Mechanical Construction Safety Director
Safety Director - Mechanical Construction (Data Centers)
Austin, Texas
The Opportunity
A leading national mechanical contractor is seeking a Safety Director to oversee safety strategy and execution across major mission critical/data centre construction projects in the Austin market.
This is a high-impact leadership role focused on driving a best-in-class safety culture across complex, fast-paced mechanical builds.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead safety programs across large-scale mechanical construction projects (HVAC, piping, plumbing)
- Oversee safety delivery on mission critical / data centre projects
- Manage and mentor a team of Safety Managers and field safety professionals
- Partner closely with project and operations leadership
- Ensure compliance with OSHA regulations while promoting proactive safety initiatives
- Lead incident investigations, audits, and continuous improvement efforts
- Embed safety into preconstruction planning and project execution
- Champion a zero-incident, high-accountability culture
What We're Looking For
- 10+ years of construction safety experience
- Strong background within:
- Mechanical / MEP contractors
- Large-scale commercial or industrial projects
- Experience on mission critical / data centre projects (highly preferred)
- Proven ability to lead safety on large, complex job sites
- Experience managing teams of safety professionals
- Comfortable working in fast-track, high-performance environments
Certifications
- OSHA 500 or 510 (required)
- CHST or CSP (strongly preferred)
Why This Role
- Opportunity to lead safety on high-profile, complex projects
- Strong pipeline of data center / mission critical work in Austin
- Join a well-established, growth-focused contractor
- Significant influence on culture, strategy, and project delivery
Apply
If you're a safety leader with strong mechanical construction experience and exposure to mission critical environments, this is an excellent opportunity to step into a key leadership role.
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