Construction Safety Manager | Owner’s Representative
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Compliance Management International (CMI) is a premier global provider of environmental, health, and safety (EHS) services, serving clients of all sizes for over 30 years. We collaborate closely with organizations, including Fortune 500 companies and governments, to enhance performance by offering integrated support that prioritizes productivity and growth while minimizing risks and ensuring regulatory compliance.
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At CMI, we believe in building more than just careers—we cultivate a workplace where people thrive. Whether you're looking for full-time stability, part-time flexibility, contract work, or a direct placement opportunity, we offer a variety of career paths to fit your life and goals.
Full-time team members enjoy a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision coverage, a 401(k) with company match, and employer-paid life insurance. We also provide short-term and long-term disability coverage, voluntary life insurance for employees and their families, generous paid time off, 9 paid holidays, and annual performance bonuses.
But the benefits don’t stop there. We invest in your future with paid training, educational opportunities, and a strong focus on career development. Our inclusive culture, commitment to safety, and appreciation for hard work create an environment where everyone can succeed.
No matter your employment type, at CMI, you're part of a team that values integrity, collaboration, and growth. Join us and discover what it means to work for a company that truly values its people.
Senior Construction Safety Specialist – Owner’s Representative
Data Center / Mission Critical Construction | Dallas–Fort Worth, TX
Location: Fort Worth / Dallas–Fort Worth Metroplex, Texas
Employment: Full-Time | Long-Term Opportunity
Project Type: Large-Scale Data Center / Mission Critical Construction
Role: Owner’s Representative – Construction Safety
Start Date: November 2026
High-Profile Data Center Safety Opportunity
Compliance Management International (CMI) is seeking an experienced Senior Construction Safety Specialist to represent the Owner on a high-profile, large-scale data center construction program in the Dallas–Fort Worth area.
This is a long-term, full-time opportunity for an accomplished construction safety professional who understands the pace, complexity, and high standards associated with mission-critical and data center construction.
The successful candidate will serve as a visible Owner’s Safety Representative, working closely with general contractors, subcontractors, project leadership, and field personnel to identify risk, verify compliance, drive corrective action, and strengthen the project's overall safety culture.
Data center / mission-critical construction experience is strongly preferred. Candidates must have at least 3+ years of construction safety experience representing or working directly for a General Contractor (GC).
This is an on-site position. Only candidates currently residing within reasonable commuting distance of the Dallas–Fort Worth project area should apply. No travel allowance, per diem, or relocation assistance is provided.
What You'll Do
- As the Senior Construction Safety Specialist, you will provide hands-on field safety leadership and Owner-level oversight throughout construction activities.
- Key responsibilities include:
- Serve as a professional and highly visible Owner’s Safety Representative on a major data center construction project.
- Monitor GC and subcontractor compliance with Owner requirements, project safety standards, OSHA regulations, and recognized industry best practices.
- Perform daily field observations, inspections, audits, and assessments to identify hazards, trends, and opportunities for improvement.
- Provide constructive, technically sound recommendations to contractors and project leadership.
- Review and evaluate Pre-Task Plans (PTPs), Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs), Job Safety Analyses (JSAs), permits, and high-risk work plans.
- Provide oversight of high-risk construction activities, including electrical work, energized systems, LOTO, fall protection, excavation, confined spaces, cranes/rigging, material handling, and mobile equipment.
- Apply strong knowledge of electrical safety, NFPA 70E, Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), and electrical construction hazards within a mission-critical environment.
- Participate in contractor safety meetings, coordination meetings, toolbox talks, preconstruction meetings, and project leadership discussions.
- Mentor, educate, and coach contractors, supervisors, and field personnel on safe work practices and risk reduction.
- Support site orientations, safety stand-downs, training initiatives, and project-specific safety programs.
- Identify recurring safety trends and work collaboratively with project stakeholders to develop sustainable corrective actions.
- Verify corrective actions are completed effectively and documented appropriately.
- Prepare professional safety reports, observations, metrics, and documentation for Owner and project management review.
- Promote a proactive, accountable, and collaborative safety culture across all levels of the project.
What We're Looking For
- Candidates should bring a strong combination of field credibility, technical safety knowledge, communication skills, and professional judgment.
- Required / Preferred Experience
- 5+ years of construction safety experience on large-scale commercial, industrial, mission-critical, or similarly complex construction projects preferred.
- Minimum 3+ years of construction safety experience representing or working directly for a General Contractor (GC).
- Data center and/or mission-critical construction experience strongly preferred.
- Owner's Representative / Owner's Safety Representative experience is highly desirable.
- Strong working knowledge of OSHA 29 CFR 1926 Construction Standards.
- Strong understanding of electrical construction safety and energy control.
- Experience monitoring multiple contractors and subcontractors within a fast-paced construction environment.
- Demonstrated ability to recognize hazards, evaluate risk, recommend controls, and professionally influence corrective action.
- Strong knowledge of JHA/JSA, Pre-Task Planning, LOTO, fall protection, electrical safety, confined space, excavation, cranes/rigging, and permit-to-work systems.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to communicate effectively with craft personnel, foremen, superintendents, safety professionals, project managers, and senior leadership.
- Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Office / Microsoft 365 and electronic safety management/reporting platforms.
Education & Certifications
The following qualifications are required or highly valued:
- OSHA 30-Hour Construction – current/recent certification strongly preferred.
- First Aid / CPR / AED – required.
- NFPA 70E training – highly preferred.
- BCSP certification – CHST, CSP, or STS-C – highly preferred.
- OSHA 510 or OSHA 500 – preferred.
- Bachelor's or associate degree in Occupational Safety & Health, Construction Safety, Environmental Health & Safety (EHS), Construction Management, or a related discipline preferred.
- Equivalent combinations of relevant education, certifications, and significant construction safety experience may be considered.
Physical & Work Environment Requirements
This is an active, field-based construction safety position supporting a large-scale project.
The role requires the ability to regularly stand and walk for extended periods; navigate active construction areas and uneven terrain; climb stairs and ladders; stoop and bend; access roofs and elevated work areas; enter permitted work areas as authorized; and lift or carry up to approximately 30 pounds.
The position may involve exposure to typical construction conditions, including noise, dust, changing temperatures, wind, rain, and other outdoor environmental conditions.
Reasonable accommodations will be considered for qualified individuals in accordance with applicable law.
Benefits & Total Rewards
At Compliance Management International (CMI), we recognize that attracting and retaining exceptional safety professionals means providing benefits that support both you and your family. Full-time team members enjoy a comprehensive and competitive benefits package, including:
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) retirement plan with company match
- Employer-paid life insurance
- Short-term and long-term disability coverage
- Voluntary life insurance options for employees and their families
- Generous paid time off (PTO)
- 9 paid company holidays
- Annual performance bonus opportunities
Schedule & Local Candidate Requirement
- Full-time, long-term, on-site opportunity.
- Flexibility to work overtime, extended shifts, or adjusted hours when required by project activities.
- Candidates must reside within a reasonable daily commuting distance of the Dallas–Fort Worth project location.
- No travel allowance provided.
- No per diem provided.
- No relocation assistance provided.
Why This Opportunity?
This is an opportunity to take a visible safety leadership role on a high-profile data center / mission-critical construction project and work directly with project stakeholders to influence safety performance at the Owner level.
We're looking for someone who can do more than identify deficiencies. We need a safety professional who can understand the risk, communicate the expectation, influence contractors, drive accountability, and help build a world-class safety culture.
If you have significant construction safety experience, understand the demands of data center and mission-critical construction, and are ready to represent the Owner with professionalism and credibility, we want to hear from you.
Apply today to join CMI as a Senior Construction Safety Specialist supporting one of the Dallas–Fort Worth area's major construction programs.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Compliance Management International (CMI) is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected status.
Position Disclaimer
This job description is intended to provide a general overview of the responsibilities and requirements of the role. It is not an exhaustive list and may be subject to change at any time to meet the needs of the organization. Management reserves the right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities as necessary.
AI Statement
Compliance Management International (CMI) may use technology, including artificial intelligence, to support portions of our recruiting process, such as candidate sourcing and administrative recruiting activities. Employment decisions involve human review and consideration of job-related qualifications. Reasonable accommodations are available throughout the application and interview process.
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