Onsite Safety Professional - Data Center Construction (South East Region)

As an Onsite Safety Professional, you serve as the primary safety authority for major campus developments in the East Region. This dynamic, project-based position involves deploying to various client sites for 3- to 5-year engagements to ensure rigorous safety compliance and risk mitigation in high-stakes, critical environments. You will operate directly from onsite construction trailers, spending 70% of your time in the field providing oversight and 30% on critical documentation. We are actively staffing assignments in Manassas, VA, and Summerville, SC. Relocation consideration will be available for qualified applicants.

Responsibilities

• Conduct daily site walks to identify hazards, enforce safety protocols, and monitor the General Contractor’s (GC) adherence to EHS practices, regulatory requirements, and owner-specific deliverables.
• Manage comprehensive safety records, including leading and lagging indicators, and ensure all EHS data submitted by the GC is accurate, timely, and complete. Issue weekly EHS summaries and conduct monthly GC EHS evaluations.
• Serve as an expert coach and advisor to the site safety committee. Support the construction management team by delivering current data on EHS performance, metrics, and incident management to facilitate informed, timely decision-making.
• Assist in the conduct of risk/hazard assessments and participate in significant incident investigations. Promptly escalate non-compliance issues to both the GC and owner’s management.
• Lead safety meetings and ensure relevant EHS information is disseminated across the site. Facilitate daily and weekly safety tours with GC and owner’s representatives.
• Assist in design reviews across the project lifecycle, including planning, permitting, construction, commissioning, and handover. Contribute to the development of the Data Center Construction EHS Plan (DCCEHSP).
• Oversee the "Boots on the Ground" program and participate in progress/schedule meetings where EHS is impacted.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Safety Management, Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of construction safety experience in critical environments (Data Centers, Healthcare, Nuclear, or similar).
• Proven experience in general construction safety and electrical construction, with specific expertise in medium voltage systems.
• Ability to read/understand architectural drawings and knowledge of construction best practices, building codes, and systems.
• Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and Google Suite. Familiarity with MS Project and contract/lease administration.
• Proven ability to thrive in a traveling, project-based environment.
• Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship.

Schedule

Because construction timelines fluctuate, you must be available on-site five days a week. Your schedule will vary based on project demands, ranging from standard shifts (7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.) to extended hours required to resolve safety incidents.