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Safety Manager
Job Description
The Safety Manager will coordinate and administer Site Safety Programs to ensure compliance with federal, state, local, and company safety and occupational health standards and procedures. This role involves providing safety resource support for assigned operating units, including training and permitting, to ensure all employees return 'Home Healthy – Home Safe' each shift. Travel is required for this position, and a company vehicle or allowance will be provided.
Responsibilities
- Investigate any incidents or near misses and report findings.
- Attend safety meetings as required and conduct regular safety meetings with tradespersons.
- Conduct written daily safety inspections of work activities and make them available for review to ensure compliance with safe work practices.
- Take direction related to timely abatement and control of hazards.
- Lead or participate in incident investigations and emergency response.
- Conduct site inspections and track all corrective actions to closure.
- Perform job safety analysis and maintain job site-specific documentation.
- Coach and teach safety practices across the region.
- Conduct safety training sessions.
Essential Skills
- 5-10 years of construction experience, with 5 years in on-site construction safety responsibilities.
- CHST certification is required.
- Specialized training relevant to the scope of work.
- OSHA 500-hour Construction Outreach Training, or greater.
- Working knowledge of construction safety regulations and hazard control methods.
- Demonstrated ability to conduct safety training.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
- Strong computer knowledge and skills.
- Strong attention to detail.
- Excellent organizational skills.
- Strong tracking and follow-up skills.
- Self-motivated and able to work independently.
- Strong ability to communicate both verbally and in writing.
- Demonstrated knowledge of risk, liability, and safety management.
Work Environment
The role is fully onsite with opportunities for overtime, as projects are time-sensitive and need to be completed promptly. The site has a duration of 5 years, with additional bids for more work ongoing. Employees are expected to contribute to a fast-paced environment where meeting deadlines is crucial.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Davenport, IA.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $48.08 - $67.31/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 Davenport,IA.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Nov 17, 2025.
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 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.
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 due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.
Salary : $48 - $67
