Construction Project Safety Advisor - Data Center

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct routine onsite inspections of accessible areas, including observations, reporting, and follow-up.
• Support hazard identification, risk assessment, and control methods for High-Risk Activities (HRAs) (e.g., lifting plans, permits, task planning).
• Perform interviews and engagement with project stakeholders, including general contractors and subcontractors, to verify EHS implementation and expectations.
• • Review and maintain EHS documentation and evidence, including training records, competency verification, and site EHS plans.
• Track and report EHS performance, including KPI monitoring, findings, and corrective/preventive actions.
• Support incident and near-miss reporting and investigations, ensuring action tracking and documentation.
• Participate in emergency preparedness planning and readiness verification.
• Complete assigned inspections, observations, assessments, audits, and other EHS-related activities.
• Participate in meetings, training sessions, safety walks, and awareness activities.
• Provide training and onboarding support when requested.
• Monitor the implementation of project-specific Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) Plans and Construction Environmental Management Plans (CEMP).
• Actively identify opportunities, risks, hazards, and EHS requirements applicable to project facilities, processes, and personnel.
• Support compliance with applicable legislation, project requirements, and industry best practices.
• Collaborate with project teams and contractors to promote a proactive safety culture and continuous improvement in EHS performance.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• Bachelor's degree in Occupational Health & Safety, Environmental Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field.
• At least 4-5 years of experience 
• Data center, mission-critical, or large-scale industrial construction experience is highly preferred and considered one of the most important qualifications for this role.
• Strong knowledge of construction safety regulations, EHS standards, hazard identification, risk assessments, and incident investigations.
• Experience conducting site inspections, audits, safety observations, and compliance reviews on active construction projects.
• Familiarity with High-Risk Activities (HRAs), permits, lifting operations, working at heights, and other construction safety programs.
• Ability to manage EHS documentation, reporting, corrective actions, and stakeholder communications.
• Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills with the ability to work effectively in fast-paced construction environments.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and EHS management/reporting systems.
• Professional-level English proficiency (written and verbal).