Safety Professional - Cedar Rapids

Only for registered members Cedar Rapids, United States

23 hours ago

$65,000 - $120,000 (USD) per year *

* This salary range is an estimation made by beBee

Safety Professional with OSHA 500 · Job Description · We are seeking a dedicated Safety Professional to coordinate and administer Site Safety Programs, ensuring compliance with federal, state, local, and company safety and occupational health standards and procedures. · This rol ...

Job description

Safety Professional with OSHA 500

Job Description

We are seeking a dedicated Safety Professional to coordinate and administer Site Safety Programs, ensuring compliance with federal, state, local, and company safety and occupational health standards and procedures.

This role involves providing safety resource support for assigned operating units, including training and permitting.

The ideal candidate will provide overall safety and health leadership to ensure all employees return 'Home Healthy – Home Safe' each shift.

Travel is required for this position, and a company vehicle or allowance will be provided.

Responsibilities

Investigate any incident or near miss and report findings.
Attend and conduct safety meetings to instruct tradespersons 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.
Coach and teach safety across the region.
Conduct safety training.

Essential Skills

3-5 years of construction experience, with 2 years in on-site construction safety responsibilities.
Specialized training relevant to the scope of work.
OSHA 500-hour Construction Outreach Training or greater.
Working knowledge of construction safety regulations and hazard control methods.
Demonstrated ability to conduct safety training.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

Strong computer knowledge and skills.
Strong attention to detail.
Excellent organizational skills.
Strong tracking and follow-up skills.
Self-motivated.
Strong ability to communicate both verbally and in writing.
Knowledge of risk, liability, and safety management.

Work Environment

This is a fully onsite opportunity with potential for significant overtime due to project deadlines.

The current site has 7 safety professionals and 225 workers, with a requirement of one Safety Professional for every 29 workers.

The role involves working in a fast-paced environment where safety is a top priority.

The position will ramp up starting in February, and the site is anticipated to be active for at least four more years with additional work bids underway.

Job Type & Location

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

Pay And Benefits

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

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms.

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 Cedar Rapids,IA. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Feb 23, 2026.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions.

We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market.

With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing due to a disability, please email for other accommodation options.

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