Senior Safety Specialist

Weeks Grp, LLC

Boydton, VA

Weeks Group, LLC is a leading construction firm specializing in the development of advanced data center facilities. With a strong commitment to innovation, quality, and client satisfaction, we deliver cutting-edge solutions that address the dynamic needs of the data center industry. As we continue to expand, we are seeking a skilled and experienced Data Center Construction Senior Safety Manager to join our dream team. We are not headhunters. We don't just put butts in seats. We are a dream team of experts in the industry to thrive from solving problems and getting things done!

Weeks Group's Values:

We Answer the Call

Integrity- Honesty-Trust- Nimbleness

We Don’t Take No for an Answer

Persistence- Determination- Accountable

We Solve Problems

We Work Hard and Reward Well

Within Challenging, Intense Projects

We Expect the Best from Each Other

Teamwork- Communication

We BTFM

Innovative- Disdain for Mediocrity

If you don't have data center experience or don't align with our values, no need to apply.

Senior Safety Manager – Mission Critical (Lead, Hyperscale Data Center Brownfield)

Location: Boydton, VA – On-site, full time

Employment Type: Full-time

Project Type: Hyperscale / Mission Critical Data Center – Brownfield (live campus / retrofit / expansion)

Reports To: Project Director / Director of Construction Operations (dotted line to Corporate Safety)

Role Summary

We’re hiring a Senior Safety Manager to lead our site safety team and own safety performance for a brownfield hyperscale data center project in Boydton, VA. This is a senior, field-first leadership role working in/around live critical infrastructure, where disciplined planning, access control, and high-risk work controls are essential. You will set expectations, coach supervisors and subcontractors, and drive a proactive safety culture that protects people, schedule, and operations.

This role may be filled by a traveler. If traveling, the company will provide a company credit card and cover all approved travel expenses (lodging, meals, rental car/vehicle, fuel, flights as needed, and incidentals) per company policy.

Leadership Responsibilities (Safety Team Lead)

Lead, coach, and develop the project safety team (Safety Managers/Coordinators) and set daily/weekly field coverage.
Establish the site’s safety rhythm: onboarding, field walks, audits, corrective actions, reporting cadence, and subcontractor accountability.
Serve as the primary safety point of contact with the client/GC, ensuring alignment to mission critical standardsand scorecards.

Key Responsibilities

Build and maintain the Site Safety Plan aligned to client requirements, OSHA, and company standards.
Own safety execution in a brownfield environment: phasing, shutdown windows, access controls, escorts, and strict change control.
Lead planning and controls for high-risk activities, including:
LOTO / energized work coordination (interface with electrical leadership and client procedures)
Hot work, confined space, crane & rigging, working at heights, trenching/excavation, concrete operations
Material handling and equipment movement in tight operating corridors; temporary protection/barriers
Implement and enforce permit-to-work and JHA/AHA processes; verify task planning before crews start.
Conduct incident and near-miss investigations; drive root cause analysis and corrective/preventive actions (CAPA).
Manage subcontractor safety performance: expectations, audits, trend reviews, and consequences for repeat non-compliance.
Deliver training and engagement: orientations, toolbox talks, supervisor coaching, and targeted refreshers.
Maintain safety documentation and reporting: inspections, action tracking, client reporting, and leadership updates.
Partner with construction, QA/QC, and commissioning teams to align safety gates with major milestones (energization, startup, IST).

Required Qualifications

8+ years safety leadership in construction; mission critical/data center experience strongly preferred (brownfield/live site a major plus).
Demonstrated ability to lead a safety team and influence multi-trade field execution.
Strong OSHA construction knowledge and practical expertise controlling high-risk work.
Excellent communication and field presence—able to coach, correct, and hold teams accountable.

Preferred Certifications

OSHA 30 (required or obtained quickly); OSHA 510/500 a plus
CHST or CSP preferred
Experience with client-driven permit systems and energized work coordination
Familiarity with safety software/tools (Procore, SafetyCulture/iAuditor, etc.)

What Success Looks Like

Strong safety culture with high reporting/learning from near-misses
Subcontractors consistently meet client standards and scorecards
Work executed safely through brownfield phasing, shutdowns, and energization milestones
Clear, measurable improvement in leading indicators (observations, actions closed, training, audits)

Travel & Expense Coverage (If Applicable)

Role may be filled by a traveler
Company provides a company credit card
All approved travel expenses covered per policy (lodging, meals, transportation, fuel, flights as needed, and incidentals)

Benefits