Senior Safety Specialist

Progressive Safety; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Long-term project stability

Consistent overtime

Per diem for travelers

Job summary

Progressive Safety is seeking a Senior Construction Safety Coordinator to lead safety efforts on large-scale data center builds in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Candidates should have over 3 years of construction safety experience and possess OSHA 510 and OSHA 30 certifications.

The role involves conducting audits, mentoring staff, and driving a proactive safety culture. Ideal candidates enjoy working in active environments, are willing to travel, and aspire to grow in leadership roles.

Consistent overtime is available, along with opportunities for long-term project stability.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3+ years of construction safety experience.
• Experience in active jobsite environments is required.
• Strong communicator who can influence behaviors.

Responsibilities

• Lead jobsite safety efforts on large-scale projects.
• Conduct site audits and hazard assessments.
• Drive a proactive safety culture with teams.

Skills

Construction safety experience

Strong communication skills

Ability to influence safe behaviors

Familiarity with Procore, Excel, Teams

Education

OSHA 510 & OSHA 30 certifications

BCSP Certification (CHST, ASP, CSP)

Job description

Build the Future of Data Centers. Lead Safety on Mission-Critical Projects.

Senior Construction Safety Coordinator

This isn’t just another safety job. You’ll be supporting large-scale, high-profile data center builds for one of the top MEP contractors in the U.S.—projects that demand precision, pace, and strong safety leadership.

If you thrive in fast-moving environments, enjoy being in the field, and want to be part of projects that are shaping the future of infrastructure—this is where you want to be.

What You’ll Get

• Long-term project stability (12–36+ months)
• Consistent overtime (50–60 hours/week)
• Per diem available for travelers
• Work alongside a strong, collaborative safety team
• Exposure to complex, high-impact mission-critical builds
• Opportunity to mentor junior safety professionals and grow your leadership footprint

What You’ll Be Doing

• Leading jobsite safety efforts on active, large-scale construction projects
• Conducting site audits, inspections, and hazard assessments
• Driving a proactive safety culture with field teams and leadership
• Delivering toolbox talks, orientations, and training
• Partnering closely with superintendents, subcontractors, and project leaders
• Mentoring junior safety staff and helping elevate team performance
• Managing incident investigations, reporting, and safety documentation

What We’re Looking For

• 3+ years of construction safety experience (vertical or commercial preferred)
• OSHA 510 + OSHA 30 (Required)
• BCSP Certification (CHST, ASP, CSP) – Strongly Preferred
• Experience working in active jobsite environments
• Strong communicator who can influence safe behaviors in the field
• Comfortable using tools like Procore, Excel, Teams

Bonus Points For

• Data center / mission-critical project experience
• Background working with MEP contractors or complex trades
• Experience mentoring or leading other safety professionals

Who This Role Is Perfect For

• Safety professionals who enjoy being in the field—not behind a desk
• Candidates open to travel and project-based work
• Individuals who want to grow into leadership roles on major builds
• People who take pride in owning safety culture on-site