Senior Safety Specialist

Progressive Safety; Smithville (MO); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Progressive Safety is actively seeking an experienced BCSP-certified Construction Safety Professional to support large-scale data center projects near Smithville, MO. This hands-on role emphasizes field presence and close collaboration with project leadership to uphold OSHA standards.

Responsibilities include site inspections, high-risk work planning, safety training, and maintaining documentation with Procore, Excel, and Teams. Per diem is available for travelers in a full-time role.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of construction safety experience.
• OSH degree and BCSP certification required.
• Experience conducting site audits, inspections, and safety training.
• Strong communication and ability to work independently.
• Proficiency with construction tech and MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Conduct routine site safety inspections and audits to ensure compliance.
• Identify hazardous conditions and implement corrective actions.
• Plan for high-risk construction activities via JHAs, PTPs, and safety meetings.
• Lead toolbox talks, safety orientations, and safety presentations.
• Maintain all site safety documentation, including reports and training records.
• Investigate incidents and assist with documentation and reporting.
• Collaborate with leadership, subcontractors, and client representatives to promote safety culture.
• Provide emergency response support and assist with investigations.
• Utilize Procore, Excel, and Teams to maintain safety documentation.

Skills

Site audits

Safety inspections

Safety training

Communication

Independent work

MS Office

Construction safety

Education

Occupational Health and Safety degree

BCSP Certification (CHST/ASP/CSP)

Tools

Procore

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Teams

Job description

Senior Safety Specialist– Mission Critical / Data Center Projects

Location: Smithville, MO

Project Type: Mission Critical / Data Center Construction

Duration: 12 months

Schedule: Monday–Friday with frequent Saturdays (50-60hrs a week)

Employment Type: Full-Time

Pay: Based upon experience and certifications

*Per Diem available for travelers.*

Position Overview

Progressive Safety is actively seeking experienced BCSP-certified Construction Safety Professionals to support large-scale data center construction projects near Smithville, MO. These projects support an electrical contractorand offer the opportunity to work on complex, fast-paced mission-critical construction environments.

This role is ideal for a hands-on safety leader who enjoys being active in the field and partnering closely with project leadership. The Safety Professional will help drive a proactive safety culture by conducting site audits, supporting high-risk work planning, and ensuring compliance with OSHA standards and project safety requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct routine site safety inspections and audits to ensure compliance with company policies, OSHA regulations, and project safety requirements.
• Identify hazardous conditions or unsafe behaviors and work with project leadership to implement corrective actions.
• Support planning for high-risk construction activities through participation in Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs), Pre-Task Plans (PTPs), and safety planning meetings.
• Lead and support toolbox talks, safety orientations, and safety presentations for project teams and contractors.
• Maintain all required site safety documentation, including inspection reports, incident reports, training records, and safety metrics.
• Investigate incidents, near misses, and safety concerns and assist with documentation and reporting requirements.
• Partner with project leadership, subcontractors, and client representatives to promote a strong safety culture across the project.
• Provide emergency response support when required and assist with incident investigation and corrective actions.
• Utilize technology platforms such as Procore, Microsoft Excel, and Microsoft Teams to maintain project communication and safety documentation.

Required Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience working as a safety professional in a construction environment
• Degree in Occupational Health and Safety and/or BCSP Certification: CHST, ASP, or CSP REQUIRED.
• Experience conducting site audits, safety inspections, and safety training in active construction environments
• Ability to work independently while collaborating with project leadership and safety management
• Strong communication skills with the ability to influence safe work practices on site
• Proficiency with construction technology platforms and Microsoft Office tools

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting data center, mission-critical, or large commercial construction projects
• Experience working with electricalcontractors or complex trade environments
• Familiarity with digital safety platforms such as Procore or similar construction management systems

This position supports active large-scale data center construction projects requiring frequent field presence, jobsite inspections, and interaction with multiple contractors and trades. The role requires the ability to work in a fast-paced construction environment while maintaining a proactive and solutions-focused approach to safety.

Progressive Safety is proud to be an equal employment opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, disability status, or any other applicable characteristics protected by law.