Safety Consultant - Data Center Construction

Health & Safety Consultant – Data Center Construction

Location: Manassas, Virginia

Start Date: October 26, 2026

Project Duration: Approximately 1 year

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 l data center construction project near Manassas, Virginia.

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 Virginia. 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

OR

• 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.