SENIOR SITE SAFETY MANAGER- DATA CENTER (AZ)

About You:

Solutions-Oriented. Problem-solving brings you a sense of accomplishment and you bring a positive attitude, curious listening skills, and a solutions mindset to the table.

Experienced. You have unique experience in our industry, and you use that to mentor others, solve complex problems, and improve safety culture.

Communicative. You value your strong communication skills and appreciate open dialogue. You know how to share information with team members at all organizational levels and you care about gaining alignment and building rapport with clients, trade partners, project teams, and field crews.

About Us:

At Lewis, where every employee is an owner, our people are empowered to make decisions – big and small – to meet the goals of our clients. We are passionate about our work and driven to build quality buildings that stand the test of time. With fulfillment as one of our six core values, Lewis has a collaborative and supportive culture committed to the success and development of our people.

 

About the Position:

The Senior Site Safety Manager provides advanced leadership and technical expertise to ensure the effective implementation of Lewis’ Environmental Health & Safety (EH&S) program across multiple complex projects or high‑risk portfolios.

This role serves as a key bridge between field operations and enterprise safety initiatives, driving regulatory compliance, continuous improvement, and the development and mentoring of safety staff. The Senior Site Safety Manager provides leadership for Safety Department staff on a large campus or similarly complex project.

The Senior Site Safety Manager acts as the primary escalation point for jobsite safety concerns and regulatory inspections while supporting strategic safety objectives. This role also serves as the primary point of contact for the client’s safety department, providing a single, accountable interface for all safety‑related matters.

PRIMARY FUNCTIONS AND ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

Site-Specific Safety Plan (SSSP)

• Collaborate with project teams to develop and customize Site‑Specific Safety Plans (SSSPs) for complex or multi‑site projects, including projects within projects.
• Partner with project teams to develop client‑specific safety tools and requirements, including SSSPs.
• Review and validate subcontractor SSSPs for completeness and regulatory compliance; intervene to address deficiencies.
• Ensure consistent implementation of crisis management plans across all assigned sites.

Safety Audits & Compliance

• Conduct advanced safety audits and trend analysis across assigned projects.
• Lead pre‑task plan audits for high‑risk activities.
• Manage regulatory inspections and citation responses; serve as liaison with regulatory agencies.
• Ensure corrective actions are implemented in a timely manner and properly documented in safety management software.

Incident Investigation & Claims

• Facilitate complex incident analysis meetings to identify root causes and contributing factors.
• Identify systemic issues and recommend corrective actions or policy enhancements for assigned projects.
• Partner with the Safety Director to oversee and triage vendor relationships and conduct occupational clinic performance reviews for assigned projects or campus environments.

Training & Development

• Design and deliver advanced technical safety training for project and field leadership to strengthen hazard awareness and regulatory compliance.
• Mentor Safety Managers, Coordinators, Representatives, and Administrators by setting clear expectations and providing ongoing coaching and development.
• Support succession planning and leadership development within the safety team to build bench strength and continuity.

Leadership & Communication

• Act as a visible and vocal safety leader, reinforcing and promoting Lewis’ safety‑first culture.
• Represent the Lewis safety program in client meetings and relevant industry associations.
• Support business development efforts by contributing safety expertise to proposals, interviews, and client pursuits.

Data & Reporting

• Develop and maintain project‑specific safety dashboards; analyze leading and lagging indicators in accordance with client requirements.
• Provide monthly safety performance reports to the Safety Director and Operations leadership.
• Recommend proactive safety measures based on trend analysis and predictive metrics for assigned