Construction Safety Facilitator - Data Center Owner’s Representative

Ross Group•Cedar Rapids, IA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Construction Safety Facilitator serves as the owner’s representative on a hyperscale data center construction project in the Cedar Rapids, Iowa area. The role supports implementation of and conformance with the client’s environmental, health, and safety (EHS) requirements by coaching, advising, and providing technical support to the general contractor and trade partners. The facilitator provides accurate and timely EHS performance data to the owner’s construction management team. The role does not direct work; instead, it engages the owner’s team, contractor management, and supervision to address observed nonconformances. The position is site-based and tied to the duration of the project. It involves regular participation in site safety activities, audits, training, incident response, performance reporting, and collaboration with construction, operations, and global construction EHS teams. The facilitator may provide EHS support for facility moves, adds, changes, utilities, and substation work after turnover, and may help the owner’s controls team gather field information related to project schedule and cost control. Relocation assistance or per diem may be available to qualified candidates who live outside commuting distance.

Requirements

At least 5 years of construction safety experience on large commercial, industrial, or mission-critical projects, with a bachelor’s degree in Safety Management, Occupational Safety and Health, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
CHST, ASP, or CSP certification.
OSHA 30-hour construction certification.
Thorough working knowledge of OSHA 1926 construction standards.
Experience leading or participating in incident investigations and root cause analysis.
Ability to coach and influence without direct authority and build trust with craft workers, foremen, and contractor leadership.
Strong verbal and written communication skills for interacting with employees at all levels, Ross Group management, and external partners such as owners, architects, engineers, contractors, vendors, and suppliers.
Comfort with flexible work hours, averaging 50 hours per week or as needed.
Willingness to travel to other project locations as needed.
Willingness to relocate to the Cedar Rapids, Iowa area for the duration of the project.
Legal authorization to work in the United States.
Proficiency with computers, Microsoft Office, and safety reporting and observation platforms.
Ability to walk active construction sites, including data halls, mechanical yards, and electrical rooms, for extended periods.
Ability to work outdoors occasionally in extreme cold, heat, and humidity.
Ability to stand, climb, bend, and stoop occasionally.
Ability to use visual and auditory skills and wear required personal protective equipment.

Nice To Haves

OSHA 500 or OSHA 510 certification.
Data center or hyperscale construction experience.

Responsibilities

Participate in morning stretch and flex activities with trade craft workers.
Monitor and advise on client EHS requirements, scope of work, and applicable regulatory and authority having jurisdiction (AHJ) requirements; verify implementation and compliance.
Work with the contractor to identify and implement corrective actions for deficiencies.
Report contractor EHS performance to site construction management, including leading and lagging KPIs, trends, incident management, environmental monitoring, and other metrics.
Conduct site safety walks with contractor management and the owner’s project team.
Evaluate the completeness and effectiveness of contractor hazard assessments, including JHAs, RAMS, and PTPs.
Review EHS documents, including the contractor’s EHS plan, emergency management plan, and safety procedures.
Participate in incident investigations; immediately report incidents, near misses, and occupational illnesses; and recommend recurrence-prevention measures.
Create, validate, and share lessons learned from significant events and significant potential events.
Attend general contractor all-hands meetings, stand-downs, orientations, safety committee meetings, activity briefings, and coordination meetings.
Conduct focused field audits, document verifications, and personnel interviews.
Facilitate client-specific training, campaigns, and initiatives.
Build and maintain relationships with the client’s construction and operations teams, including providing EHS support for moves, adds, changes, utilities, and substation work after facility turnover.
Support the global construction EHS team in developing, reviewing, and rolling out programs and initiatives.
Help enforce project schedule and cost control policies and gather field information for the owner’s controls team.
Meet established goals while ensuring accuracy and thoroughness of work.
Use flexibility, organization, attention to detail, and time management to meet project deadlines and schedules.
Make timely decisions using sound judgment and keep appropriate people informed.
Identify issues early, solve problems, and make recommendations to support project success.
Increase job knowledge, use resources effectively, and learn and apply new skills.