National Safety Director- Data Center
Mcgough
Leads safety strategy and teams for national data center construction projects.
7 days ago ago
$138,700 - $167,500
Expert & Leadership (13+ years)
Full Time
St Paul, MN
Onsite
Company Size
753 Employees
Service Specialisms
Construction Services
Project Management
Consulting
Engineering
Architecture
Property Development
Design
Technical Services
Sector Specialisms
Agricultural
Industrial
Corporate
Office
Data Centers
Education
Fine Arts
Culture
Role
What you would be doing
safety audits
performance metrics
safety leadership
stakeholder collaboration
program management
training development
- Effective Communication: Delivers clear, timely, and tailored messages that promote understanding, alignment, and engagement.
- Audit closure rate and timeliness of corrective action implementation.
- Report directly to the VP of Corporate Safety, providing visibility and accountability into enterprise-wide safety performance.
- Champion a strong, proactive safety culture across the operating unit.
- Track, analyze, and report on safety performance metrics, trends, and lessons learned to corporate and unit leadership.
- Drive innovation and adoption of best-in-class industry practices for mission-critical and large-scale projects.
- Attend company and project meetings, pursuing ongoing personal and professional development to enhance skills and performance
- Collaborate with National/Data Center Operating Unit senior leadership to align safety goals with operating strategies.
- Collaborate with owner representatives to align project safety goals, ensure client standards are met, and build strong, trusted partnerships.
- Partner with project leadership to embed safety planning into execution strategies from pursuit through closeout.
- Collaborate across departments and with external stakeholders to ensure cohesive project execution
- Manage, mentor, and support safety professionals (Safety Managers, Coordinators, etc.) assigned to national projects.
- Safety Leadership: Champions a culture of safety by modeling safe practices, managing risks, and ensuring the wellbeing of people and operations.
- Actively contribute as a member of the Safety Team, collaborating to support shared goals and objectives
- Establish auditing, tracking, and continuous improvement processes that ensure compliance and elevate performance.
- Ensure alignment of operating unit safety practices with enterprise-level frameworks, standards, and policies.
- Actively support and participate in Lean events, promoting the McGough Way and fostering a culture of continuous improvement
- Collaboration and Team Development: Builds strong, inclusive teams by fostering trust, leveraging diverse strengths, and supporting professional growth.
- Lead the development, deployment, and oversight of safety programs across the National/Data Center Operating Unit.
- Partner laterally with Field Operations, QA/QC, and other functional leaders to ensure seamless execution.
- Provide coaching, tools, and resources to project teams to proactively manage jobsite safety.
- Integrate client-specific safety standards into operating unit practices while maintaining consistency with McGough’s enterprise framework.
- Build systems of training, development, and succession planning to strengthen the pipeline of safety leadership.
- Create and implement tailored safety systems, protocols, and reporting mechanisms specific to the scale and complexity of data center work.
- Represent McGough professionally at all events, upholding company standards and serving as a positive ambassador
What you bring
osha
csp
chst
bilingual
15+ years
bachelor’s
- Data Center Safety Management experience or other mission critical experience
- Leadership & Influence: Inspires trust and motivates others by setting direction, modeling values, and guiding teams toward shared goals.
- Ability to pass customer required background and security screenings
- Hold a valid driver’s license with a clear record
- Recordable Incident Rate (RIR), DART, TRIR performance against corporate and client goals.
- Demonstrated partnership with Operations leadership in pre-task planning and project reviews.
- Strong knowledge of OSHA regulations, safety management systems, and industry best practices.
- Proactive Problem Solving: Anticipates challenges, analyzes options, and implements effective solutions to achieve desired outcomes.
- 15+ years of progressive safety leadership experience in construction, with at least 10 years in a director or senior leadership role.
- Ability to travel nationally, up to 50% of time.
- Visible and consistent field engagement (e.g., safety walks, site presence, leadership interactions).
- Bachelor’s degree in safety, Construction Management, Engineering, or related field.
- Minimum of 10 years of progressive safety leadership experience in construction, with at least 5 years in a director or senior leadership role.
- Proactive identification and escalation of high-risk activities or emerging trends.
- Bilingual with the ability to communicate in both Spanish and English
- Frequency and quality of coaching provided to safety team members.
- Proven ability to lead, mentor, and develop high-performing safety teams.
- CSP, CHST, or other relevant certifications
- % of safety training and certifications.
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Interview process
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Security clearance- must pass customer required background and security screenings.
Company
Overview
1956
Year Founded
The company was established in this year, marking its origins as a local builder in Minnesota.
- It operates across the U.S. from regional hubs, blending in-house construction with full-cycle real estate development.
- Known for financial strength, it manages both public and private capital, delivering build-to-suit and investor-led projects.
- Their portfolio features high-complexity work: hospitals, data centers, labs, warehouse plants, affordable housing, civic and cultural buildings.
- They bring technical depth to mission-critical sectors like healthcare and high-tech, with drag-and-drop VDC, lean scheduling, safety and engineered-systems teams.
- Their development arm scouts parcels in top metro areas—Minneapolis-St Paul, Dallas-Fort Worth, Raleigh-Durham, Austin, Des Moines and Omaha.
- Typical projects include multi-family apartments, combined heat-and-power energy systems, university unions and community banks.
- They also revive heritage structures, deliver arts venues, tribal facilities and complex industrial builds—with unusual breadth.
- Their roots as a family-run, craft-oriented firm inform a collaborative, partner-first approach seen in long-standing client relationships.
- A standout fact: McGough self-performs many trades and uses proprietary ‘Centers of Excellence’ teams to drive efficiency, innovation and quality.
98%
Employee Satisfaction Rate
The company achieves a high employee satisfaction rate through its focus on creating a supportive and inclusive work environment.
4.9/5
Customer Satisfaction Score
The company consistently receives high ratings from customers, reflecting its commitment to delivering exceptional service.
15Years
Years of Continuous Improvement
The company has maintained a culture of continuous improvement over the past 15 years, fostering innovation and growth.
100% Safety Record
Accident-Free Work Environment
The company has an impressive safety record, with no reported accidents in its facilities over the past year.
- Do the Right Thing
- Strive for Excellence
- We Care About People
- Integrity Always
- Customer Focused
- Teamwork
- Continuous Improvement
Net-zero by 2050
Carbon Emissions Goal
The company is committed to achieving net-zero carbon emissions by the year 2050.
- Focus on sustainable building practices
- Reduce carbon footprint in construction and operations
- Commitment to LEED-certified projects
- Use of environmentally responsible materials and methods
- Energy-efficient designs and construction techniques
- Active in promoting green building certifications
- Commitment to creating an inclusive workplace
- Focus on gender equality, with increasing female representation in construction roles
- Diversity-focused recruitment strategies
- Regular diversity and inclusion training for employees
- Encouragement of diverse perspectives in decision-making processes
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