Project Safety Professional
About The Position
The Construction Safety Professional is responsible for supporting and advancing Vertiv’s environmental, health, and safety (EHS) programs across active construction and mission-critical infrastructure projects. This role partners with project leadership, contractors, and field personnel to promote a proactive safety culture, ensure regulatory compliance, and implement effective accident prevention strategies. The position supports construction operations through worksite assessments, safety training, incident investigations, and hazard mitigation activities. Senior-level professionals may also provide leadership oversight of project safety programs, mentor safety staff, and serve as a key safety liaison for project leadership and stakeholders.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent required; bachelor’s degree in Occupational Safety, Environmental Health & Safety, Construction Management, or related field preferred.
- 4-8 years of construction safety experience depending on level and project scope.
- Strong communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
- Ability to work independently and effectively in a field-based construction environment.
Nice To Haves
- Experience supporting union labor environments.
- Experience working in data center or mission-critical construction environments .
- Experience supporting large-scale infrastructure or industrial construction projects.
- OSHA 30-Hour Construction Certification.
- STS-C (Safety Trained Supervisor – Construction) or CHST (Construction Health and Safety Technician) certification required within 90 days of hire.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications including Outlook, Word, and Excel.
Responsibilities
- Conduct worksite safety inspections, assessments, and audits across active construction sites.
- Identify hazards, unsafe conditions, and at-risk behaviors; implement corrective and preventive actions.
- Support development and execution of Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs) and risk mitigation plans.
- Lead incident reporting, investigations, and root-cause analysis to prevent recurrence.
- Develop and deliver safety orientations, toolbox talks, and training programs for field personnel and contractors.
- Monitor compliance with OSHA standards and other applicable federal, state, and local safety regulations.
- Provide coaching and guidance to project teams on safe work practices and safety program expectations.
- Maintain safety documentation, reporting, and compliance records in alignment with company standards.
- Collaborate with project leadership to integrate safety planning into daily construction operations.
- Support continuous improvement initiatives to strengthen site safety culture and performance.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
