Safety Professional

Job Title:
Safety Professional

This role involves coordinating and administering Site Safety Programs to ensure compliance with federal, state, local, and company safety and occupational health standards. The Safety Professional will serve as a resource for safety support, training, and permitting for assigned operating units. The ultimate goal is to provide overall safety and health leadership, ensuring all employees return 'Home Healthy – Home Safe' after each shift.

This position requires travel, and a company vehicle or allowance will be provided.

• Investigate incidents or near misses and report findings.
• Attend and conduct regular safety meetings with tradespersons to instruct on project safety practices and requirements.
• Conduct written daily safety inspections of work activities and ensure compliance with safe work practices.
• Take direction related to timely abatement and control of hazards.
• Lead or participate in incident investigations and emergency response.
• Conduct site inspections and track corrective actions to closure.
• Perform job safety analysis.
• Maintain jobsite‑specific safety documentation.
• Coach and teach safety practices across the region.
• Conduct safety training sessions.

• Safety management expertise.
• OSHA 500‑hour Construction Outreach Training or greater.
• 3‑5 years of construction experience, with at least 2 years in on‑site construction safety responsibilities.
• Working knowledge of construction safety regulations and hazard control methods.
• Demonstrated ability to conduct safety training.
• Strong computer knowledge and skills.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Strong tracking and follow‑up skills.
• Self‑motivated.
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Knowledge of risk, liability, and safety management.

• Specialized training relevant to the scope of work.
• CSP (Certified Safety Professional) certification is advantageous.

This is a fully onsite opportunity with the potential for overtime, as projects are time‑sensitive. The current site hosts seven safety professionals and 225 workers. The position ramps up in February, with a goal of maintaining a ratio of one Safety Professional for every 29 workers onsite. Candidates will be part of a long‑term project lasting approximately five years, with additional work being bid for in the future.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Davenport, IA.

The pay range for this position is $35.00 - $45.00/hr.

Benefits are subject to change and may be dependent on job classification and length of employment. 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)

Workplace Type:
This is a fully onsite position in Davenport, IA. Final date to receive applications:
This position is anticipated to close on Jan 28, 2026.

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