Bachelor's degree in occupational safety, Construction Management, or related EH&S discipline; equivalent experience may be considered.
3-5+ years of construction safety experience in large commercial or data center projects.
Hands-on experience with contractors to ensure safety compliance.
Knowledge of OSHA construction regulations (29 CFR 1926).
Experience in conducting safety inspections, audits, and incident investigations.
OSHA 30-Hour Construction certification required.
Strong communication skills to influence safety practices across teams.
Responsibilities
Serve as the Owner's EH&S Representative for data center construction and operations.
Provide hands-on safety leadership in collaboration with construction and operations teams.
Conduct site inspections and audits to ensure compliance with safety regulations and client standards.
Monitor EH&S performance of contractors and track safety metrics.
Oversee high-risk construction activities and enforce safety protocols.
Lead investigations of incidents and ensure corrective actions are implemented.
Support the transition of EH&S responsibilities from construction to ongoing operations.
Benefits
Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
Life and accident insurance.
Long-term disability coverage.
401(k) retirement plan with company match.
15 days of paid time off and 8 paid holidays.
Reimbursement for professional licenses and certifications.
Full Job Description
EH&S Manager (Owner's Representative) - Data Center Construction
KALCON is seeking an experienced Environmental Health & Safety (EH&S) Manager to serve as an Owner's Representative supporting a client's hyperscale data center construction and operational activities. This position will provide hands-on safety leadership and field oversight, working closely with construction management teams, general contractors, subcontractors, facility operations, and client EH&S leadership to promote a strong safety culture and ensure work is executed in accordance with applicable health, safety, and environmental requirements. The role will initially be heavily focused on construction safety oversight, with responsibilities transitioning toward operational EH&S support as construction and expansion activities are completed.
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in occupational safety, Construction Management, or a related EH&S discipline; equivalent combinations of education and relevant experience may be considered.
3-5+ years of construction safety experience supporting large commercial, industrial, mission-critical, manufacturing, energy, or data center projects.
Hands-on experience working with general contractors and subcontractors to monitor and drive safety compliance.
Working knowledge of OSHA construction regulations, including 29 CFR 1926.
Experience conducting field safety inspections, audits, risk assessments, and incident investigations.
Experience performing root cause analysis and tracking corrective actions through completion.
OSHA 30-Hour Construction certification.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to influence safe work practices across multiple organizations and levels of the workforce.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and EH&S management software.
Valid driver's license and ability to travel between project sites and facilities as required.
Preferred Qualifications:
CHST (Construction Health and Safety Technician) certification.
OSHA 500 or OSHA 510 certification.
ASP (Associate Safety Professional) or CSP (Certified Safety Professional) certification, or progress toward certification.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Serve as the Owner's EH&S Representative supporting active data center construction and operational facility activities.
Provide visible, hands-on safety leadership in the field while partnering with construction management, contractors, operations personnel, and client EH&S leadership.
Conduct routine site inspections, field observations, and audits to verify compliance with OSHA regulations, site-specific safety plans, contractual requirements, and client standards.
Monitor general contractor and subcontractor EH&S performance, including safety metrics, leading indicators, trends, and corrective actions.
Provide independent safety oversight of high-risk construction activities, including excavation and trenching, crane and rigging operations, steel erection, energized electrical work, lockout/tagout, work at heights, confined space entry, hot work, and demolition.
Participate in pre-task planning, Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs), Activity Hazard Analyses (AHAs), and daily construction coordination meetings.
Exercise stop-work authority and escalate concerns when imminent hazards or significant safety deficiencies are identified.
Lead or support investigations involving incidents, near misses, injuries, and property damage, including root cause analysis and corrective action follow-through.
Evaluate contractor safety programs and qualifications against contractual and client EH&S requirements.
Monitor environmental compliance associated with construction activities, including stormwater and erosion controls, spill prevention, and waste management.
Maintain detailed inspection records and prepare regular EH&S performance reports for project and client leadership.
Participate in owner, contractor, and subcontractor safety meetings to promote accountability and continuous improvement.
Support implementation and maintenance of operational facility EH&S programs, procedures, and regulatory compliance requirements.
Conduct facility safety inspections, risk assessments, and Management of Change (MOC) reviews.
Support electrical safety programs and compliance with applicable OSHA, NEC, NFPA 70, lockout/tagout, and arc flash requirements.
Assist in identifying and controlling mission-critical facility hazards associated with battery and UPS systems, generators, fuel storage, refrigerants, and fire suppression systems.
Provide contractor safety oversight for work performed within operational facilities.
Support emergency preparedness drills, response planning, and site-level emergency procedures.
Support environmental compliance programs, including waste management, spill prevention, environmental inspections, and applicable SPCC requirements.
Deliver safety training and awareness initiatives for site personnel and contractors.
Track and report EH&S performance metrics and work with construction and operations leadership to identify trends and reduce workplace hazards.
Support the transition of EH&S responsibilities from active construction into ongoing facility operations as projects progress toward completion.
Benefits Offered:
Medical insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life Insurance
Accident Insurance
Long Term Disability
401(k) retirement plan with 4% KALCON match when an employee contributes at least 5%
15 days of paid time off
8 paid National Holidays
Reimbursement for professional licenses and certifications
Submission Requirements:
At a minimum, the candidate's professional resume must include the following:
List of all Educational Achievements
List of all Professional Licenses or Certificates
List of Awards Received
Detailed Employment History with each company including:
