Manager, Safety

At Rowan Digital Infrastructure, we are transforming data center delivery for speed and scale. Our mission is to deliver best-in-class data center solutions to hyperscale customers who share our commitment to sustainability, and to do so with an unwavering focus on efficiency, quality, and flexibility. Our data center solutions are tailored to our customers’ needs and delivered by our exceptional end-to-end team. Rowan is assembling a strategic portfolio of data center sites in Tier 1 markets across the United States at various stages of development, and we’re looking for incredible and passionate people to help us advance our company and our commitment to building a more sustainable future.

Rowan is backed by Quinbrook, a leading investor in the energy transition, and Blackstone, the world’s largest alternative asset manager.

Ready to join us in transforming the future of data centers and sustainability? Apply now to explore exciting career opportunities at Rowan Digital Infrastructure and be a part of our mission to revolutionize data center delivery.

Role Summary

Rowan Digital Infrastructure is looking for a Project Safety Manager to join our team to support a project in Lytle, TX. The Safety Manager is a critical part of the site project team that will help support all aspects of the Rowan approach for site construction and operational startup. The successful candidate will have excellent strategic thinking skills, organizational and communication skills, the ability to multitask, comfort with ambiguity, and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment. This position will report to the Senior Regional Safety Manager.

Travel: 10-15% with occasional travel to Rowan Office locations for team gatherings

Compensation: 110K-130K (plus bonus and variables)

Location: This role will be 100% onsite in Lytle, TX

Essential Responsibilities

Lead the end-to-end construction safety for data center projects, from development to final delivery

Responsible for actively monitoring the safety of all site infrastructure, substation, and core/shell construction

Ensure General Contractor compliance with Rowan Contractor Safety Management Program

Work closely with Rowan’s Development, Engineering, and Procurement teams to ensure seamless project handoff and operational readiness

Drive continuous improvement initiatives, evaluating construction processes, and implementing best practices

Promoting our safety culture and leading programs to improve the Company's overall safety culture

Accountable for maintaining and reporting EHS metrics for the project site

Analyze and trend safety data, leading indicators, observations, incidents, and other EHS metrics to identify patterns, emerging risks, and opportunities for continuous improvement and proactive risk reduction

Support accident/incident investigation and analysis with the General Contractor to determine improvements needed

Review and assist with development of necessary plans, procedures and strategies implementation and ensures their consistency and adequacy

Use radical transparency to drive the safety culture and ensure all observations, near misses and incidents are surfaced, documented, and used to learn and drive injury to zero

Build and continuously improve the policies, procedures, technology and safety reporting platform for the workplace and construction site activities

Regularly reviewing and updating existing policies and procedures to ensure they are up to industry’s best practice

Performing safety audits and physically inspecting all work areas and jobsites to identify possible safety issues

Conducting risk assessments to minimize accidents, occupational illnesses, or long-term health hazards

Collaborate with contractors, vendors, and other partners to prepare monthly or annual safety reports and present the information to management

Responsible for directly managing a team of 2 safety professionals

Actively participate in site High Risk Activity (HRA) meetings

Collaborate with the General Contractor to ensure Site Safety Steering Committees are implemented and effective

Collaborate with the General Contractor to implement and drive a successful worker safety observation and engagement program (Good Catch/Positive Observation)

Education, Skills, and Experience

7+ years as a safety professional within a construction delivery organization; data center experience highly desired

A bachelor's degree in a safety-specific field such as occupational health and safety or equivalent experience

A certificate in occupational health and safety management desired, ideally from the Board of Certified Safety Professionals (BCSP) including:

Certified Safety Professional

Associate Safety Professional

Construction Health and Safety Technician

Knowledge of OSHA standards, both Construction and General Industry

Solid knowledge of potentially hazardous materials or practices in the workplace

Familiarity with electrical, cranes, trench & excavation are preferred

Familiarity in incident investigation, injury management, and hazard analysis

Working knowledge of safety management software, such as Procore and Highwire. Proficiency in Microsoft word, Excel, and PowerPoint

Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret, trend, and translate safety data into actionable insights, priorities, and improvement strategies

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Strong supervisory and leadership skills

Strong ability to build working relationships with internal and external teams

Bilingual is highly desired

Fueled by Excellence & Collaboration

At Rowan, we are a distributed team united by a common mission to transform data center delivery. Across our two offices, we offer a hybrid work environment supported by teamwork, technology, and in-office gathering time to help you be successful. We are headquartered in downtown Denver, Colorado and have an office in Seattle, Washington. Our team of talented and passionate individuals is spread out across the U.S.

Here to support you

At Rowan, we want to make sure you can do great work. We offer competitive benefits focused on helping you be and achieve your best.

Hybrid working environment

Team building and educational opportunities

Generous benefits package including robust health benefits and a 401(k)-company contribution

Unlimited PTO

RTD ECO pass or parking reimbursement

Competitive compensation, bonus, and an incentive plan

Equal Opportunity Employer

Rowan Digital is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome and celebrate diversity in all aspects of our workforce. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or any other legally protected status. We strive to create an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive.