Safety Manager | Gila Bend, AZ

HazTek Inc.; Gila Bend (AZ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Life & AD&D

Short- & Long-Term Disability

Medical, Dental, Vision

PTO

8 Paid Holidays

Bereavement

EAP & Health Advocacy

Professional Development & Education

Job summary

HazTek is seeking a Safety Manager for data center construction projects in Reno, NV. The role focuses on leading safety programs, ensuring OSHA compliance, and coordinating with project teams, subcontractors, and field personnel to deliver a safe, compliant jobsite.

The ideal candidate brings 7+ years of construction safety experience, CHST/CSP certification, and strong leadership. A proactive, hands-on approach is essential for complex, multi-trade environments in mission-critical settings.

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years direct construction safety experience.
• Advanced knowledge of OSHA construction standards and best practices.
• Experience overseeing multi-trade, multi-subcontractor sites.

Responsibilities

• Provide overall safety leadership for data center construction activities.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA and project safety standards.
• Maintain active field presence and reinforce safe work practices.
• Lead safety meetings, audits, and risk assessments with timely corrective actions.
• Oversee subcontractor safety performance and field safety programs.
• Lead incident investigations and implement preventive measures.
• Monitor high-risk activities like fall protection, crane operations, excavation.

Skills

Construction safety leadership

OSHA knowledge

HazTek core values

Hazard recognition

Safety audits & investigations

Communication skills

Microsoft Office

Field presence & oversight

Education

Safety-related degree

Job description

Responsibilities

Safety Manager – Data Center Construction

Location: Gila Bend, AZCompany: HazTek

Position Overview

HazTek is seeking an experienced Safety Manager to support mission-critical data center construction operations in Reno, NV.

This is an opportunity for a knowledgeable construction safety professional to take a leadership role on a complex, fast-paced construction project where safety, accountability, and operational excellence are essential.

As the Safety Manager, you will oversee jobsite safety operations, drive OSHA compliance, identify and mitigate construction-related risks, and work closely with project management, subcontractors, and field personnel to maintain the highest standards of safety performance.

Data center construction presents unique challenges, including multiple subcontractors working simultaneously, complex building systems, critical infrastructure, and demanding construction schedules. The successful candidate will bring a proactive, hands-on approach to safety management, with the ability to recognize potential hazards, influence safe work practices, and hold project teams accountable.

At HazTek, safety is more than compliance. It is a commitment to ensuring every worker returns home safely at the end of each day.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide overall safety leadership and oversight for mission-critical data center construction activities.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA regulations, applicable federal and state safety requirements, and project-specific safety standards.
• Maintain a visible, active presence in the field, proactively identifying hazards and reinforcing safe work practices.
• Conduct daily safety meetings, toolbox talks, and jobsite orientations to promote hazard awareness and employee engagement.
• Perform daily jobsite safety inspections, audits, and risk assessments to identify unsafe conditions and ensure timely corrective actions.
• Oversee subcontractor and contractor safety performance, ensuring all trades comply with established project safety requirements and company policies.
• Work closely with project management, superintendents, subcontractors, and field personnel to integrate safety into daily construction planning and execution.
• Lead accident and incident investigations, complete required documentation, identify root causes, and implement corrective and preventive measures.
• Monitor and oversee high-risk construction activities, including fall protection, scaffolding, steel erection, excavation, crane operations, and material handling.
• Provide safety oversight for electrical and mechanical construction activities associated with data center infrastructure.
• Identify potential risks associated with simultaneous operations and coordinate with project teams to minimize exposure to personnel and property.
• Review and reinforce job hazard analyses (JHAs), activity hazard analyses (AHAs), and other task-specific safety documentation.
• Support the implementation and continuous improvement of site-specific safety plans, programs, and procedures.
• Promote a culture of safety ownership, accountability, and continuous improvement across all project personnel.
• Serve as a safety resource and trusted partner to project leadership, subcontractors, and field teams.

Qualifications

Qualifications & Experience

• Minimum of 7 years of direct construction safety experience required, preferably supporting large-scale commercial, industrial, mission-critical, or data center construction projects.
• Degree in a safety-related field preferred.
• OSHA 510 and/or OSHA 500 certification a plus.
• CHST or CSP certification Required.
• Advanced knowledge of OSHA construction standards, regulatory requirements, and industry best practices.
• Experience overseeing complex construction environments involving multiple subcontractors, trades, and simultaneous construction activities.
• Knowledge of high-risk construction operations, including fall protection, scaffolding, steel erection, excavation, electrical safety, and material handling.
• Experience conducting jobsite inspections, safety audits, incident investigations, and safety training.
• Ability to identify hazards, assess risk, and implement effective corrective and preventive actions.
• Strong understanding of construction safety planning, hazard recognition, and risk mitigation.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to effectively engage and influence personnel at all levels of a construction project.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
• Demonstrated leadership skills and the ability to build strong working relationships with project teams, subcontractors, and field personnel.
• Must embody HazTek's Core Values of Integrity, Compassion, Dependability, Leadership, and Accountability.

Benefits Offered for Full Time Employees

• 401(k): Company match
• Life & AD&D
• Short- & Long-Term Disability
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Accident & Critical Illness Insurance
• PTO
• 8 Paid Holidays
• Bereavement
• EAP & Health Advocacy
• Professional Development & Education Assistance

Travel | Relocation

Local Only - No travel, per diem or relocation is offered for this opportunity, Travel and or Relocation will be considered