Senior Safety Coordinator
Senior Safety Coordinator - Data Center Construction - MEP Scope
Salary Range: $95,000 - $105,000 + benefits
Location: Southern Virginia
Company Overview
This organization is a nationally recognized leader in complex building systems and mission‑critical construction, supporting some of the most advanced data center and technology infrastructure projects in the country.
This is a unique opportunity to step into a Senior Safety Coordinator role on a large-scale data center project, offering stability, competitive compensation, and exposure to industry-leading construction programs.
Key Responsibilities - Senior Safety Coordinator
As a Senior Safety Coordinator, you will provide on-site safety leadership for a hyperscale data center construction project, ensuring OSHA compliance and driving a strong safety culture across all trades.
Key responsibilities include:
* Lead and support construction safety programs in a live data center environment
* Develop, review, and enforce Job Hazard Analyses (JHA) and Pre-Task Safety Analyses (PTSA)
* Conduct daily site walks, safety inspections, audits, and hazard assessments
* Ensure OSHA compliance across all contractors and subcontractors
* Investigate incidents, near misses, and safety observations, completing root cause analysis and corrective actions
* Deliver safety orientations, toolbox talks, and ongoing workforce training
* Partner closely with Project Managers, Superintendents, and trade partners to promote proactive safety behaviours
Ideal Candidate Qualifications:
* 9-10+ years of experience in construction safety or EHS roles
* Proven experience on large-scale commercial or data center construction projects
* OSHA 10 (minimum) - required
* CHST certification - required or actively pursuing
* OSHA 500 - strongly preferred
* CPR / First Aid - preferred
* Strong working knowledge of OSHA regulations and site safety standards
* Experience conducting incident investigations and root cause analysis
* Ability to work independently in a remote project environment
* Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
Benefits & Perks
This role offers a package aligned with what top safety professionals value:
* Competitive base salary ($95K-$105K)
* Travel-friendly / remote project setup
* Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
* PTO and paid holidays
* Career growth opportunities on future hyperscale data center projects
* Long-term project stability with a respected safety-focused organization
Next Steps - Apply Now
If you're a Senior Safety Coordinator looking to work on a high-profile data center construction project and want competitive pay, stability, and career progression, we'd love to speak with you.
👉 Apply today or reach out for a confidential conversation to learn more about the project and package.
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