Safety Manager - Industrial & Wastewater Construction

Safety Manager – Industrial & Wastewater Construction (Iowa)

Location : Des Moines, IA or statewide travel within Iowa

Role : We are seeking a Safety Manager to lead jobsite safety programs for multiple active commercial / industrial and wastewater construction projects. This position is responsible for implementing company safety policies, conducting inspections, training field staff, and ensuring compliance with OSHA and client requirements.

Key Responsibilities :

Oversee site safety programs, perform regular inspections, and ensure compliance with OSHA standards.

Lead incident investigations, root-cause analysis, and corrective action tracking.

Conduct employee safety orientations, toolbox talks, and ongoing training sessions.

Collaborate with project teams and owners to maintain a proactive safety culture.

Maintain documentation, reporting, and audit readiness for all job sites.

Qualifications :

5+ years of safety management experience in commercial / industrial construction.

CHST, CSP, or OSHA 500 certification preferred.

Strong communication, leadership, and organizational skills.

Wastewater or heavy industrial construction safety background highly desirable.

Our client is ready to hire immediately! Apply online now, or send your resume and project list to aaron.herzog@gogpac.com

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations.

GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.