Data Center Safety & Compliance Lead

Suffolkconstruction; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Suffolk is seeking a Safety Specialist to collaborate with the Superintendent and Project Manager to enforce Corporate Safety and Health policies across projects. You’ll be responsible for implementing safety procedures on a project level or across multiple sites within a region.

Responsibilities include conducting site inspections, coordinating safety planning meetings, reviewing subcontractor safety programs, and leading OSHA-related trainings to ensure compliance and protect workers.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of related work experience in Construction Health and Safety.
• Bachelor’s degree in Construction or Safety preferred but not required.
• Qualified OSHA Construction Industry Outreach Trainer.
• Willingness to achieve CHST designation within two years.
• Demonstrated expertise with construction and safety technologies and practices.
• Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills.
• CPR Instructor (training provided).
• Completed required internal training with Learning and Development team.
• Capable of coordinating with field staff and external partners.
• Meticulous attention to detail.
• Ability to make decisions promptly and with confidence.
• Sound business judgment.
• Highly organized and able to multi-task.
• Adapt to new processes and new ways of approaching problems.
• Suffolk’s Core Values: Passion, Integrity, Hard Work, Professionalism, and Caring.

Responsibilities

• Conducts site inspections and records safety conditions.
• Maintains safety binder and document storage systems.
• Coordinates subcontractor Pre-Construction Safety Planning Meetings.
• Advises on OSHA/state/local safety regulations and standards (NFPA, JCAHO).
• Reviews Subcontractors' Site Specific Safety Programs and JHA before mobilization.
• Monitors Tool Box Talks for documentation quality.
• Investigates accidents and collects incident reports.
• Coordinates with Regional Risk Manager on claims trends.
• Ensures training of subcontractor employees on safety scope.
• Delivers OSHA 10/30, HAZWOPER, and other safety trainings.

Skills

OSHA knowledge

Communication skills

Project coordination

Change management

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelors in Construction or Safety

OSHA Construction Industry Outreach Trainer

Job description

Suffolk is seeking a Safety Specialist to collaborate with the Superintendent and Project Manager to enforce Corporate Safety and Health policies across projects. You’ll be responsible for implementing safety procedures on a project level or across multiple sites within a region.

Responsibilities include conducting site inspections, coordinating safety planning meetings, reviewing subcontractor safety programs, and leading OSHA-related trainings to ensure compliance and protect workers.