Safety Specialist- Construction in Sioux Falls

Date Posted: Wednesday, April 16, 2025

Job Snapshot

Job Description

Position: Safety Specialist (Trainer / Consultant Role)

Location: Sioux Falls, SD (Limited East River Travel)

Salary: $75,000 – $110,000 DOE

A respected construction-focused organization is hiring a Safety Specialist to provide onsite safety training and serve as a trusted resource for multiple small-to-mid-sized general contractors across the region. This is a unique hybrid role combining field training and consulting—ideal for someone who thrives on variety, interaction, and making a real impact in the industry.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead safety trainings (OSHA 10/30, fall protection, trenching, first aid, etc.)

  • Visit active jobsites to offer guidance, spot-check compliance, and support crews

  • Help companies improve their safety programs and navigate OSHA/state requirements

  • Assist with safety plans, audits, documentation, and corrective strategies

  • Occasional, limited East River travel for scheduled trainings (no overnights)

Ideal Background:

  • Previous experience as a Safety Manager, Safety Director, Safety Coordinator, or Field Superintendent with heavy safety involvement

  • Solid knowledge of OSHA standards and general construction practices

  • Strong communication and leadership skills—you can command a training room and earn respect in the field

  • OSHA 30, CPR/First Aid certified preferred

  • Comfortable balancing training, field visits, and documentation

Why This Role:

  • Make a meaningful difference by improving safety culture across multiple companies

  • Stay based in Sioux Falls with only limited regional travel

  • Work in a role with real autonomy and impact

  • Enjoy stability, a supportive team, and compensation aligned with experience

Whether you're a seasoned safety professional or a rising leader ready to guide others, this role offers the opportunity to truly shape safety practices across the region. If you’ve got a passion for construction safety and enjoy helping others do it right the first time—let’s connect.

APPLY NOW and send your resume to melissa.strater@gogpac.com

All qualified individuals will be contacted for a confidential phone call.

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.