Construction Safety Officer
Dulles Town Center, VA - USA
Job Summary
About the Opportunity
We are hiring on behalf of one of our top clients a leader in the data center construction industry operating across Northern Virginias Data Center Alley. This is a hands-on field role for a safety professional who thrives in fast-paced mission-critical environments and takes pride in keeping crews safe and projects on track.
If youre the type of person who leads by example communicates clearly with crews of all backgrounds and doesnt wait to be told theres a problem we want to hear from you.
What Youll Do
- Conduct routine site walks and safety observations across active data center construction sites
- Lead daily toolbox talks that are relevant engaging and understood by all crew members
- Track corrective actions from identification to close-out and follow through until theyre done
- Provide oversight of subcontractor safety practices and ensure compliance with client and OSHA standards
- Travel between multiple project sites in the Ashburn/Northern Virginia area as project needs require
- Operate independently in the field while keeping site leadership and safety management informed of conditions risks and trends
- Document safety observations incidents near-misses and inspections accurately and consistently
What We Require
- OSHA 30-Hour Construction (required active card)
- Hazard Communication (HazCom) training required given multiple chemical systems and vendor operations present on data center sites
- Current First Aid / CPR certification
- 48 years of construction safety experience with preference for data center mission-critical or large commercial projects
- Strong written and verbal communication skills; ability to document conditions clearly and communicate directly with crews and leadership
- Valid drivers license and ability to travel between sites in the Northern Virginia region
What Will Set You Apart
These arent deal-breakers but they will move you to the top of our list:
- OSHA 510 Occupational Safety and Health Standards for the Construction Industry
- OSHA 511 Occupational Safety and Health Standards for General Industry
- OSHA 501 Trainer in Occupational Safety and Health Standards for the Construction Industry
- CSP (Certified Safety Professional) or CHST (Construction Health and Safety Technician)
- Bilingual in English and Spanish a significant asset when communicating safety information to diverse crews
Compensation & Benefits
- Base salary: $90000 $100000 depending on experience and certifications
- Performance-based bonus opportunity
- Health dental and vision benefits
- Company vehicle or mileage reimbursement for site travel
- Opportunity to work on high-profile large-scale data center projects with a respected industry leader
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin age disability veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal state or local law. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. We are committed to building an inclusive and diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve.
Our client is an EEOC Employer and encourages all minority groups to apply.
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