Safety Manager

SLS Consultants is one of the fastest growing real estate development and construction consulting firms in the industry today. We are embedded in the ever-expanding Data Center market, as well as Advanced Manufacturing, Life Science, and Healthcare asset classes. As we enter the next phase of our growth journey, we are hyper focused on providing career opportunities for our employees, maintaining our quality and culture, and consistently delivering excellence for our clients. Join SLS to fast-track your career, maximize your industry impact, and partner with iconic brands to build the digital infrastructure of tomorrow!

SLS Consultants is seeking an ONSITE Safety Manager to join our team in De Soto, Kansas. The Safety Manager will support the successful delivery of mission-critical data center construction projects by promoting a strong safety culture and ensuring compliance with environmental, health, and safety requirements. This role will partner with clients, contractors, subcontractors, and project teams to proactively identify risks and maintain the highest standards of jobsite safety.

Responsibilities

• Lead project safety programs and promote a proactive safety culture.

• Conduct site inspections, audits, and hazard assessments.

• Monitor contractor and subcontractor compliance with OSHA and project safety requirements.

• Lead incident investigations and implement corrective actions.

• Review JHAs, AHAs, permits, and site-specific safety plans.

• Facilitate safety orientations, toolbox talks, and training programs.

• Track safety metrics, inspections, observations, and corrective actions.

• Support high-risk activities including electrical work, commissioning, crane operations, fall protection, confined space entry, and LOTO.

• Partner with project teams and clients to mitigate risks and drive continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of EHS experience supporting large-scale construction projects.

• Data center, mission-critical, semiconductor, advanced manufacturing, healthcare, pharmaceutical, or industrial construction experience preferred.

• Strong knowledge of OSHA regulations, contractor safety management, incident investigations, and risk assessments.

• Experience conducting site audits, inspections, and safety training.

• Strong communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills.

• Bachelor's degree in Occupational Safety, Environmental Science, Construction Management, Engineering, or related field preferred; equivalent experience considered.