Sr Safety Manager - Data Center Construction
Job Description
Company: TEKsystems @ Microsoft
Title: Sr Safety Manager
Location: Chicago area
Duration: 18 month Contract w/ extensions
Contract Type: W2
Compliance: Willing to consent to Background check
Pay Rate: Flexible depending on Safety Management experience
Start Date: TBD in October 2025
Per Diem Included for Relocation based on GSA rates
Top Required Skills
1) Must have 8+ years of prior Construction Safety Management experience. Data Center construction experience .
2) Experienced with full Construction Safety lifecycle including: lock out/tag out, audits, meetings with senior stakeholders, insurance checks, , documentation, onsite safety, and closeout procedures.
3) Candidate must have active OSHA-500 or be eligible and willing to get
Job Description
This resource will also potentially be needed periodically to respond to a site to intervene when there is an increase in safety incidents. Currently the DCX Microsoft Construction Safety Managers respond to the site to perform a “deep dive” and help facilitate an improvement strategy. A senior level safety manager may be requested to respond on their behalf if they are unable due to other conflicts.
The DCX organization is also in the process of EHS program development. The EHS Advisors on the individual sites will play a role in the development of baseline regulatory procedures. This Senior Safety Manager may be utilized to support the coordination and implementation of these SMPs and / or to support
other high level programmatic procedures and policies.
In addition to the anticipated tasks identified above, the Senior Safety Manager will be required to participate in the following:
⦁ Initial in Redmond, WA with all site EHS Managers and Project Executive.
⦁ initial Project Executive – MSFT Safety Manager “workshop” to present objectives and MSFT program and strategy.
⦁ Periodic MSFT Safety Management – Project Executive meetings every 2-3 months. Most of these will be held in Redmond but could be at the various job sites.
Typical task breakdown and rhythm:
40% - Walking the job site twice a day, they would be in offices inside construction trailers onsite.
40% - Most of this work will be in the field and coordinating with General Contractor in regard to Microsoft safety requirements.
20% - Engage in meetings (high-risk-activity meetings), weekly Microsoft meetings they need to attend.
Years of Experience Required:
We are looking for 8+ years of experience as a Safety professional. Expecting to come in and hit the ground running and not be trained on how to manage as safety program. There is guidance but expect others to hit the ground running.
Degrees or Certifications Required – No degree but an OSHA-500 certification is required.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $70.00 - $80.00/hr.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job
classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be
subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits
available for this temporary role may include the following:
• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Chicago,IL.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Oct 21, 2025.
h4>About TEKsystems:\n\n
We're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That's the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company.
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The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to , , , , , , veteran status, , , , genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
\n\nAbout TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services \n\n
We’re a leading provider of business and technology services. We accelerate business transformation for our customers. Our expertise in strategy, design, execution and operations unlocks business value through a range of solutions. We’re a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 customers, including 80% of the Fortune 500 across North America, Europe and Asia, who partner with us for our scale, full-stack capabilities and speed. We’re strategic thinkers, hands-on collaborators, helping customers capitalize on change and master the momentum of technology. We’re building tomorrow by delivering business outcomes and making positive impacts in our global communities. TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services are Allegis Group companies. Learn more at TEKsystems.com.
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The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to , , , , , , veteran status, , , , genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.