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Safety Coordinator
Project Type: Mission-Critical Data Center Project
Location: Milwaukee, Wisconsin Area | Full-Time
Schedule: Monday - Friday with occasional Saturday work. Working 50-60hrs a week
Employment: Full time
Duration: 12-36 months
Per Diem: Available for qualified candidates
Progressive Safety is partnering with a leading national contractor to hire a Safety Coordinator for a large-scale data center construction project in the Milwaukee area.
This is an excellent opportunity for a construction safety professional early in their career to gain experience on one of the most sought-after project types in the industry—mission-critical data centers.
If you have at least one year of construction safety experience and want to work on a fast-paced, high-profile project while continuing to develop your safety leadership skills, this role offers tremendous growth potential.
You’ll work closely with experienced safety leaders while playing a key role in keeping crews safe and operations running smoothly.
What You’ll Do
As a Safety Coordinator, you’ll be an active presence in the field helping maintain a strong safety culture across the job site.
Your responsibilities will include...
Field Safety Oversight
- Conduct daily jobsite safety walks and inspections
- Identify potential hazards and work with field leadership to resolve issues quickly
- Support enforcement of OSHA regulations and company safety standards
Jobsite Collaboration
- Work with project managers, foremen, and craft workers to promote safe work practices
- Review Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs) and address potential risks before work begins
- Serve as a go-to safety resource for crews on site
Safety Documentation & Reporting
- Maintain safety documentation including:
- inspection reports
- incident reports
- safety meeting records
- training documentation
Incident Prevention & Response
- Assist with incident and near-miss investigations
- Support root-cause analysis and corrective action planning
- Provide support during emergency response situations if needed
Training & Engagement
- Assist with new-hire safety orientations
- Support toolbox talks and ongoing safety training initiatives
What We’re Looking For...
Required
- 1 year of construction safety experience working on large commercial, industrial, or infrastructure construction projects
- OSHA 510
- OSHA 10 OSHA 30 certification
- Basic knowledge of OSHA construction safety regulations
- Strong communication skills and comfort interacting with field crews
- Ability to stay organized and manage documentation in a fast-paced environment
Preferred
- Experience supporting mechanical, industrial, or mission-critical construction projects
- CPR / First Aid certification
- HAZWOPER 40
- Safety certifications such as CHST, GSP, or ASP
Why This Opportunity Is Unique
- Work on a major mission-critical data center project
- Data center experience is highly valued across the construction industry and can significantly accelerate your safety career.
Learn from experienced safety leaders
You’ll work alongside seasoned professionals who will help you develop your technical and leadership skills.
Be part of a high-performing team
Your work will directly impact the safety and success of a complex, high-profile project.
✔ Mission-Critical Construction Experience
✔ Strong Career Development Opportunity
✔ High-Impact Role on a Major Project
If you're looking to build your career in construction safety while gaining experience on complex projects with tremendous career advancement opportunities, this is your chance to take the next step! We look forward to meeting with you.