Safety Consultant - Data Center Construction

Intuitive Safety Solutions (ISS)

Manchester, OH 45144, USA

Published: 6/14/2022

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Job Description

Health & Safety Consultant – Hyperscale Data Center Construction

Location: Manchester, Ohio 45144

Start Date: September 14, 2026

Estimated Project Completion: September 10, 2029

Project Duration: Approximately 3–4 years

Schedule: Monday–Friday, approximately 40 hours per week

Pay Rate: $65.00 per hour

Overtime: No overtime anticipated

Per Diem: $178.00 per eligible day

Paid Time Off: 120 hours

Additional Compensation: Annual retention bonus

Position Overview

Intuitive Safety Solutions (ISS) is seeking an experienced Health & Safety Consultant to support a long-term hyperscale data center construction project near Manchester, Ohio.

This senior-level position will provide dedicated, onsite health and safety monitoring throughout the construction of a large, multi-phase data center campus. The consultant will independently evaluate contractor compliance with project health and safety requirements, applicable regulations, and the project’s Construction Safety Management Plan.

The successful candidate will be a strong safety leader, relationship builder, and professional communicator with experience supporting complex industrial, civil, technology, or mission-critical construction projects. Prior experience with demolition, blasting, and other high-risk construction activities is strongly preferred.

The Health & Safety Consultant serves as an independent safety monitor and advisor. This position does not manage the General Contractor’s safety program or assume responsibility for the contractor’s implementation of project safety requirements.

Project Overview

The project is a major hyperscale data center campus being developed in Adams County, Ohio. Construction is expected to occur over multiple phases and may include:

Multiple data center buildings

Extensive demolition and site preparation

Blasting and excavation operations

Electrical substations and utility infrastructure

Underground utility installations

Fiber-optic infrastructure

Water and cooling systems

Security and support facilities

High-risk and critical construction activities

Key Responsibilities

Provide daily onsite health and safety monitoring across active construction areas.

Evaluate contractor compliance with project safety requirements, applicable regulations, and the Construction Safety Management Plan.

Conduct routine site inspections, field safety observations, audits, and hazard assessments.

Perform Critical Risk Area inspections and document findings.

Observe high-risk activities and verify that appropriate controls are established before and during the work.

Monitor demolition, blasting, excavation, trenching, and other high-risk operations.

Document inspections, observations, incidents, and corrective actions in Procore.

Maintain accurate, timely, and professional project safety records.

Monitor the General Contractor’s incident management and corrective action processes.

Track corrective actions and verify that identified issues are appropriately resolved.

Exercise Stop Work Authority when an imminent danger or unsafe condition creates an immediate risk to personnel, property, or the environment.

Participate in project meetings, safety briefings, planning sessions, and stakeholder communications.

Provide end-of-day updates, project status briefings, and safety presentations to management.

Analyze project safety trends and identify recurring hazards or performance concerns.

Prepare daily, monthly, and project-specific safety reports and performance metrics.

Escalate significant safety concerns to project leadership in a timely and professional manner.

Build productive relationships with project owners, construction managers, contractors, and field personnel.

Support continuous improvement initiatives throughout the project lifecycle.

Maintain independence, professionalism, and objectivity when communicating safety observations and recommendations.

Required Qualifications

Candidates must meet one of the following education and experience requirements:

Bachelor’s degree or advanced technical degree in Health and Safety Management, Construction Management, Engineering, Industrial Hygiene, or a related health and safety discipline, plus at least three years of experience implementing health and safety management programs in industrial, civil, technology-related, or construction environments

At least five years of experience implementing health and safety management programs in industrial, civil, technology-related, or construction environments

Additional requirements include:

Minimum five years of applicable construction safety experience

Experience supporting large-scale industrial, civil, technology, mission-critical, or data center construction

Demonstrated knowledge of demolition and blasting safety requirements

Experience monitoring high-risk construction activities

Strong understanding of applicable OSHA construction standards

Strong computer, reporting, and documentation skills

Ability to use Microsoft Word, Excel, and other standard business applications

Experience working with General Contractors, owners, construction managers, and project leadership

Ability to develop professional relationships with individuals across multiple roles and levels

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Ability to present safety findings and recommendations to management

Strong organizational skills and attention to detail

Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities

Professional judgment and the ability to determine when issues require escalation

Ability to maintain a consistent onsite presence and work approximately 40 hours per week

Preferred Qualifications

Previous owner’s representative or independent safety consultant experience

Hyperscale data center or mission-critical construction experience

Demolition, blasting, excavation, or heavy civil construction experience

Experience managing or supporting multiple projects simultaneously

Experience using Procore for safety observations, documentation, and reporting

Construction Health and Safety Technician certification

Certified Safety Professional certification

Experience delivering presentations to senior project or company leadership

Leadership and Professional Attributes

The ideal candidate will demonstrate:

Strong leadership presence

Big-picture thinking

Excellent communication and presentation skills

A professional and well-spoken demeanor

Strong relationship-building abilities

Attention to detail

Sound judgment and accountability

A collaborative, team-oriented approach

A coaching and mentoring mindset

Confidence navigating difficult conversations

The ability to influence safety performance without directly managing contractor personnel

The ability to remain objective and professional in challenging construction environments

Reporting and Technology Requirements

Procore will be used for project safety observations, reporting, and documentation.

The consultant must provide a reliable laptop capable of operating Microsoft Word, Excel, Procore, and other project-related applications.

Strong computer proficiency is required.

Personal Protective Equipment

Basic personal protective equipment will be available onsite, including:

Hard hat

High-visibility vest

Safety glasses

The consultant must provide their own approved safety footwear and any other personally issued equipment required for the assignment.

Compensation and Travel

Hourly pay rate of $65.00

No overtime currently anticipated

$178.00 per diem for eligible travelers

120 hours of Paid Time Off

Annual retention bonus eligible

Mileage reimbursement at the applicable IRS mileage rate

Mileage calculated using the standard approved mapping method

Travel time paid at 50% of the consultant’s standard hourly rate

Per diem provided for eligible mobilization and demobilization travel days

Personal vehicle required for mobilization

Rental car reimbursement is not provided

Per diem eligibility and travel reimbursement are subject to ISS policies and assignment requirements.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

ISS is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.