Owners Rep-Data Center Safety Manager

Job Title: Owner's Rep-Construction Safety Manager for META in Richmond, VA

Can pay $80/hr + $1200 a week per diem OR $75/hr + $1000 a week per diem. Working 5'8s and 40-45 hours a week, 12+ month contract

Job Description

We are seeking a seasoned professional to join our Design, Engineering, Construction (DEC) team as a Loss Control Engineer V. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing guidance on complex construction activities related to safety, insurance, regulatory agency compliance, and risk management. As a vital component in ensuring the success of the Owner Controlled Insurance Program (OCIP), you will play a key role in building and operating data centers with efficiency and high availability.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and provide direction, training, and mentoring to onsite construction teams and internal stakeholders to implement effective safety measures.

• Perform risk assessments on retrofit projects, including generation of safe work execution plans.

• Collaborate with internal teams to monitor safety programs on project sites and maintain a good working relationship to facilitate zero incidents.

• Facilitate incident investigation, root cause analysis, and reporting for corrective actions.

• Be actively engaged in maintaining cross-functional relationships to foster cooperation and enhance safety endeavors.

• Ensure internal processes are followed and align expectations on delivery timelines.

• Develop robust safety processes and standards in conjunction with internal stakeholders to enable efficiency and effectiveness.

• Work with the teams Subject Matter Expert (SME) to understand the safety and quality control impacts of new designs, materials, and construction methods.

Essential Skills

• Experience working in a mission-critical environment and awareness of proactive safety methodologies.

• Experience working within a comprehensive safety program.

• Demonstrated success in implementing Environmental Health & Safety enhancement programs.

• Proven ability to partner with team members and contractors to implement change.

• Sufficient industry knowledge to understand the design and deployment of technical electrical and mechanical systems related to data center construction processes.

• Strong understanding of standard practices in the design and construction industry, including knowledge of fast-track design-build processes and associated documents and contracts.

• Familiarity with ground-up construction and greenfield site development requirements.

• Familiarity with retrofit projects in live mission-critical environments or occupied spaces.

• Proficiency with MS Project, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• OSHA 500 certification.

• Bachelor's degree in safety.

• Certified Safety Professional (CSP) or Construction Safety and Health Technician (CHST) preferred.

• Recognition by the Board of Certified Safety Professionals (BCSP) is preferred.

Work Environment

The work environment involves collaborating with the DEC team to build data centers that ensure high availability and capacity to meet growth demands. The role requires adherence to safety standards and involves working with advanced technologies and structured cabling infrastructures. The position may require working in both office settings and onsite at construction sites, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and promoting a safe work environment.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Sandston, VA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $75.00 - $95.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Sandston, VA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 17, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Sandston,VA.

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