Capital Projects Construction Safety Practitioner - Cedar Rapids, IA
This is a permanent, full-time, exempt-level position.
Position Summary
The Construction Safety Practitioner is responsible for providing expert safety leadership, oversight, and technical guidance across industrial construction projects in heavy manufacturing environments such as food processing, agricultural processing, chemicals, or other high-hazard industrial facilities.
This role ensures that all construction activities-including contractor operations-are executed safely, efficiently, and in alignment with OSHA 1910/1926, company Life-Critical Standards, and industry best practices. This position maintains a balanced presence: approximately 50% field-based at active construction sites and 50% office-based performing planning, reviews, and analysis.
The role is fully empowered with Stop Work Authority to halt any unsafe activity immediately.
Position Responsibilities
Safety Planning, Reviews & Technical Guidance
Develop, implement, and oversee site-specific construction safety plans, including means, methods, and risk-mitigation strategies
Lead safety and constructability reviews with project management, engineering, and contractors
Identify high-risk activities and ensure appropriate controls for confined space, LOTO, hot work, critical lifts, and equipment operations
Develop and maintain construction-specific safety procedures, plans, and documentation
Field Execution & High-Risk Work Oversight
Maintain a proactive field presence to observe behaviors, verify controls, and coach contractors
Conduct safety audits, Gemba walks, behavioral observations, and hazard assessments
Monitor high-hazard activities and ensure strict adherence to PPE, LOTO, CSE, hot work, and Life-Critical Standards
Exercise Stop Work Authority immediately when unsafe acts or conditions are observed
Contractor Leadership & Engagement
Lead contractor onboarding and align them to site safety rules, critical safety systems, and Life-Critical Standards
Develop strong relationships with contractor supervision and labor to foster proactive safety culture
Review contractor work plans, hazard assessments, lift plans, method statements, and permits
Training, Communication & Culture Building
Develop and deliver training on construction safety protocols and high-hazard controls
Communicate safety expectations across operations, engineering, and project management
Promote safety ownership via coaching, mentoring, and accountability
Incident Prevention, Investigation & Improvement
Respond to field incidents, near misses, and unsafe conditions and support investigations
Analyze safety performance trends and develop corrective and preventative actions
Maintain accurate records of audits, incidents, training, and compliance documentation
Core Competencies
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities for complex construction hazards
Clear communication with all levels of project and operational teams
Adaptability and situational awareness in dynamic construction conditions
Leadership presence capable of coaching, influencing, and driving safe decision-making
Ability to manage multiple priorities and maintain organized, accurate documentation
Physical Requirements
Ability to stand and walk for extended periods on construction and industrial sites
Ability to climb stairs, ladders, and access elevated or restricted areas
Capability to wear required PPE including hard hats, safety glasses, gloves, hearing protection, and respiratory protection
Ability to lift up to 30 pounds occasionally
Comfort working in environments with noise, dust, extreme temperatures, and uneven terrain
Required Qualifications
Minimum 5 years of construction safety experience in industrial/heavy manufacturing environments
Strong knowledge of OSHA 1910 & OSHA 1926 regulations, ANSI standards, and industrial safety practices
OSHA 30-hour certification
Ability to influence and lead without authority in high-risk, complex environments
Proficiency with safety management software and Microsoft Office tools
Ability and willingness to travel up to 50%, occasionally on short notice
Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Occupational Safety, Engineering, Construction Management, or related field preferred
Certifications such as CSP, ASP, CHST, or OSHA 500 Trainer certification preferred
Excited about this role but don't think you meet every requirement listed? Studies have shown that applicants may self "select-out" of consideration if they don't meet each requirement. We encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this role or another one of our openings.
ADM requires the successful completion of a background check. Relocation assistance is available for this opportunity.
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Job Post Date: 04/02/26
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