Hyperscale Data Center Safety Lead & Owner’s Rep

Intuitive Safety Solutions (ISS); Trenton (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 103,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

120 hours PTO

Retention Bonus

Travel reimbursement

Per diem for eligible travelers

Job summary

Intuitive Safety Solutions (ISS) seeks an experienced Safety Consultant and Owner's Representative to support a major hyperscale data center construction project in southwest Ohio. The role requires leading safety management in field operations, liaising with CM and GC, and ensuring owner's safety standards are met throughout long-term construction.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in construction management or advisory roles, deep trenching and excavation safety knowledge, and proven ability to

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of construction management, owner's representative, or construction consulting experience.
• Experience supporting hyperscale or mission-critical data center construction projects.
• Extensive knowledge of trenching, excavation, and underground utility construction safety.
• Strong understanding of OSHA construction standards and industry best practices.
• Experience working directly with owners, construction managers, and general contractors.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to build credibility and influence project teams through field presence and professional relationships.
• Strong decision-making skills with the ability to recognize when issues require management escalation.

Responsibilities

• Represent the owner's safety expectations and project interests in the field.
• Develop strong working relationships with Construction Management, General Contractor, and project stakeholders.
• Monitor construction activities with an emphasis on excavation, trenching, underground utilities, and high-risk operations.
• Identify safety concerns and proactively influence corrective actions before incidents occur.
• Communicate effectively with contractor leadership and owner representatives regarding project risks.
• Escalate significant safety issues, trends, or non-compliance to appropriate management.
• Participate in safety meetings, project walks, incident reviews, and planning sessions.
• Review contractor safety performance and verify implementation of corrective actions.
• Promote a positive safety culture through coaching, mentoring, and field engagement.
• Prepare clear and professional written reports documenting observations and recommendations.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives throughout the project lifecycle.

Job description

Intuitive Safety Solutions (ISS) seeks an experienced Safety Consultant and Owner's Representative to support a major hyperscale data center construction project in southwest Ohio. The role requires leading safety management in field operations, liaising with CM and GC, and ensuring owner's safety standards are met throughout long-term construction.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in construction management or advisory roles, deep trenching and excavation safety knowledge, and proven ability to