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About Overwatch Mission Critical Overwatch is a service-disabled Veteran-owned small business (SDVOB) certified through the National Veterans Business Development Council (NVBDC), offering construction professional services, talent acquisition, and general contractor services for the mission-critical infrastructure industry. Our mission is the construction and management of state-of-the-art data centers with the precision and reliability this industry demands. From high-end engineers to seasoned professionals, we deploy the people you need to get your data center off the ground. At Overwatch, it's more than a job. It's a purpose.
Role SummaryThe Safety Manager is responsible for supporting and promoting a strong safety culture across large-scale construction projects, with a focus on data center environments. This role partners with project leadership, general contractors, and key stakeholders to evaluate safety programs, identify potential risks, and recommend improvements to ensure compliance with industry standards and best practices. The Safety Manager serves as a subject matter expert and point of escalation for safety-related concerns, supporting incident investigations, contractor safety performance, and continuous improvement initiatives throughout the construction lifecycle.
Key ResponsibilitiesPartner with project directors and managers, general contractors, engineers of record, and other stakeholders during construction. Act as an expert resource to field and GC teams, joining safety meetings and site visits to promote a positive, productive safety culture and a high-quality, high-performance safety program. Take part in pre-qualification assessments, GC safety program reviews, and execution reviews under the Safety Governance Framework. Give each GC clear, practical feedback and recommend improvements in incident prevention, training, PPE, mental health resources, and reporting protocols. Serve as a point of escalation for project teams and GCs. Raise early warning signs, recommend corrective action, follow up until resolved, and bring persistent or high-risk concerns to the Director of Safety. Support root cause analysis of recordable incidents and near misses, and share lessons learned across projects through the Director of Safety. Support design reviews for safe build and operation, including prefabrication, work at heights, LOTO, confined space, and fall prevention. Collect and report leading and lagging indicators (TRIR, LTIR, near-miss frequency, GC audit scores, training compliance, safe work observations and closeout timelines, root cause trends, craft worker perception surveys) and keep the executive dashboard current.
Required Qualifications8 or more years of dedicated construction safety experience on large-scale commercial, industrial, or hyperscale data center projects. Background leading safety programs across multiple active trades, general contractors, and subcontractors. Direct experience managing or auditing multiple general contractors and active trade subcontractors on large-scale projects. Partners with project directors and managers, general contractors, and other stakeholders during construction activities, and earns credibility as an advisor and point of escalation. Deep familiarity with OSHA standards, familiarity with EPA standards, and industry best management practices.
Preferred QualificationsCHST (Construction Health and Safety Technician), STSC (Safety Trained Supervisor Construction), CSP (Certified Safety Professional), or ASP (Associate Safety Professional). Formal root cause analysis methods applied to recordable incidents and near misses. Power BI or similar tools for safety metrics and dashboards. Experience on the owner or owner's representative side of a construction program, advising contractors you do not employ. Bachelor's degree in Occupational Safety and Health, Environmental Health and Safety (EHS), Industrial Safety, or a related field.
Driver’s License Requirement For roles that require on-site presence or travel between work locations as an essential function of the position, candidates must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license appropriate for the role and be eligible to operate a motor vehicle in accordance with applicable laws.
Communication Skills Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively in a professional work environment, including preparing written reports and documentation, conveying information clearly to team members, clients, and stakeholders, and responding appropriately to verbal and written communications related to job duties.
Physical Requirements and Work Environment This position operates primarily in an active data center construction environment, encompassing both indoor and outdoor work settings. The role requires the physical ability to perform essential job functions safely and effectively in a dynamic environment that includes ongoing construction activity and evolving site conditions. The work environment includes areas and temporary structures owned, leased, or controlled by third parties over which Overwatch may have limited or no control. Because the project remains under construction, certain areas of the site — including access routes, staging zones, and temporary structures — may not yet be fully ADA-compliant until construction is complete or those third-party areas are finalized.
Physical Requirements Must be able to walk, stand, stoop, twist, bend, and climb stairs or ladders for extended periods while navigating uneven, unpaved, or obstructed terrain. Must be able to lift, carry, push, or pull up to 50 pounds on an occasional basis. Must be able to drive between job sites and access all areas of an active construction zone, including raised platforms, scaffolding, and confined spaces. Must be able to tolerate exposure to outdoor weather conditions, dust, and construction-related noise, vibrations, and odors. Must be able to communicate effectively with contractors, engineers, and site personnel, and maintain situational awareness in high-activity environments. Personal protective equipment (PPE), including hard hats, safety vests, hearing protection, and steel-toe boots, is required. Must have sufficient visual acuity to read drawings, specifications, and safety signage, and to observe site activity.
Work Environment: Work is performed primarily in and around active construction areas, which may include unfinished buildings, temporary field offices, staging areas, and partially completed infrastructure. These locations may contain uneven surfaces, limited accessibility, and other conditions typical of construction projects prior to final completion. Overwatch does not control and cannot modify accessibility conditions within areas, facilities, or temporary structures owned or managed by third parties.
Reasonable Accommodation Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position, provided such accommodations do not create safety hazards, impede essential mobility within active work zones, or require modification of facilities not owned or controlled by Overwatch.
Benefits We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, including health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, 401(k) plan, and paid time off. Relocation assistance is available to support candidates transitioning to the location.
OVERWATCH is committed to creating a diverse work environment and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. OVERWATCH considers candidates regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.
