Senior Safety Specialist

Build the Future of Data Centers. Lead Safety on Mission-Critical Projects.

Senior Construction Safety Coordinator

Dayton, Ohio | Mission Critical / Data Center Projects | Travel-Friendly

This isn’t just another safety job.

You’ll be supporting large-scale, high-profile data center builds for one of the top MEP contractors in the U.S. —projects that demand precision, pace, and strong safety leadership.

If you thrive in fast-moving environments, enjoy being in the field, and want to be part of projects that are shaping the future of infrastructure—this is where you want to be.

What You’ll Get

• Long-term project stability (12–36+ months)
• Consistent overtime (50–60 hours/week)
• Per diem available for travelers
• Work alongside a strong, collaborative safety team
• Exposure to complex, high-impact mission-critical builds
• Opportunity to mentor junior safety professionals and grow your leadership footprint

What You’ll Be Doing

• Leading jobsite safety efforts on active, large-scale construction projects
• Conducting site audits, inspections, and hazard assessments
• Supporting high-risk work planning (JHAs, PTPs, pre-task meetings)
• Driving a proactive safety culture with field teams and leadership
• Delivering toolbox talks, orientations, and training
• Partnering closely with superintendents, subcontractors, and project leaders
• Mentoring junior safety staff and helping elevate team performance
• Managing incident investigations, reporting, and safety documentation

What We’re Looking For

• 3+ years of construction safety experience (vertical or commercial preferred)
• OSHA 510 + OSHA 30 (Required)
• BCSP Certification (CHST, ASP, CSP) – Strongly Preferred
• Experience working in active jobsite environments
• Strong communicator who can influence safe behaviors in the field
• Comfortable using tools like Procore, Excel, Teams

Bonus Points For

• Data center / mission-critical project experience
• Background working with MEP contractors or complex trades
• Experience mentoring or leading other safety professionals

Who This Role Is Perfect For

• Safety professionals who enjoy being in the field—not behind a desk
• Candidates open to travel and project-based work
• Individuals who want to grow into leadership roles on major builds
• People who take pride in owning safety culture on-site

About Progressive Safety

At Progressive Safety, we’re more than a staffing partner—we’re a team . We do the right thing, strive for excellence, and bring real passion to supporting our employees, partners, and the communities we serve.

Ready to Learn More?

If you’re looking for your next opportunity in mission-critical construction and want to be part of something bigger—let’s connect.

Progressive Safety is proud to be an equal employment opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, disability status, or any other applicable characteristics protected by law.