate openly, and take ownership from the field to the office. Our culture blends accountability with support; where learning, mentorship, and collaboration, power results. You won’t just contribute to projects that matter; you’ll grow alongside people who are investing in your success.

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What You Bring

Candidates whose experience or expertise substantially exceed the requirements of the role are encouraged to apply, as compensation may be reviewed based on individual qualifications.

• Bachelor's Degree in Occupational Health & Safety, Construction Management, or a related field. Equivalent combinations of education, training, and experience may be considered.
• 5-7 years of construction and/or industrial safety experience.
• Experience leading safety initiatives on large commercial, industrial, manufacturing, mission‑critical, or data center construction projects.
• Strong knowledge of OSHA regulations, hazard recognition, incident investigation, risk mitigation, and construction safety best practices.
• Experience conducting jobsite safety audits, inspections, and compliance reporting.
• Ability to collaborate with project managers, superintendents, trade partners, craft professionals, and clients to create and maintain a proactive safety culture.
• Experience developing and delivering safety training programs related to fall protection, confined space, respiratory protection, equipment operation, and other high‑risk construction activities.
• Strong communication, relationship‑building, and coaching skills with the ability to influence through partnership and trust rather than enforcement.
• Ability to identify risks early, develop practical solutions, and integrate safety into project planning and field execution.
• Strong organizational and time‑management skills with the ability to balance field presence, reporting requirements, and project demands.
• Willingness to travel and work on active project sites as needed.

Nice to Have

• Data center or mission‑critical construction experience
• Experience supporting self‑perform work
• Large project or multi‑site safety leadership experience

Compensation

Target Hiring Range: $117,000 - $145,000

Boldt recognizes that experience, expertise, and specialized skills create value. The target hiring range for this position is $117,000 -$145,000 annually; however, compensation is determined based on qualifications, experience, certifications, geographic market conditions, internal equity, and business considerations. In addition to base compensation, employees may be eligible for incentive compensation and participation in applicable company benefit programs.

EEOC

The Boldt Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

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