Safety Manager [HR-15205]

Shirley Parsons; North Carolina; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Shirley Parsons is partnering with an industry-leading client to identify an experienced Site Safety Representative for a large-scale data center construction project. This on-site role provides day-to-day field leadership, contractor oversight, and essential support to project management.

You will drive safe work practices across the site, lead safety orientations, coordinate training (fall protection, LOTO, forklift, crane operations), conduct JHAs, toolbox talks, and regular site inspections

Qualifications

• Experience as Site Safety Rep or similar on construction projects.
• Strong construction safety background on large-scale projects.
• Data center or mission-critical experience preferred.
• Knowledge of OSHA standards and field safety practices.
• Experience with JHAs, toolbox talks, and safety training.
• Fall protection and LOTO knowledge.
• Ability to engage with project managers and craft personnel.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide hands-on safety leadership across active construction activities.
• Manage on-site safety orientation, coaching, logistics and training.
• Coordinate site safety training (fall protection, LOTO, forklift, crane, aerial lift).
• Manage Job Hazard Analysis process and documentation.
• Lead weekly toolbox talks and other safety meetings.
• Conduct field inspections, observations, and audits with corrective actions.
• Maintain safety resources, SDS, emergency information, records.
• Respond to injuries/near misses and assist investigations.
• Support incident reporting and OSHA recordkeeping.

Skills

Safety leadership

Field supervision

Hazard identification

Incident investigation

Communication

Documentation

Training coordination

JHA management

Education

OSHA certifications (preferred)

Job description

Shirley Parsons is partnering with an industry-leading client to identify an experienced Site Safety Representative for a large-scale data center construction project. This position will serve as a key on-site safety resource, providing day-to-day field leadership, contractor oversight, and support to project management.

The Site Safety Representative will be responsible for driving safe work practices across the project, identifying and correcting hazards, supporting site safety programs, and working closely with project leadership, subcontractors, and field personnel to maintain a strong safety culture.

• Start Date: October 2026
• Estimated Duration: 6 months with potential for extension
• Project Type: Data Center Construction
• Schedule: Up to 50+ hours per week, dependent on project needs
• Local candidates are encouraged to apply, as per diem is not currently available.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide hands‑on safety leadership and oversight across active construction activities, working closely with project management, field supervision, subcontractors, and craft personnel.
• Manage the on‑site safety orientation process, including conducting orientations, coordinating logistics, maintaining documentation, and ensuring personnel complete required training before beginning work.
• Coordinate and administer site safety training, including fall protection, Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), forklift operation, crane safety, and aerial/scissor lift requirements.
• Manage the Job Hazard Analysis (JHA) process by reviewing field JHAs, identifying gaps, coaching field leadership, and maintaining required documentation.
• Lead and document weekly toolbox talks and other site safety meetings and training activities.
• Conduct regular field inspections, safety observations, and audits to identify unsafe conditions or behaviors and ensure appropriate corrective actions are implemented.
• Maintain required jobsite safety resources, postings, Safety Data Sheets (SDS), emergency information, first‑aid resources, LOTO materials, inspection records, and other compliance documentation.
• Respond to and provide appropriate notification of injuries, near misses, medical emergencies, and equipment‑related incidents.
• Partner with project and safety leadership to investigate incidents, determine root causes, develop corrective actions, and complete required reporting.
• Maintain applicable OSHA recordkeeping documentation, including the OSHA 300 Log, in accordance with 29 CFR 1904.
• Support fall protection compliance and serve as a Competent Person for Fall Protection when required, including identifying hazards and ensuring appropriate controls are implemented.
• Inspect and document fall protection equipment, including harnesses, SRLs, anchor systems, and horizontal lifelines.
• Maintain accurate safety records, training documentation, inspection reports, and other materials required by company, client, and regulatory standards.

Qualifications:

• Previous experience as a Site Safety Representative, Safety Manager, Safety Coordinator, Safety Technician, EHS Specialist, or similar construction safety professional.
• Strong construction safety background with experience supporting active, large-scale construction projects.
• Data center, mission‑critical, commercial, industrial, or other complex construction experience preferred.
• Strong knowledge of OSHA construction standards and field safety best practices.
• Experience with contractor and subcontractor safety oversight, field inspections, audits, incident investigations, JHAs, toolbox talks, and safety training.
• Working knowledge of fall protection, LOTO, mobile equipment, and other high-risk construction activities.
• Ability to effectively engage with project managers, superintendents, subcontractors, and craft personnel in a field-based environment.
• Strong communication, organization, documentation, and problem‑solving skills.
• Relevant OSHA and industry safety certifications are preferred and may be required based on project needs.