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Safety Manager

Paramount Strat LLC
Des Moines, IA Contractor
POSTED ON 6/15/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 12/9/2026
Safety ManagerBuild a Career in Safety. Protect People. Make an Impact.About Paramount Strat

Paramount Strat LLC (PSLLC) is a workforce solutions and staffing firm that connects skilled professionals with high-quality opportunities across construction, industrial, manufacturing, and trade-related industries.

Our focus is simple: place great people with great clients and provide the support, resources, and opportunities they need to succeed. We partner with organizations on critical projects across the United States, helping professionals build rewarding careers while supporting some of the nation's most impactful projects.

We believe in creating long-term opportunities, investing in talent, and helping individuals grow both professionally and personally.

Position Overview

Paramount Strat is seeking a Safety Manager to support a data center construction project with one of our clients. This field-based position plays a critical role in maintaining a safe work environment, ensuring regulatory compliance, and promoting a proactive safety culture across project operations.

The successful candidate will work closely with client leadership, project teams, subcontractors, and field personnel to identify risks, implement safety initiatives, and drive continuous improvement in safety performance.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced safety professional or a high-potential candidate with strong leadership skills who is looking to grow their career in safety.

Schedule
  • Typical schedule is Monday through Saturday.
  • Some projects may operate on a Monday through Friday schedule.
  • Additional hours may be required based on project needs.
Key Responsibilities
  • Lead and oversee site-specific safety programs and initiatives.
  • Conduct routine site inspections, audits, and safety observations.
  • Identify hazards and develop practical risk mitigation strategies.
  • Perform Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs) and risk assessments.
  • Ensure compliance with OSHA regulations and company safety standards.
  • Deliver safety orientations, onboarding programs, toolbox talks, and ongoing training.
  • Investigate incidents, near misses, and injuries, including root cause analysis and corrective action development.
  • Maintain safety documentation, reports, and regulatory records.
  • Collaborate with project managers, supervisors, subcontractors, and field personnel to strengthen safety performance.
  • Monitor trends and recommend improvements to safety policies, procedures, and programs.
  • Promote a culture of accountability, engagement, and continuous improvement.
Qualifications
  • Experience in safety, construction, industrial operations, manufacturing, energy, trades, military leadership, or related environments preferred.
  • Strong understanding of workplace safety principles and a commitment to maintaining safe work environments.
  • Ability to build relationships, communicate effectively, and influence positive safety behaviors.
  • Strong problem-solving, organizational, and leadership skills.
  • Ability to work independently and make sound decisions in fast-paced environments.
  • Experience conducting inspections, audits, investigations, or training is beneficial but not required.
  • Proficiency with safety documentation, reporting, and recordkeeping.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Preferred Qualifications
  • OSHA 30-Hour Certification
  • CHST, ASP, CSP, OHST, or similar credentials
  • Experience supporting construction, industrial, manufacturing, or trade-related projects
  • Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Occupational Safety, Environmental Health, or a related field
  • Experience supporting large-scale construction projects, including data center construction, is a plus
What We're Looking For

We recognize that outstanding safety professionals come from a variety of backgrounds. While prior safety experience is valuable, we are equally interested in candidates who demonstrate leadership, professionalism, coachability, accountability, and a genuine passion for protecting people.

If you have experience in construction, operations, field supervision, project management, military leadership, quality control, or a related discipline and are interested in growing your career in safety, we encourage you to apply. Training and development opportunities may be available for the right candidate.

Why Join Paramount Strat?
  • Competitive compensation
  • Potential per diem opportunities based on project requirements
  • Opportunities for advancement and professional development
  • Exposure to large-scale data center construction projects
  • Future opportunities across additional industries and project types as the company continues to grow
  • A collaborative and supportive team environment
  • Leadership that values safety, accountability, and continuous improvement
  • The opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the safety and success of project teams
  • If you're passionate about protecting people, leading by example, and helping build a culture where safety comes first, we'd love to hear from you.

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