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Position Overview

Align offers a wide variety of services centered around the data center white space. We are a white space fit-out general contractor who manages the entire fit-out of data centers across the country. Our services include designing layouts, overhead support systems (to support cable pathways and electrical systems), power striping and redundancy planning for distribution from PDUs to cabinet receptacles, conduit pathways, and low voltage structured cable infrastructure. We are seeking an experienced Safety Manager to provide dedicated safety leadership for our data center construction operations. This role ensures that all project activities are planned and executed safely, aligning with our safety management system, regulatory requirements, and client expectations. The ideal candidate brings a strong background in construction safety, especially in high-risk, MEP-heavy, or critical facility environments, and is passionate about preventing serious incidents and driving continuous improvement.

This is a full-time position offering a base salary commensurate with experience, comprehensive benefits, paid time off, paid training, and performance-based bonuses. The location for this position is flexible, but we prefer candidates located near these offices: Plano TX, Chicago IL, and Phoenix AZ. Candidates should be open to travel outside the region as needed.

Responsibilities

• Partner with Data Center Design, Procure and Build leadership, project teams, subcontractors, and clients to support safe work planning and execution
• Maintain a strong daily presence in the field through safety walks, observations, and coaching conversations
• Lead and support pre-task planning (JHAs/JSAs), ensuring high-risk work is reviewed and controlled before execution
• Conduct site inspections, audits, and verification of control measures; ensure timely corrective actions
• Track and drive closure of safety observations, corrective actions, and near-miss follow-ups
• Lead or support incident and near-miss investigations, including root cause analysis and corrective actions
• Develop and deliver safety training and toolbox talks tailored to site-specific risks
• Monitor and influence high-risk work activities (electrical, LOTO, working at heights, confined space, lifting operations)
• Track and report safety metrics, trends, and leading indicators to project leadership
• Partner with clients on safety expectations, coordination, and sitewide initiatives

Required Qualifications

• Strong background in construction safety, especially in high-risk, MEP-heavy, or critical facility environments
• Passionate about preventing serious incidents and driving continuous improvement

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience managing safety programs at site or organizational level
• Bilingual (English + Spanish or Russian)

To support a fair, consistent, and high-quality hiring experience, some interviews may be recorded. These recordings help our team focus fully on the conversation at hand, rather than note-taking, and allow us to better evaluate and improve our recruitment process. Recordings are used solely for internal purposes such as training, quality assurance, and process improvement. Candidates will be informed in advance and asked to provide consent before any recording takes place.

Align is a premier global provider of technology infrastructure solutions. Align specializes in designing and deploying technology infrastructure solutions from the data center to the desktop as well as providing managed IT services for clients. Our professional services team, which includes Data Center Solutions, provide strategic consulting, design, project management, engineering, implementation and support. Our best-in-class Managed Services team provides IT services and cybersecurity advisory for clients within the Alternative Investment industry. Align is a Microsoft Tier 1 Cloud Solutions Provider (CSP) and Gold Partner. Our client centric approach and passion for driving IT innovation has enabled us to provide tailored solutions and business transformations for over three decades. Leading firms have relied on Align to provide forward-thinking technology strategies that support their current and future business needs. Our teams have flawless track records of delivering technical solutions and have established long-standing relationships with an impressive client list of both Global 1000 and SMB clients. We work across a diverse list of industries including financial services, life sciences (pharmaceutical and health care), retail, technology, media and telecommunications.