About this Construction Safety Manager role at Decima International
Decima International is a professional services company, providing project management and controls services to clients in the United States and the Middle East. Our mission is to become the premier professional services provider across all industry sectors we are engaged in. To accomplish this, Decima International’s founders established a simple yet powerful formula:
Approach each client engagement as a partnership, create an environment that attracts the most talented professionals and allows them to flourish, and regulate growth to maintain excellence in our service standards.
We are seeking a driven and capable Construction Safety Manager to oversee site safety during data center construction, commissioning, and transition to operations in Reno, Nevada. This role requires strong construction safety experience, a proactive approach to hazard identification, and the ability to work closely with contractors, commissioning teams, and client stakeholders to maintain a safe working environment.
You will monitor field activities, evaluate contractor safety practices, and drive corrective actions to address risks throughout project execution. The ideal candidate will bring a strong understanding of electrical safety, live-system testing, and the hazards associated with working around energized systems during commissioning and operational transitions.
We are looking for dedicated professionals who are passionate about workplace safety and committed to supporting complex projects in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Monitor and manage site safety throughout construction, commissioning, and turnover to operations.
- Monitor compliance with OSHA 29 CFR 1926, applicable OSHA 29 CFR 1910 requirements, and site-specific safety standards.
- Conduct regular site inspections and safety observations to proactively identify hazards, assess risks, and verify effective mitigation measures.
- Evaluate contractor safety plans, Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs), Activity Hazard Analyses (AHAs), and work permits for alignment with planned activities and site requirements.
- Verify field implementation of approved safety procedures and address gaps between documented plans and actual work practices.
- Monitor electrical safety practices, including controls for shock and arc-flash hazards, establishment of electrically safe work conditions, and lockout/tagout (LOTO).
- Coordinate with construction, commissioning, and operations teams to evaluate and manage hazards associated with L3–L5 commissioning, live-system testing, and operational transitions.
- Review safety interfaces between ongoing construction activities and energized or operational systems, coordinating appropriate controls with responsible teams.
- Work with contractors and project stakeholders to resolve unsafe conditions promptly and escalate unresolved or significant safety concerns.
- Lead incident and near-miss investigations, identify root causes, and verify the implementation and effectiveness of corrective actions.
- Communicate safety expectations, inspection findings, and lessons learned through site meetings, briefings, and field engagement.
- Maintain accurate records of inspections, incidents, corrective actions, and safety performance, providing regular updates to project leadership.
- Perform other related duties as required and assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS
Required Qualifications:
- 5+ years of construction safety experience, including 3+ years supporting data center projects.
- Strong working knowledge of OSHA 29 CFR 1926, applicable OSHA 29 CFR 1910 requirements, and site-specific safety standards.
- Knowledge of electrical shock and arc-flash hazards, electrically safe work conditions, and lockout/tagout (LOTO) procedures.
- Understanding of hazards associated with L3–L5 commissioning, live-system testing, and transitions from construction to operations.
- Experience evaluating contractor safety plans, JHAs/AHAs, work permits, and field compliance.
- Experience conducting incident investigations, identifying root causes, and verifying corrective actions.
- Demonstrated ability to proactively identify hazards and establish practical, effective mitigation measures.
- Ability to interpret safety requirements and communicate clear expectations to contractors, field personnel, and project stakeholders.
- Strong communication, organizational, and documentation skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities in an active construction environment.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience coordinating safety across multiple contractors and simultaneous construction and commissioning activities.
- Experience working in or adjacent to energized, operational, or partially occupied data center environments.
POSITION DETAILS:
Primary Location (On-site): Reno, Nevada
Position: Construction Safety Manager
Position Classification: Salary-based, full-time hours
Decima International is an Equal Opportunity Employer that is committed to the safety and well-being of all. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), age, medical condition, marital or domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression and transgender status, mental disability or physical disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, citizenship, low-income status or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable law.
