Safety Manager, Data Centers

Company: Suffolk Construction
Location: Richmond
Posted on: December 31, 2025

Job Description:

Suffolk is a national enterprise that builds, innovates and invests. Suffolk is an end-to-end business that provides value throughout the entire project lifecycle by leveraging its core construction management services with vertical service lines that include real estate capital investment, design, self-perform construction services, technology start-up investment (Suffolk Technologies) and innovation research/development. Suffolk – America’s Contractor – is a national company with more than $5.0 billion in annual revenue, 2,600 employees, and main offices in Boston (headquarters), New York City, Miami, West Palm Beach, Tampa, Estero, Dallas, Los Angeles, San Francisco, and San Diego. Suffolk manages some of the most complex, sophisticated projects in the country, serving clients in every major industry sector, including healthcare, life sciences, education, gaming, transportation/aviation, government, mission critical and commercial. Suffolk is privately held and is led by founder, chairman and CEO John Fish. Suffolk is ranked 8 on ENR’s list of “Top CM-at-Risk Contractors.” Suffolk is seeking people who are bold. Curious. Innovative. Caring. Looking for the career opportunity of a lifetime. We’ll challenge and inspire you to be your very best. We’ll embrace what makes you unique and lift you up as you take chances. Here, you’ll find a place where you can act with purpose and integrity, bringing intelligence and grit to every aspect of your job. Join us for the chance to leverage your inherent curiosity and proven capabilities to catapult you to the next level. The Role: The Mission Critical Center of Excellence manages billions of dollars in projects annually, specializing in data center and mission-critical construction for leading technology and telecommunications clients across the United States. Focused on fast-paced, MEP-intensive projects, the group is recognized for delivering complex solutions while offering significant opportunities for career advancement within the thriving mission-critical construction industry. This position works with Superintendent and Project Manager to administer, direct, and implement compliance with corporate safety and health policies and procedures. This position is responsible for the overall safety procedures on a project specific level or as assigned to multiple project sites within a region. At Suffolk, we believe that our total rewards program should offer you and your family the support you need when it matters most. That’s why we have created a program that provides employees with access to a wide variety of options that can be personalized to support you and your loved ones physically, emotionally, and financially. Benefits include, competitive salaries, auto allowances and gas cards for certain roles, access to market leading medical and emotional and mental health benefits, dental, and vision insurance plans, virtual care options for physical therapy and primary care, generous paid time off, 401k plan with employer match and access to expert financial resources, company paid and voluntary life insurance, tax deferred savings accounts, 10 backup daycare days each year, short- and long-term disability, commuter benefits and more. Responsibilities Conducts regular site inspections, recording safe and unsafe conditions using Hammertech Software Performs administrative tasks related to project specific safety documentation and document storage systems. Coordinates, schedules, and facilitates subcontractor’s Pre-Construction Safety Planning Meetings, conducted with Operations Team Acts as a resource for field operations for Federal (OSHA) state and local safety and health regulations including NFPA Standards. Reviews Subcontractors Site Specific Safety Programs and Job Hazard Analysis prior to subcontractor mobilization. Periodically attends and monitors Tool Box Talks conducted by subcontractors to assure documentation and quality. Facilitate post incident investigations with trade partners post incident. Coordinates with Regional Risk Manager’s for identification of claims trends and proactive risk management planning. Responsible for safety orientations and reviewing documentation from subcontractors for the proper training of their employees as related to the scope of work. Coordinate, schedule and facilitate all Subcontractors Pre-Construction Safety Planning Meetings acting as a resources for field operations with compliance on Federal (OSHA). and state as well as local safety and health regulations including NFPA Standards. Create, communicate, enforce, and identify opportunities for improvements in Site Specific Safety Program. Responsible for ensuring local, state, and federal safety related permits are in place and current. Be proficient in regional regulatory requirements. Responsible for all site safety related meetings and update all safety related logistics plans. Responsible for emergency action planning. Qualifications Candidate must possess Suffolk’s Core Values: Passion, Integrity, Hard Work and Professionalism 3 years of related work experience in field of Construction Health and Safety. Working knowledge of Federal and State safety and health regulations, as well as local building code issues for safety and health Bachelor’s degree in Construction or Safety preferred but not required Certified OSHA Construction Industry Outreach Trainer and CHST Designation preferred. Demonstrated expertise with construction and safety technologies and practices Willingness to provide best in class customer service Completed required internal training with Learning and Development team Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills Strong planning, problem solving, and troubleshooting skills Individual must be collaborative and positive in directing people Capacity to coordinate efforts with field staff and external partners Meticulous attention to detail Ability to make decisions promptly and with confidence Sound business judgment Highly organized, able to prioritize and multi-task The ability to manage and embrace change. Respond and adapt to new processes and new ways of looking at old problems. Working Conditions While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit for long periods of time; talk or hear; perform fine motor, hand and finger skills in the use of a keyboard, telephone, or writing. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; and reach with arms and/or hands. Specific vision abilities include close vision, distance vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus. The employee will spend their time in an office environment with a quiet to moderate noise level. Job site walking. EEO Statement Suffolk provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy or maternity, national origin, citizenship, genetic information, disability, protected veteran, gender identity, age or any other status protected by law. This policy applies to recruiting, hiring, transfers, promotions, terminations, compensation, benefits, and all other terms and conditions of employment. Suffolk will not tolerate any unlawful discrimination toward, or harassment of, applicants or employees by anyone at Suffolk, or anyone working on behalf of Suffolk.

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