Construction Safety Specialist & Field Training Lead

Actalent; Grimes (IA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401(k) plan

Life Insurance

Job summary

Actalent in Grimes, IA is seeking a Safety Specialist to advance workplace safety for Iowa-based member contractors through training, site visits, and regulatory guidance. The role blends field work with training, consulting, and relationship management to improve safety performance across the construction industry.

Travel is required to job sites; you will deliver OSHA and CPR/First Aid programs, develop safety communications, maintain records, and prepare reports for internal stakeholders in a

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a safety-related field.
• 2–4 years of construction safety or EHS experience.
• Experience delivering safety trainings and conducting field inspections.
• Familiarity with OSHA regulations and construction safety requirements.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and training recordkeeping.
• Valid driver's license and willingness to travel across Iowa.

Responsibilities

• Deliver OSHA, CPR, First Aid, and construction safety training to member organizations.
• Conduct classroom, virtual, and field safety training sessions.
• Develop toolbox talks and safety communications.
• Visit job sites to evaluate hazards and provide compliance guidance.
• Audit and assist in safety program development for contractors.

Skills

Safety training

OSHA compliance

Microsoft Office

Communication skills

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Occupational Safety, Environmental Health & Safety, Construction Management, Industrial Hygiene, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Actalent in Grimes, IA is seeking a Safety Specialist to advance workplace safety for Iowa-based member contractors through training, site visits, and regulatory guidance. The role blends field work with training, consulting, and relationship management to improve safety performance across the construction industry.

Travel is required to job sites; you will deliver OSHA and CPR/First Aid programs, develop safety communications, maintain records, and prepare reports for internal stakeholders in a