Safety Superintendent

About this role

Lead safety for electrical construction and datacenter projects across North Carolina as the senior on-site safety authority. You’ll supervise and mentor Safety Coordinators and Specialists, develop site-specific safety plans, run audits and inspections, and work directly with project teams to eliminate hazards. This field-based role requires strong leadership in the field, hands-on incident investigations and root cause analysis, and clear communication with project management and corporate safety. Travel between project sites is expected; candidates willing to relocate are encouraged to apply.

What you'll do

• • Supervise and mentor Safety Coordinators and Safety Specialists assigned to multiple project sites.
• • Develop, implement, and maintain site-specific safety plans (SSSPs) for electrical and datacenter work.
• • Conduct regular site audits, OSHA-compliance checks, inspections, and follow up on corrective actions.
• • Lead incident investigations and root cause analysis; document findings and ensure corrective measures are implemented.
• • Coordinate and deliver toolbox talks, site safety meetings, and training for field crews and subcontractors.
• • Serve as the primary safety liaison between field personnel, project management, and corporate safety leadership.

What we're looking for

• • Minimum 5 years’ experience in construction site safety with leadership responsibility on electrical projects; datacenter experience preferred.
• • Proven ability to develop and enforce site-specific safety plans and maintain project safety documentation.
• • Strong verbal and written communication — able to coach crews, write clear reports, and present findings to management.
• • Experience conducting OSHA-focused audits, inspections, incident investigations, and root cause analysis.
• • Practical problem-solving and conflict-resolution skills in a fast-paced field environment.
• • Valid driver’s license and willingness to travel between job sites; open to relocation for the right candidate.

Qualifications

• • OSHA 30-hour Construction Safety (OSHA 30)
• • CHST (Construction Health and Safety Technician)
• • CPR and First Aid certification
• • Valid U.S. driver’s license
• • High school diploma or GED; additional safety-related certificates or degree a plus
• • Spanish language skills a plus

What we offer

• • Relocation assistance available for candidates willing to move into the region.
• • Company-paid PPE and safety equipment provided for field work.
• • Paid time off and paid holidays.
• • Paid training and certification support (maintain required credentials on company time).
• • 401(k) retirement plan with employer match and basic medical/dental/vision options.

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