Traveling Project Safety Representative (Electrical) - Cedar Rapids, Iowa

Enterprise Electrical•Cedar Rapids, IA

About The Position

The Project Safety Representative supports the implementation and daily administration of safety programs, policies, and compliance initiatives across assigned projects and operations. Working with field leadership, project management teams, and safety leadership, the role promotes safe work practices, regulatory compliance, hazard awareness, and workforce engagement throughout active construction operations. The position assists with field inspections, safety training, incident reporting, compliance documentation, audits, onboarding, and workforce communication. It helps reinforce company safety expectations, support continuous improvement, and ensure employees and subcontractors follow established safety procedures and customer requirements. The representative interacts with employees, supervisors, subcontractors, customers, and safety leadership while supporting multiple projects and priorities in both office and active construction environments.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED required.
Basic to intermediate knowledge of OSHA regulations, construction safety practices, and hazard recognition principles.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to interact professionally with employees, field leadership, subcontractors, and customers.
Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple assignments, projects, and deadlines simultaneously.
Ability to identify hazards, document findings, and assist with corrective-action implementation.
Ability to work independently, exercise sound judgment, and maintain confidentiality.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, electronic reporting systems, safety management software, and mobile technology platforms.
Ability to read and interpret safety procedures, construction documentation, inspection reports, and operational records.
Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain accurate records and compliance documentation.
Ability to adapt to changing operational priorities and fast-paced construction environments.
OSHA 10 certification required.
Valid driver’s license with acceptable driving record required.

Nice To Haves

Understanding of construction operations, electrical safety practices, PPE requirements, and jobsite safety expectations.
Associate degree or coursework in Occupational Safety, Environmental Health & Safety, Construction Management, Industrial Technology, or a related field.
Combination of education, certifications, and relevant construction or safety experience may be considered.
OSHA 30 certification preferred.
CPR/First Aid/AED certification preferred, or ability to obtain upon hire.
Additional safety certifications or specialized construction safety training preferred.
Minimum 2–4 years of electrical construction experience preferred, including in electrical contracting, industrial environments, or mission-critical operations.
Experience supporting field operations, conducting inspections, maintaining compliance records, or assisting with safety initiatives preferred.
Familiarity with OSHA standards, safety documentation processes, and incident reporting systems preferred.

Responsibilities

Support implementation and administration of company safety programs, policies, procedures, and compliance initiatives across assigned operations and projects.
Conduct routine field inspections, safety observations, audits, and jobsite reviews to identify hazards and support corrective actions.
Assist with incident reporting, investigations, corrective-action tracking, and required compliance documentation and records.
Coordinate and support employee safety orientations, toolbox talks, training sessions, workforce communications, and onboarding activities.
Monitor compliance with OSHA regulations, company safety standards, customer requirements, PPE usage, and safe work practices.
Partner with field leadership, project teams, and subcontractors to promote workforce engagement, hazard awareness, and accountability.
Maintain safety reports, inspection logs, certifications, training records, audit findings, and other electronic or manual documentation.
Support continuous improvement initiatives, regulatory inspections, customer audits, emergency response activities, and other operational safety priorities.
Provide coordination support for subcontractor safety compliance activities and workforce communication efforts.
Assist safety leadership and field supervision with training coordination, compliance tracking, and operational support.
Support onboarding and workforce engagement initiatives across assigned projects or operational teams.