Onsite Safety Professional - Data Center Construction

Turner & Townsend•Lenoir, NC

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Turner & Townsend is seeking an experienced Health and Safety Professional to support large-scale data center construction projects. The role’s core objective is to ensure conformance with client EHS policies and site-specific construction requirements throughout the project. The Safety Professional leads by example and maintains high standards for onsite attendance and performance to meet client, stakeholder, and employer expectations. The position focuses primarily on compliance checks, audits, and site walks, with additional administrative support for meetings, reports, and training. The schedule is Monday through Friday, beginning at 7:00 AM, with eight hours of work and additional support as necessary for HRA and incident reviews. The position excludes projects requiring rotational or night-shift coverage. On-site presence and requirements may change depending on client needs. SOX control responsibilities may also apply where relevant.

Requirements

At least 5–7 years of experience in a dedicated safety leadership role.
At least 5–7 years of safety-related experience and OSHA-30 certification, or 10–15 years of relevant industry experience in lieu of certification.
Extensive knowledge of electrical safety codes and regulations, including NFPA 70E, OSHA, NESC, and ANSI, as well as excavations, cranes, and best practices for large-scale critical construction projects.
Strong communication and influencing skills.
Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
Experience analyzing root causes and contributing to risk mitigation measures.
Proven ability to mentor others and lead by example.
Excellent time management skills, including managing assignments to quality standards and completing them efficiently and on time.
Ability to build and maintain working relationships with the client, General Contractors, and cross-functional team members.
Proficiency with modern technology tools and platforms, including Workday, AI tools, spreadsheets, video conferencing, Microsoft Office, and Google Workspace.
Available for Monday–Friday attendance starting at 7:00 AM, with eight hours of work and additional support as necessary for HRA and incident reviews.

Nice To Haves

Experience in mission-critical and/or data center construction safety involving complex electrical and mechanical systems.
Bachelor’s degree in a safety-related field.
Relevant certifications such as CHST, SMP, GSP, ASP, or CSP.

Responsibilities

Ensure the General Contractor complies with its Site-Specific Safety Plan through daily site field tours, twice-weekly safety project management walks, and monthly evaluations.
Coordinate monthly, weekly, and daily safety events and report to the construction team in collaboration with the General Contractor and Owner.
Provide real-time monthly and weekly safety metrics and incident management reports; ensure the General Contractor's KPIs, leading and lagging indicators, and EHS data are accurate, timely, and complete.
Oversee execution of the client's observation program.
Participate in safety committees and support risk assessments, incident investigations (SPE), and design, scope, and project milestone reviews.
Manage the safety improvement and recognition reporting system, meet SLAs for team participation across the site, and ensure immediate correction of site-level non-compliance issues.
Perform compliance checks, audits, and site walks.
Provide administrative support, including meetings, reports, and training.
Adhere to applicable SOX control responsibilities.