Safety Coordinator - New Albany, OH

Safety Coordinator | Data Center Construction

Location:

New Albany, OH

Start Date:

ASAP
Duration: 3-Month Project
Engagement Type: 1099 Contractor

Pay Rate: $48 - $51 per hour
Pay Frequency:
Weekly
Per Diem:
None Available

Hours:

Approximately 40 - 50 hours per week

Schedule:

Monday - Friday, with possible Saturdays as project needs require
Shift: 6:30 AM - 3:30 PM

We are seeking a proactive, field-focused Safety Coordinator to support precast concrete erection operations on a large-scale data center construction project in New Albany, Ohio.

This is an excellent opportunity for a safety professional who thrives in an active construction environment and understands that effective safety leadership requires more than completing paperwork. The successful candidate will maintain a visible presence in the field, identify hazards before they become incidents, and provide real-time coaching to crews performing high-risk construction activities.

Working closely with the onsite Fabcon team, the Safety Coordinator will support daily safety initiatives, monitor changing site conditions, and help ensure that work is completed safely and in accordance with project requirements.

• Conduct and document daily Job Safety Analysis (JSA) reviews
• Perform routine field observations and safety inspections
• Monitor and maintain barricades, restricted areas, and controlled work zones
• Perform fire watch activities as required by site operations
• Support spotting operations and critical lifting activities
• Identify unsafe conditions, behaviors, and emerging hazards
• Provide immediate safety coaching and corrective guidance to craft personnel
• Assist with daily safety documentation and compliance reporting
• Support the onsite Fabcon Safety Representative with project safety initiatives
• Communicate safety expectations clearly and professionally
• Promote compliance with OSHA standards and site-specific safety procedures
• Help maintain a proactive, accountable, and incident-free safety culture

• Current OSHA 30 Construction certification
• Current CPR certification
• Current First Aid certification
• Previous experience supporting safety operations on an active construction site
• Strong knowledge of construction hazards and safe work practices
• Ability to conduct field observations and maintain accurate documentation
• Strong communication, coaching, and conflict-resolution skills
• Ability to work effectively with craft personnel, supervisors, and project leadership
• Willingness to work overtime and occasional Saturdays as required

Experience involving any of the following is highly valued:

• Precast concrete erection
• Critical lifts and crane operations
• Barricade and work-zone management
• Fire watch responsibilities
• Spotting operations
• Large-scale data center construction
• High-risk construction activities

The ideal candidate will possess working knowledge of:

Construction Safety | OSHA Compliance | Hazard Recognition | JSA Reviews | Field Inspections | Precast Erection | Critical Lifts | Fire Watch | Spotting Operations | Risk Assessment | Safety Documentation | Safety Coaching

This role is best suited for someone who is confident engaging crews in the field, capable of addressing safety concerns in real time, and committed to helping every worker return home safely at the end of the day.

Fabcon is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and contractors.