Safety Specialist

Safety Specialist– Mission Critical / Data Center Projects

Location: Smithville, MO

Project Type: Mission Critical / Data Center Construction

Duration: 6-12 months

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

Employment Type: Full-Time

Pay
:
Based upon experience and certifications

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 contractor and 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.

• 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
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• 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.

• 3+ years of experience working as a safety professional in a construction environment
• BCSP Certification
  
  Required:
  
  CHST, ASP, or CSP
• NFPA 70E
• OSHA 30 Construction Certification
• 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

• 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.