Data Center Safety & HSE Specialist

Turner-; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Turner & Townsend seeks an experienced Health & Safety Professional to support large-scale data center construction projects. The candidate will oversee field safety, contractors, and project delivery, ensuring a proactive safety culture throughout all phases of construction.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree in a related field and 3+ years of safety experience, with CCM preferred and OSHA certifications; strong communication and documentation skills are essential for reporting and audits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Occupational Safety, Environmental Health, or a related field.
• Minimum of 3 years of relevant experience in construction safety, HSE, or project delivery.
• CCM certification preferred.
• Preferred certifications include OSHA 30, OSHA 500/510, CHST, OHST, ASP, CSP, and CPR certification.
• Experience supporting implementation and monitoring of project HSE plans and contractor safety programs on active construction projects.
• Experience supporting large-scale commercial, industrial, mission critical, or data center construction projects.
• Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to build and maintain effective working relationships with clients, contractors, and cross-functional project teams.
• Strong documentation, reporting, and communication skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication abilities.

Responsibilities

• Support internal teams and project stakeholders with oversight of field construction activities and progress reporting.
• Assist with the administration of project contracts and budgets, helping ensure alignment with approved cost plans.
• Support the development and coordination of project plans, including scope, schedule, and resource planning.
• Monitor project compliance with health and safety regulations through regular site inspections, observations, and audits.
• Identify and help resolve quality, safety, health, and environmental concerns.
• Track and escalate risks related to construction execution, site logistics, and HSE performance, coordinating with contractors as needed.
• Participate in design and preconstruction reviews to identify constructability concerns, safety considerations, and project requirements.
• Prepare and coordinate project reporting, including daily, weekly, monthly, and incident-related reports.
• Document meetings and distribute meeting minutes for site progress, OAC, and other project meetings.
• Support the RFI and submittal process while coordinating with project controls and cost management teams.
• Assist project leadership in coordinating construction activities to achieve safety, quality, commissioning, and project delivery objectives.
• Support project success by helping track safety, schedule, cost, technical, and quality performance metrics.
• Participate in contractor coordination efforts and procurement activities as required.
• Support project scheduling activities by monitoring milestones, critical actions, and project progress.
• Participate in meetings with architects, engineers, contractors, suppliers, and project stakeholders to monitor project status.
• Assist with closeout activities, including review of as-built documentation and turnover deliverables.
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary project teams, subcontractors, and vendors.
• Maintain clear communication with clients, stakeholders, and project team members.
• Maintain accurate project documentation, including reports, permits, inspections, and compliance records.

Skills

Construction Safety

Contractor Oversight

Project Delivery

Safety Regulations

Documentation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Occupational Safety, Environmental Health, or related field

Tools

OSHA 30

OSHA 500/510

CHST

OHST

ASP

CSP

CPR Certification

CCM Certification

Job description

Turner & Townsend seeks an experienced Health & Safety Professional to support large-scale data center construction projects. The candidate will oversee field safety, contractors, and project delivery, ensuring a proactive safety culture throughout all phases of construction.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree in a related field and 3+ years of safety experience, with CCM preferred and OSHA certifications; strong communication and documentation skills are essential for reporting and audits.