Job Description
Job DescriptionJob Title: Construction Safety Manager
Job Description
The Construction Safety Manager will serve as a field-level representative for health and safety on state-of-the-art hyperscale data center projects. This role involves providing essential oversight and support to General Contractor (GC) teams, fostering a culture of safety excellence and ensuring compliance with global construction safety requirements.
Responsibilities
- Ensure compliance with global construction safety policies and high-risk activity management plans, including Safety Performance Standards and necessary permits.
- Conduct regular on-site safety observations to assess compliance and identify areas for improvement, documenting findings in comprehensive reports.
- Engage in project task and field-level planning meetings to ensure safety considerations are integrated into all phases of planning and execution.
- Facilitate training sessions and workshops for GC leadership on safety requirements and best practices, emphasizing a strong safety culture.
- Work alongside GC teams to prepare them to meet safety expectations through transparent communication and constructive feedback.
- Influence and coach GC teams to empower them in managing operations and adopting innovative safety solutions.
- Engage with various internal and external stakeholders to ensure effective collaboration across all project levels.
- Drive continuous improvement of safety standards by researching and implementing industry best practices.
- Promote a growth mindset within the team, encouraging continuous learning and adaptability.
Essential Skills
- 5+ years of experience in construction safety management, preferably within hyperscale data center projects.
- Proven track record of engaging effectively with multiple stakeholders, demonstrating professionalism and strong relationship-building capabilities.
- Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to influence diverse teams.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills for assessing complex safety issues.
- Demonstrated ability to lead by example, influencing and motivating others to prioritize safety.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
- Preferred certifications: Certified Health and Safety Technician (CHST), Certified Safety Professional (CSP), or other relevant safety designations.
- Experience in field safety observations, auditing, and compliance for 5+ years.
- High-risk activity management experience, such as lockout/tagout (LOTO), work at heights, or electrical safety, for 3–5+ years.
Work Environment
This role is based onsite in Milwaukee, with a daily schedule from 6-7 am to 2-3 pm, involving approximately 50 hours a week and likely weekend work. Equipment such as a laptop, mouse, headset, and full PPE will be provided, including a chin strap hard hat, safety-toed boots, and high visibility class 2 vest. The use of Bluebeam on the laptop is required.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract position based out of Sturtevant, WI.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $70.00 - $90.00/hr.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Sturtevant,WI.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Apr 14, 2026.
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I is embedded into our culture through:
- Hiring diverse talent
- Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
- Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
- Ensuring growth opportunities for our people
Actalent is an equal opportunity employer.
About Actalent
Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services. For more than 40 years, we’ve helped visionary companies advance their goals. Headquartered in the United States, our teams span 150 offices across North America, EMEA, and APAC—with four delivery centers in India led by 1,000+ extraordinary employees who connect their passion with purpose every day.
Our Bangalore, Hyderabad, Pune, and Chennai delivery centers are hubs of engineering expertise, with core capabilities in mechanical and electrical engineering, systems and software, and manufacturing engineering. Our teams deliver work across multiple industries including transportation, consumer and industrial products, and life sciences. We serve more than 4,500 clients, including many Fortune 500 brands. Learn more about how we can work together at actalentservices.com.