Project Safety Director - Data Center Construction

The Boldt Company, a subsidiary of the Boldt Group

Location: Glencoe, MN | Traveling

At Boldt, we build more than complex projects, and we build strong relationships, great teams, and lasting impact.

If you're an experienced construction professional looking to make a meaningful impact, we encourage you to apply and start a conversation with us.

We Are Boldt

• Our People: We create opportunities for growth, fulfillment, and reaching full potential.
• Our Customers: We exceed expectations through advocacy, problem-solving, and collaboration.
• Our Partners: We collaborate with trust and respect to drive innovation and shared success.
• Our Communities: We give back with our time, talents, and resources, elevating dignity and doing good

Why You’ll Love Working at Boldt

• Employee Owned: Your work fuels our success and your future
• Purpose‑Driven: ESG‑focused work aligned with strong values
• Better Together: Teamwork, trust, and shared accountability
• Safety First: Everyone home safe every day
• Career Growth: Real development through mentorship and hands‑on learning
• High‑Impact Projects: Complex work that matters
• Lead & Mentor: Learn today, lead tomorrow
• Rich Culture: What started as a carpentry shop has grown into a multi‑million‑dollar company built on relationships and craftsmanship
• High Performance: By people, strengthened through AI and technology that enhance collaboration, transparency, and results.

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At Boldt, high performance starts with strong relationships. We believe the best projects are delivered by teams that trust each other, communicate openly, and take ownership from the field to the office. Our culture blends accountability with support; where learning, mentorship, and collaboration, drive results. You won’t just contribute to projects that matter; you’ll grow alongside people who are investing in your success.

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What You Bring

Candidates whose experience or expertise substantially exceed the requirements of the role are encouraged to apply, as compensation may be reviewed based on individual qualifications.

• Bachelor’s degree in Safety, Occupational Health, Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field preferred.
• 7+ years of construction safety experience, preferably supporting large, mission critical or data center work.
• Previous experience leading safety activities on a large construction project or multiple major scopes of work.
• Strong knowledge of OSHA construction standards, including 29 CFR 1926, and construction safety best practices.
• Experience implementing and maintaining site-specific safety plans, policies, procedures, and training programs.
• Experience evaluating high-risk construction activities such as:
  • Electrical and energized work
  • Lockout/tagout and hazardous energy control
  • Fall protection and work at heights
  • Lifting, rigging, and crane operations
  • Excavation and trenching
  • Confined-space activities
  • Structural steel erection
  • Mechanical and electrical installations
  • Equipment startup and commissioning
• Ability to conduct jobsite inspections, audits, job hazard analyses, and risk assessments and develop corrective actions when needed.
• Experience with incident investigations and root-cause analysis.
• Ability to proactively review upcoming construction activities and identify potential safety risks before work begins.
• Demonstrated ability to coach, influence, and hold project teams and trade partners accountable for safety expectations.
• Strong communication and leadership skills with the ability to work effectively with craft professionals, subcontractors, project leadership, clients, and other stakeholders.
• Ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, schedule-driven construction environment with multiple contractors and scopes of work occurring simultaneously.
• Experience leading or providing direction to project safety professionals preferred.
• Data center or mission-critical construction experience preferred, especially involving complex electrical and MEP systems.
• CSP (Certified Safety Professional), CHST (Construction Health and Safety Technician), or similar safety certification preferred.
• OSHA 30-Hour Construction training strongly preferred.
• Ability to work on-site at active construction projects and travel or relocate to project locations as needed.

Compensation

Target Hiring Range: $125,000 - $165,000 annually

Boldt recognizes that experience, expertise, and specialized skills create value. The target hiring range for this position is $125,000 - $165,000 annually; however, compensation is determined based on qualifications, experience, certifications, geographic market conditions, internal equity, and business considerations. In addition to base compensation, employees may be eligible for incentive compensation and participation in applicable company benefit programs.

Unsolicited Correspondence

The Boldt Group and its subsidiaries engage recruiting agencies exclusively through our Enterprise Support Talent Acquisition team and only when a valid, Boldt approved agreement is in place. Boldt does not accept unsolicited resumes or candidate submissions at any time, including agencies with an active agreement—unless the submission is expressly requested by the Enterprise Support Talent Acquisition team. Any unsolicited submissions will be deemed the property of The Boldt Group, and no placement fees will be paid. All agency inquiries must be directed to the Enterprise Support Talent Acquisition team. At this time, we are not entertaining any new agency submissions or outreach.

EEOC

The Boldt Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.