Safety Manager - Date Center - Gainesville, VA

Gainesville, Virginia Permanent USD100,000 - USD130,000 per year View Job Description
The Safety Manager - Data Center - Gainesville, VA will be fully dedicated to a hyperscale data center project, overseeing site safety during tenant fit‑out and beyond. This is a rare opportunity to be the company's first safety hire and help build a safety department from the ground up.
  • Fast‑track path from Safety Manager to Director-level leadership!
  • Build out safety program from day one for new data center division!

About Our Client

This fast‑growing general contractor is entering an exciting new market with strong executive leadership and a proven growth trajectory. Known for its autonomy, tight‑knit culture, and entrepreneurial mindset, the company offers a platform where high performers are recognized and promoted quickly. This role offers the opportunity to lead the safety department and grow into senior leadership as the company scales.

Job Description

The Safety Manager - Data Center - Gainesville, VA will be responsible for:

  • Serve as the dedicated Safety Manager for a large hyperscale data center project
  • Develop and implement site‑specific safety plans, policies, and procedures
  • Lead safety orientations, training programs, and toolbox talks
  • Conduct regular site audits, inspections, and incident investigations
  • Partner closely with project leadership, subcontractors, and ownership
  • Establish safety standards that will scale across future data center projects
  • Track and report safety metrics while driving continuous improvement
  • Play a key role in launching and shaping the company's data center safety program



MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.

The Successful Applicant

A successful Safety Manager - Data Center - Gainesville, VA should have:

  • Proven experience as a Safety Manager on large commercial or industrial projects
  • Strong working knowledge of OSHA regulations and construction safety standards
  • Experience building or improving safety programs preferred
  • Ability to work autonomously and influence teams without bureaucracy
  • Interest in long‑term growth into a regional or corporate safety leadership role

What's on Offer

The Safety Manager - Data Center - Gainesville, VA will receive:

  • Competitive annual salary ranging $100,000 to $130,000 USD.
  • Clear runway to grow into a Director‑level role and build a department
  • Join a contractor experiencing rapid revenue and backlog growth
  • Competitive benefits including 100% covered individual medical and dental
  • 401k match



If you're passionate about safety and eager to make a positive impact in the construction industry, we encourage you to apply today!

Contact
Morgan Metcalf
Quote job ref
JN-042026-7000457

Job summary

Sector
Construction
Sub Sector
Site Manager
Industry
Property
Location
Gainesville
Contract Type
Permanent
Consultant name
Morgan Metcalf
Job Reference
JN-042026-7000457