Senior Project Safety Specialist

Haskell; Clinton (IA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plans

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Haskell seeks an experienced safety professional to manage project-specific safety and health concerns nationwide. The role focuses on audits, compliance, training, and incident reporting to protect personnel and the public.

Responsibilities include coordinating audits, enforcing safety standards, leading on-site training, and reporting safety evaluations every six weeks. Requires 5+ years in construction safety and relevant certifications, with travel across projects.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5+ years of active safety experience in construction with certification, or 5–7 years without certification but must obtain within 12 months.
• Demonstrated leadership on at least three projects (24+ months) as Senior Project Safety Coordinator.
• Strong knowledge of federal, state, local regulations and company safety policies.

Responsibilities

• Conduct Initial Safety Audit & Establish Inspection Schedule within 15 days of mobilization.
• Ensure compliance with Safety Standards and complete safety orientation and documentation.
• Support safety administration, investigations, recordkeeping, and corrective action audits.
• Develop and lead site-specific safety training sessions and hazard mitigation.
• Communicate safety concerns to Manager of Safety and prepare SER every six weeks.
• Enforce safety policies and assist with incident investigations and reporting.

Skills

Safety leadership

Regulatory compliance

Auditing & inspections

Training delivery

Communication skills

MS Office proficiency

Education

OSHA Course #500

BCSP or NCCER certification (STS/CSST/CSSS)

Construction safety certification awareness

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Please note our clients and projects are nationwide - Travel will be required.

In this role, you will manage project-specific safety and health concerns, ensuring compliance with safety regulations and the protection of employees, contract partners, clients, and the public.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Conduct Initial Safety Audit & Establish Inspection Schedule: Within 15 days of project mobilization, coordinate with the project superintendent to perform an initial site safety audit. Develop and maintain a site inspection schedule based on project size, hazard exposure, client requirements, and team input.
• Ensure Compliance with Safety Standards: Assist the project superintendent in enforcing the Haskell Code of Safe Practices, ensuring all site personnel complete safety orientation, and maintaining readily accessible safety documentation.
• Support Safety Administration & Reporting: Assist with administrative safety tasks, including accident investigations, recordkeeping, and compliance with corporate policies. Conduct safety inspections and provide corrective action audits to the superintendent.
• Implement Training & Hazard Mitigation: Develop and lead project-specific on-site safety training sessions. Identify imminent danger hazards, halt operations if necessary, and coordinate immediate corrective action while ensuring proper training for those involved.
• Communicate & Report Safety Concerns: Regularly update the Manager of Safety on project safety issues and complete a Safety Evaluation Report (SER) for each assigned project at least every six weeks. Participate in kick-off, designing-for-safety, and pre-construction meetings as needed.
• Enforce Safety Policies & Investigate Incidents: Uphold established safety rules and disciplinary action guidelines. Conduct accident investigations and assist the project superintendent in promptly reporting incidents.

To thrive in this role, you'll need:

• Minimum of 5 - years active safety experience within the construction industry with industry recognized safety certification or 5 - 7 years active safety experience within the construction industry without industry recognized safety certification but required to obtain within 12 - months of hire) Demonstrated and consistent performance/Leadership on a minimum of three (3) project assignments (minimum 24 - months) serving as Senior Project Safety Coordinator.
• Advanced Technology and Mission Critical Market, Manufacturing and Industrial Water experience
• Completion of OSHA Course #500
• Recognized safety certification (STS, CSST, CSSS) through BCSP or NCCER
• Employee should be able to have a thorough understanding of and the ability to enforce all federal, state, local, and corporate regulations
• The ability to recognize hazardous situations and implement corrective measures
• Good interpersonal and communication skills required (both written and verbal). Comfortable with Microsoft Office programs such as Word, Excel, and Outlook
• Ability to understand and execute the company vision and values of Team, Excellence, Service, and Trust
• The ability to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, and manipulate (lift, carry, move) light to medium weights of 10-50 pounds.
• Requires good hand-eye coordination and arm, hand, and finger dexterity, including the ability to grasp, and visual acuity to use a keyboard, operate equipment, and read application/form information.
• The associate must frequently sit, reach with hands and arms, talk, and hear.

Join our team and be a driving force behind our project's success!

At Haskell, we offer a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, retirement plans, professional development opportunities, and more. Join us and be part of a team where your contributions make a difference.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities:

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, disability, or protected veteran status.

Haskell will make reasonable accommodations in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act of 2008. The job description will be reviewed periodically as duties and responsibilities change with business necessities.Essential and marginal job functions are subject to modification.

Haskell is a Drug-Free Workplace.