Safety Manager - Mission Critical

STV Incorporated; Mount Pleasant (WI); On-site; USD 131,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Continuing education

Professional licensure support

Job summary

STV Incorporated in Mount Pleasant, WI, is seeking a Safety Manager to lead on-site safety for large-scale data center construction projects, ensuring a culture of safety excellence and regulatory compliance. You will plan safety programs, supervise audits, investigations, training, and risk mitigation across all phases, coordinating with management, contractors, and client stakeholders.

You will drive incident prevention, oversee contractor safety, and manage documentation, OSHA logs, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in occupational safety, Environmental Health & Safety, Construction Management, Engineering, or related field.
• 8+ years of construction safety experience on large commercial/industrial/data center projects.
• Strong knowledge of OSHA regulations and industry safety standards.
• Experience with incident investigations and corrective action management.
• Excellent communication and leadership across all levels.

Responsibilities

• Lead safety leadership and program management for large-scale construction projects.
• Monitor OSHA compliance, conduct site audits, and review safety plans and permits.
• Investigate injuries, incidents, near misses and develop corrective actions.
• Deliver safety orientation and training, toolbox talks, and campaigns.
• Oversee contractor safety, pre-task planning, and safety onboarding.
• Coordinate emergency preparedness and environmental compliance.
• Maintain safety records, reports, and metrics for leadership.

Skills

Safety leadership

Regulatory compliance

Incident investigation

Training & development

Hazard recognition

Education

Bachelor's degree in occupational safety or related field

OSHA 500/510

CSP / CHST / ASP

OSHA 30-Hour Construction

Tools

MS Office

Safety reporting systems

Job description

This position will support the delivery of large-scale, complex construction projects for data centers and serve as the on-site safety leader responsible for promoting a culture of safety excellence, regulatory compliance, and continuous improvement. This position will support the delivery of large-scale, complex construction projects for data centers and serve as the on-site safety leader responsible for promoting a culture of safety excellence, regulatory compliance, and continuous improvement. The safety manager acts as a trusted advisor to project leadership, contractors, subcontractors, and client stakeholders, ensuring implementation and enforcement of project-specific environmental, health, and safety (EHS) programs. This individual will lead safety planning, compliance monitoring, incident prevention, investigations, training, and risk mitigation efforts across all phases of construction.

Responsibilities

Safety Leadership & Program Management

Serve as the project's primary safety professional and technical advisor to project management, field leadership, contractors, and client representatives. Administer and enforce STV's health, safety, and environmental policies, procedures, and standards. Develop, implement, and maintain site-specific safety plans, procedures, and programs that support project objectives and regulatory requirements. Foster a proactive safety culture that emphasizes accountability, hazard recognition, risk reduction, and continuous improvement. Provide safety leadership during all construction phases, including mobilization, active construction, commissioning, and turnover.

Regulatory Compliance & Risk Management

Monitor compliance with OSHA regulations, local safety requirements, client standards, and project-specific safety protocols. Conduct routine site audits, inspections, and compliance reviews to identify hazards and verify corrective actions. Review contractor and subcontractor safety plans, Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs), Activity Hazard Analyses (AHAs), permits, and safe work procedures. Monitor high-risk construction activities, including:

• Fall protection
• Excavation and trenching
• Confined space entry
• Lockout/Tagout (LOTO)
• Crane and rigging operations
• Steel erection
• Energized electrical work
• Scaffolding
• Heavy equipment operations

Ensure implementation of appropriate controls to mitigate risks associated with mission-critical construction activities.

Incident Prevention & Investigation

Lead investigations of injuries, incidents, near misses, property damage events, and environmental occurrences. Conduct root cause analyses and develop corrective and preventive action plans. Track, document, and report safety metrics, trends, observations, and corrective actions. Maintain OSHA logs, incident records, site safety documentation, and regulatory reporting requirements. Support project leadership in evaluating lessons learned and implementing safety improvements.

Training & Workforce Development

Conduct safety orientation programs for employees, contractors, subcontractors, and visitors. Deliver training programs covering regulatory requirements, project-specific hazards, emergency response procedures, and safe work practices. Facilitate toolbox talks, safety meetings, leadership discussions, and safety awareness campaigns. Mentor supervisors and craft personnel to strengthen hazard recognition and safety leadership capabilities. Promote employee engagement and participation in project safety initiatives.

Contractor & Subcontractor Safety Oversight

Act as the primary liaison for contractor and subcontractor safety representatives. Monitor subcontractor safety performance and ensure compliance with project requirements. Attend and audit toolbox talks, pre-task planning meetings, and safety coordination meetings. Verify implementation of corrective actions and closure of identified deficiencies. Support contractor onboarding and safety prequalification efforts.

Emergency Preparedness & Environmental Compliance

Coordinate emergency response planning, drills, and first aid programs. Assist with medical response activities and emergency incident management when required. Monitor compliance with environmental protection requirements, pollution prevention measures, and hazardous material handling procedures. Oversee Hazard Communication programs, Safety Data Sheets (SDS), and related documentation.

Reporting & Documentation

Maintain safety records, audit reports, inspection logs, training records, and compliance documentation. Prepare weekly and monthly safety reports for project leadership and client stakeholders. Analyze safety performance data and provide recommendations for continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in occupational safety, Environmental Health & Safety, Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field; or equivalent combination of education and experience. 8+ years of construction safety experience, including experience supporting large commercial, industrial, infrastructure, mission critical, or data center construction projects. Strong working knowledge of OSHA regulations, industry standards, and construction safety best practices. Experience conducting incident investigations, root cause analysis, and corrective action management. Proven ability to build relationships and influence safe behaviors across all organizational levels. Excellent communication, leadership, and organizational skills. Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and safety reporting systems.

Preferred

• Data center, mission-critical, semiconductor, battery manufacturing, hyperscale, or similar high-tech construction experience.
• OSHA 500/510 certification.
• OSHA 30-Hour Construction certification.
• CSP (Certified Safety Professional).
• CHST (Construction Health and Safety Technician).
• ASP (Associate Safety Professional).
• First Aid/CPR/AED certification.
• Experience working within multi-employer construction environments.

Compensation Range

Compensation Range: $130,962.60 - $149,671.54

Benefits

• Health insurance, including an option with a Health Savings Account
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare, Dependent Care and Transit and Parking where applicable)
• Disability insurance
• Life Insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment
• 401(k) Plan
• Retirement Counseling
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Back-Up Dependent Care
• Parental Leave
• Continuing Education Program
• Professional Licensure and Society Memberships

STV is committed to paying all of its employees in a fair, equitable, and transparent manner. The listed pay range is STV’s good-faith salary estimate for this position. Please note that the final salary offered for this position may be outside of this published range based on many factors, including but not limited to geography, education, experience, and/or certifications.

STV is one of the top infrastructure-focused professional services firms in North America. Founded in 1912, STV advises, plans, designs, engineers and delivers the infrastructure that powers local economies, including transportation systems, buildings, water and other facilities. Headquartered in New York City, the company has more than 65 offices and 3,300 employees who reimagine the solutions and structures that connect our communities. The firm is ranked 32nd in Engineering News-Record’s Top 500 Design Firms survey and is 10th in its transportation category. STV is deeply committed to investing in its people and creating a world-class employee experience. We are passionate about mentoring, coaching and cultivating our talent because we know they are destined to become the next generation of industry leaders. We’re also committed to delivering formative career experiences – and we do that by providing challenging and unique work experiences, by mapping multiple ways to advance (beyond the traditional career ladder!) and by recognizing those who successfully chart new and exciting paths for the firm. We value a wide range of perspectives and experiences, without regard to any factor or characteristic, regardless of whether it is a category protected by federal, state and/or local law, making them an integral part of how we work. Our approach ensures that every individual is respected, heard, and given opportunities to contribute meaningfully. We remove barriers and create pathways for growth, embedding fairness into our daily operations.

We love giving back to our communities and neighbors through volunteering and philanthropic activities; fundraising events; scholarships, internships, and mentoring; and sustainability and community improvement projects.

Learn more atstvinc.com.

STV provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.