Senior Site Safety Manager- Data Center (Az

Senior Site Safety Manager

The Senior Site Safety Manager provides advanced leadership and technical expertise to ensure the effective implementation of Lewis' Environmental Health & Safety (EH&S) program across multiple complex projects or high‑risk portfolios.

This role serves as a key bridge between field operations and enterprise safety initiatives, driving regulatory compliance, continuous improvement, and the development and mentoring of safety staff. The Senior Site Safety Manager provides leadership for Safety Department staff on a large campus or similarly complex project.

The Senior Site Safety Manager acts as the primary escalation point for jobsite safety concerns and regulatory inspections while supporting strategic safety objectives. This role also serves as the primary point of contact for the client's safety department, providing a single, accountable interface for all safety‑related matters.

PRIMARY FUNCTIONS AND ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

Site-Specific Safety Plan (SSSP)

• Collaborate with project teams to develop and customize Site‑Specific Safety Plans (SSSPs) for complex or multi‑site projects, including projects within projects.
• Partner with project teams to develop client‑specific safety tools and requirements, including SSSPs.
• Review and validate subcontractor SSSPs for completeness and regulatory compliance; intervene to address deficiencies.
• Ensure consistent implementation of crisis management plans across all assigned sites.

Safety Audits & Compliance

• Conduct advanced safety audits and trend analysis across assigned projects.
• Lead pre‑task plan audits for high‑risk activities.
• Manage regulatory inspections and citation responses; serve as liaison with regulatory agencies.
• Ensure corrective actions are implemented in a timely manner and properly documented in safety management software.

Incident Investigation & Claims

• Facilitate complex incident analysis meetings to identify root causes and contributing factors.
• Identify systemic issues and recommend corrective actions or policy enhancements for assigned projects.
• Partner with the Safety Director to oversee and triage vendor relationships and conduct occupational clinic performance reviews for assigned projects or campus environments.

Training & Development

• Design and deliver advanced technical safety training for project and field leadership to strengthen hazard awareness and regulatory compliance.
• Mentor Safety Managers, Coordinators, Representatives, and Administrators by setting clear expectations and providing ongoing coaching and development.
• Support succession planning and leadership development within the safety team to build bench strength and continuity.

Leadership & Communication

• Act as a visible and vocal safety leader, reinforcing and promoting Lewis' safety‑first culture.
• Represent the Lewis safety program in client meetings and relevant industry associations.
• Support business development efforts by contributing safety expertise to proposals, interviews, and client pursuits.

Data & Reporting

• Develop and maintain project‑specific safety dashboards; analyze leading and lagging indicators in accordance with client requirements.
• Provide monthly safety performance reports to the Safety Director and Operations leadership.
• Recommend proactive safety measures based on trend analysis and predictive metrics for assigned projects, aligned with client requirements.

EH&S Program Support

• Support the Divisional Safety Director in the effective implementation of the Company EH&S program. Coordinate with Safety Leaders across Lewis operating divisions to ensure a consistent safety culture, policies, and processes throughout the enterprise.
• Selectively participate in industry associations that deliver high value in education, industry advocacy, and business development.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Safety Director, which may include, but are not limited to:
• Develop safety training programs by identifying needs, curating content, and implementing training that drives lasting knowledge and behavior change.
• Audit safety training offerings for content quality and effectiveness.
• Manage safety training administrative functions, including…