Onsite Safety Professional - Data Center Construction (Flex 2nd & 3rd Shifts)

CBRE; Moncks Corner (SC); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

CBRE is seeking an Onsite Safety Professional to lead safety oversight for major campus developments across Summerville, SC, St. George, SC, Moncks Corner, SC, and Augusta, GA.

The role focuses 70% on field oversight and 30% on project documentation, with 8-hour days and potential 2nd/3rd shifts as project demands require. Ideal candidates bring 3–5 years of mission-critical construction experience, a Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) and strong knowledge of NFPA 70E, OSHA, NESC, and ANSI.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years in mission-critical or data center construction with complex electrical and mechanical systems.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred, or 5–7 years of related safety/field supervision experience.
• Deep knowledge of NFPA 70E, OSHA, NESC, ANSI and best practices for large-scale projects.
• Strong communication, independence, root cause analysis, risk mitigation and mentorship.

Responsibilities

• Oversee safety compliance on field sites with daily oversight and periodic safety reviews.
• Provide real-time safety metrics, incident reports, and weekly EHS summaries to management.
• Facilitate safety committees and support risk assessments, investigations and milestone reviews.
• Maintain safety improvement processes and ensure correction of non-compliance issues.

Skills

Effective communication

Independent work

Risk mitigation

Team mentorship

Education

Bachelor’s degree preferred

5-7 years related experience with safety/field supervision

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Google Workspace

Job description

About The Role

As an Onsite Safety Professional, youwill serve as the primary safety authority for major campus developments inSummerville, SC, St. George, SC, Moncks Corner, SC, and Augusta, GA. Thisproject-based position requires 3 to 5 year commitments to ensure rigoroussafety compliance and risk mitigation in high-stakes, critical environments.

You will operate from onsite construction trailers,dedicating 70% of your time to field oversight and 30% to critical projectdocumentation. Because construction timelines fluctuate, you must be availableonsite Monday through Friday. Your schedule will vary across 2nd and 3rd shiftsto align with project demands.

We prefer local candidates, though relocation or temporaryper diem packages may be considered for exceptional applicants. This positionrequires full-time, onsite attendance. You are expected to work at least 8hours daily, with additional availability required for incident response andrisk assessments.

What You Will Do

• Oversee General Contractor EHS compliance through daily field tours, biweekly safety project management walks, and monthly evaluations.


• Provide construction management with real-time safety metrics, incident reports, and weekly EHS summaries.


• Facilitate safety committees and provide expert support for risk assessments, incident investigations, and project milestone reviews.


• Manage daily safety improvement and recognition reporting systems, meet site-wide service level agreements, and ensure the immediate correction of non-compliance issues.

What You'll Need

• Experience: 3 to 5 years in mission-critical or data center construction involving complex electrical and mechanical systems.


• Education: Bachelor’s degree preferred, or 5 to 7 years of related experience including at least 2 years in safety or field supervision over electrical, mechanical, or heavy equipment trades.


• Safety Expertise: Deep knowledge of NFPA 70E, OSHA, NESC, ANSI, and industry best practices for large-scale, critical construction projects.


• Skills: Strong communication and influencing abilities, the capacity to work independently, proven experience in root cause analysis, risk mitigation, and team mentorship.


• Tools: Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and Google Workspace.


• Work Authorization: Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship.

Equal Employment Opportunity: CBRE is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity. We have a long-standing commitment to providing equal employment opportunity to all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, veteran status, political belief, or any other basis protected by applicable law.

Candidate Accommodations: CBRE values the differences of all current and prospective employees and recognizes how every employee contributes to our company’s success. CBRE provides reasonable accommodations in job application procedures for individuals with disabilities. If you require assistance due to a disability in the application or recruitment process, please submit a request via email at [e-mail] or via telephone at [phone] (U.S.) and [phone] (Canada).