Senior Safety Manager

Whether you're a recent grad or a seasoned professional, you can experience meaningful career growth at MPS. Enjoy a true sense of ownership as you work with a proven industry leader on some of the most exciting and high-profile projects in the nation. We offer a wide range of job opportunities, competitive compensation, full benefits, an Employee Stock Ownership Plan and more.

The Senior HSE Manager is a Senior level position responsible for leading multiple teams and leaders of leaders. This position oversees the implantation of health, safety, and environmental (HSE) practices across the facility with an emphasis on leadership and team development. Other responsibilities include hazard identification, incident investigation, safety training, and ensuring compliance with company and regulatory standards. The position also involves mentoring junior team members, developing future leaders, and collaborating with field leadership, subcontractors, and customers to maintain a safe and productive work environment.

• Monitors progress and performance of multiple teams and safety programs, taking corrective action as necessary.

• Plans and assigns work for team members.

• Identifies, teaches, and develops future leaders and wider safety members.

• Coach and manage HSE professionals to build capability, strengthen talent pipelines, and address performance issues.

• Align corporate safety strategy with field execution across construction and operational sites.

• Assess training needs and develop targeted programs for teams and project sites.

• Facilitate communication between corporate EHS leadership, field teams, and frontline stakeholders to ensure consistent program implementation.

• Promote accountability across business and field leadership.

• Serve as a liaison with cross-functional teams to integrate safety into all phases of the data center lifecycle.

• Contribute to cross-company initiatives related to safety, including resiliency, business continuity, ESG, and workforce engagement.

• Provide proactive, strategic safety insights to senior leadership on emerging risks and incident trends.

• Participate in pre-construction meetings and develop site-specific safety plans.

• Maintain a high level of expertise in company HSE standards, programs, and goals.

• Champion HSE standards across projects to foster a safe and productive environment.

• Partner with EHS training teams as a subject matter expert to ensure technical and regulatory competency.

• Support additional EHS initiatives as assigned.

• Manage multiple priorities while delivering high-quality support to internal stakeholders.

• Serve as a strategic contributor to the Health & Safety Program team, driving innovation and direction.

• Collaborate with global HSE and governance teams to develop proactive risk-reduction strategies.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, etc.); Oracle preferred

• Excellent ability to coach, develop, manage, team members.

• Ability to manage and de-escalate difficult conversations and situations.

• Ability to build organizational talent pipeline and development of future leaders.

• Professional interpersonal and customer service skills

• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail

• Expert understanding of the organization's hierarchy, jobs, qualifications, compensation and performance management philosophy, and supporting administrative practices.

• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines

• Expert analytical and problem-solving skills

• Prioritize and manage multiple tasks, changing priorities as necessary

• Work under time pressure and adapt to changing requirements with a positive attitude

• Self-motivated, proactive and an effective team player

• Expert coaching abilities.

• Interact effectively and professionally with all levels of employees within regional business unit, both management and staff alike, vendors, clients, and others

• 4-year related degree and 8 years related experience plus ASP certification or 11 years relevant experience and SMS.

• Ability to spend 80% of working time on active construction sites.

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• General work environment - sitting for long periods, standing, walking, typing, carrying, pushing, bending. Work is conducted primarily indoors with varying environmental conditions such as fluorescent lighting and air conditioning.

• Noise level is usually low to medium; it can be loud on the jobsite.

• We fully comply with the ADA and applicable state law, including considering reasonable accommodation measures that may enable qualified disabled applicants and employees to perform essential functions.

• Occasional lifting of up to 30 lbs.

• ESOP - Employee Stock Ownership

• 401K

• Annual bonus program based upon performance, profitability, and achievement

• 17 PTO days per year plus 10 paid holidays

• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

• Term Life, AD&D Insurance, and Voluntary Life Insurance

• Disability Income Protection Insurance

• Pre-tax Flexible Spending Plans (Health and Dependent Care)

• Charitable Giving Match with our Rosendin Foundation

The pay range for this role is what we expect to pay for candidates that meet the specified qualifications and requirements listed on this job description. Candidate's pay can vary based on location, job-related experience, skills, and education.

Our success is rooted in our people. We all come together around long-term vision and a sense of shared ownership. As a group, we do whatever it takes to ensure the success of our business and your career.

MPS is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are considered regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.