Project Professional Jobs in Nebraska (NOW HIRING)

Job Description

This role focuses on partnering closely with field teams to promote a strong safety culture, ensure regulatory compliance, and coach crews on best practices across civil, site, and vertical construction projects. The Safety Professional will primarily support multiple high-profile data center projects in the Omaha and Council Bluffs area, as well as projects at a nearby Air Force base, helping to plan, implement, and continuously improve safety programs in dynamic construction environments.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning, implementing, and enforcing safety policies and procedures in compliance with OSHA, MSHA, DOT, and other applicable regulations.
• Conduct regular jobsite safety inspections, audits, and hazard assessments across civil, site, and vertical construction projects.
• Lead incident investigations, perform root cause analysis, and prepare detailed incident reports.
• Support the development, maintenance, and continuous improvement of company safety programs and initiatives.
• Deliver safety training and toolbox talks to field personnel and coach crews on safe work practices.
• Maintain accurate safety documentation, logs, and compliance records in accordance with regulatory requirements and company standards.
• Inspect equipment, vehicles, and job sites regularly to verify safe working conditions and adherence to safety standards.
• Collaborate with field teams to identify and mitigate risks associated with excavation, utilities, grading, slip and fall hazards, and heavy equipment operations.

Essential Skills

• At least 3 years of construction experience, specifically in construction environments rather than industrial settings.
• OSHA 30 certification and the ability to obtain the Construction Health and Safety Technician (CHST) credential within 90 days of hire.
• Ability to travel regularly between multiple project sites within the Omaha area.

Work Environment

This role is field-based and requires frequent travel to multiple active construction projects around the Omaha and Council Bluffs area, including data center projects and sites at a nearby Air Force base.

The typical schedule consists of five weekdays plus a half-day on Saturday, with flexibility available when needed and opportunities for overtime. The organization offers a growing project pipeline, with workload planned out for at least 18 months.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Omaha, NE.

The pay range for this position is $33.65 - $48.08/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a fully onsite position in Omaha,NE.

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 17, 2026.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

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