Safety Specialist| Des Moines, IA

HazTek•Des Moines, IA

2d•$90,000 - $110,000•Onsite

About The Position

Responsibilities Safety Manager | Des Moines, IA If you’re a Safety professional who thrives in high-performance environments and knows how to lead in fast-paced, mission-critical builds, this is your opportunity to make a real impact on cutting-edge data center projects. At HazTek, safety isn’t just a priority—it’s a core value. As a Safety Manager supporting mission-critical data center construction, you’ll help drive a culture where precision, speed, and safety work together—and where every worker goes home safe, every day. We’re seeking an experienced, hands-on Safety Manager who can lead from the field, influence teams, and elevate safety performance across complex, high-visibility projects. What You’ll Do: Lead all on-site safety efforts for large-scale, mission-critical data center projects Ensure full compliance with OSHA regulations, client standards, and site-specific safety requirements Drive a proactive safety culture through daily engagement, field presence, and relationship building Conduct daily safety meetings, audits, and inspections to identify risks and implement real-time solutions Oversee and enforce safety compliance across multiple subcontractors and trades in a high-activity environment Investigate incidents, perform root cause analysis, and implement corrective/preventative actions Support high-risk activities including energized work, LOTO, fall protection, rigging, steel erection, and excavation Collaborate closely with project leadership, superintendents, and client stakeholders to align on safety goals What We’re Looking For: Proven experience supporting safety on data center or other mission-critical construction projects (or similar high-tech environments) Strong knowledge of OSHA standards and client-driven safety programs Experience working in fast-paced, multi-trade environments with overlapping scopes Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence both field teams and executive stakeholders Confident leading trainings, toolbox talks, and safety stand-downs Hands-on, visible leader who builds trust and drives accountability in the field Experience with high-risk scopes such as energized systems, LOTO, fall protection, rigging, steel erection, and excavation Why HazTek: Work on high-profile, cutting-edge data center builds Join a team that values collaboration, ownership, and safety excellence Long-term project opportunities with stability and career growth Competitive compensation and benefits Qualifications Minimum 5+ years of construction safety experience required OSHA 30 hour in Construction certification required First Aid/CPR certified Strong knowledge of construction safety standards Must have experience in Fall Protection, Scaffolding, Steel Erection, and Excavation Excellent verbal and written skills Embody HazTek's Core Values of Integrity, Compassion, Dependability, Leadership, Accountability Overview HazTek Safety Management is a full-service, objective safety partner, founded in 1997. The health, safety and well-being of employees and companies is our highest priority. We offer full-time employment, stability, competitive benefits, professional development, travel, diverse safety experiences, management support and the added benefit of working with a network of over 275 full-time HazTek safety professionals. At HazTek, We Stand Together for Safety We are committed to building an environment of inclusion and acceptance which values diversity across all areas of the organization; an environment in which all employees can contribute to the success of the business and are valued for their skills, experience, and unique perspectives. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status. Pay Range $90,000 - $110,000 Travel | Relocation Local Only - No travel, per diem or relocation is offered for this opportunity

Requirements

Proven experience supporting safety on data center or other mission-critical construction projects (or similar high-tech environments)
Strong knowledge of OSHA standards and client-driven safety programs
Experience working in fast-paced, multi-trade environments with overlapping scopes
Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence both field teams and executive stakeholders
Confident leading trainings, toolbox talks, and safety stand-downs
Hands-on, visible leader who builds trust and drives accountability in the field
Experience with high-risk scopes such as energized systems, LOTO, fall protection, rigging, steel erection, and excavation
Minimum 5+ years of construction safety experience required
OSHA 30 hour in Construction certification required
First Aid/CPR certified
Strong knowledge of construction safety standards
Must have experience in Fall Protection, Scaffolding, Steel Erection, and Excavation
Excellent verbal and written skills
Embody HazTek's Core Values of Integrity, Compassion, Dependability, Leadership, Accountability

Responsibilities

Lead all on-site safety efforts for large-scale, mission-critical data center projects
Ensure full compliance with OSHA regulations, client standards, and site-specific safety requirements
Drive a proactive safety culture through daily engagement, field presence, and relationship building
Conduct daily safety meetings, audits, and inspections to identify risks and implement real-time solutions
Oversee and enforce safety compliance across multiple subcontractors and trades in a high-activity environment
Investigate incidents, perform root cause analysis, and implement corrective/preventative actions
Support high-risk activities including energized work, LOTO, fall protection, rigging, steel erection, and excavation
Collaborate closely with project leadership, superintendents, and client stakeholders to align on safety goals