Construction Safety Manager

Post Date

Jun 19, 2026

Location

Des Moines,
Iowa

ZIP/Postal Code

50313
US
Aug 25, 2026 Insight Global

Job Type

Contract

Category

Project Manager

Req #

CIN-6c2c1fb0-f97b-4652-9888-0b3d807e25bf

Pay Rate

$36 - $45 (hourly estimate)

Job Description

Day-to-Day:
• Be onsite daily to monitor contractor activity and enforce safety compliance
• Issue safety permits and conduct routine worksite safety audits
• Provide weekly audit reports with photo documentation
• Lead investigations for any safety incidents and ensure corrective actions are implemented
• Coordinate daily with contractors as primary onsite point of contact
• Support site planning and contractor scheduling activities
• Oversee construction quality and conduct quality audits
• Track and document site progress beyond basic observations
• Mark up and update construction schedules weekly for project alignment
• Maintain an ongoing log of risks, quality concerns, and mitigation actions
• Act as liaison for change orders and project adjustments

Insight Global is seeking a Construction Safety Manager for a Fortune 50 customer. This role combines hands-on safety oversight with contractor coordination, site planning, and quality assurance. The ideal candidate will be onsite daily, ensuring compliance with safety standards while supporting project execution, progress tracking, and schedule alignment. This is a high-impact role during a critical project phase, requiring strong field presence, attention to detail, and the ability to effectively coordinate across contractors and project leadership.

We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment regardless of their race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to HR@insightglobal.com.To learn more about how we collect, keep, and process your private information, please review Insight Global's Workforce Privacy Policy: https://insightglobal.com/workforce-privacy-policy/.

Required Skills & Experience

• 5+ years of experience in construction safety and/or construction management
• Experience issuing safety permits, conducting audits, and enforcing site safety practices
• Ability to perform incident investigations and oversee corrective actions
• Proven experience working onsite daily with contractors and communicate with higher-level stakeholders
• Experience with construction scheduling, progress tracking, and reporting

Nice to Have Skills & Experience

• Experience in agricultural construction environments
• Prior experience in a hybrid safety + construction management role
• Familiarity with plant shutdown projects
•Strong background in construction quality assurance and auditing

Benefit packages for this role will start on the 1st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.