Safety Manager

Actalent; Iowa; On-site; USD 62,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Actalent in Des Moines, IA is seeking a Safety Coordinator to oversee safety walk downs, craft labor safety inspections, and ensure construction practices meet OSHA standards on a data center project.

This 100% onsite contract-to-hire role requires 5+ years in industrial construction safety, OSHA 30/OSHA 500, and strong client-facing communication to support the steel contractor and site teams. Expect 50+ hour weeks, weekend work, and benefits when converting to permanent employment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5+ years of experience as a safety coordinator on commercial or industrial construction projects.
• Proficiency in OSHA standards, including OSHA 30 and OSHA 500 certifications.
• Experience in construction and construction safety.
• On-site safety coordination for data center projects and steel erection support.

Responsibilities

• Conduct safety walk downs and craft labor safety inspections.
• Provide any applicable site training.
• Submit daily reports regarding safety practices and concerns.
• Update OSHA 300 log with recordable incidents.
• Ensure safe construction practices are utilized consistently.

Skills

Safety management

OSHA standards knowledge

Construction safety

5+ years experience

Steel erection support

Client-facing

Tools

OSHA 500

CSP

CHST

Job description

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Safety Coordinator Job Description

We are seeking a dedicated Safety Coordinator to oversee safety walk downs and craft labor safety inspections. This role involves ensuring that safe construction practices are adhered to at all times while supporting the steel contractor at a data center.

Responsibilities

• Conduct safety walk downs and craft labor safety inspections.
• Provide any applicable site training.
• Submit daily reports regarding safety practices and concerns.
• Update OSHA 300 log with recordable incidents.
• Ensure safe construction practices are utilized consistently.

Essential Skills

• Safety management
• Proficiency in OSHA standards, including OSHA 30 and OSHA 500 certifications
• Experience in construction and construction safety
• Minimum 5+ years of experience as a safety coordinator on commercial or industrial construction projects
• Experience supporting steel erection and dredging
• Ability to maintain a professional demeanor and be client-facing

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Certifications such as OSHA 500, CSP, CHST are required.

Work Environment

This position requires working 100% onsite at a data center, supporting the steel contractor. Expect to work 50+ hour weeks on average, including some weekends. Proper PPE is required at all times.

Job Type & Location

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

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $45.00 - $55.00/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 Des Moines,IA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 21, 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 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

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 process due to a disability, please email [e-mail] for other accommodation options.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.