Airport Construction Safety Lead

JGM; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

JGM is seeking a Safety Supervisor for an airport construction project in Chicago, IL, to oversee daily field safety inspections and enforce site safety standards.

Duties include toolbox talks, JHA execution, PPE compliance, incident investigations, and coordinating with field supervision to support airport operations.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of construction safety experience, OSHA 30 required with OSHA 500 preferred, and strong organizational/communication skills.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of construction safety experience.
• OSHA 30 required; OSHA 500 preferred.
• Experience on transportation, airport, or industrial projects preferred.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily field safety inspections.
• Monitor compliance with safety policies and work practices.
• Conduct job hazard analyses (JHAs).
• Lead toolbox talks and safety briefings.
• Ensure employees use proper PPE and safe work methods.
• Assist with incident investigations and corrective actions.
• Monitor subcontractor compliance with project safety standards.
• Document inspections and maintain project safety records.
• Coordinate with field supervision to resolve safety concerns promptly.
• Promote a positive safety culture across all work activities.

Skills

Construction safety

OSHA 30

OSHA 500

Job description

JGM is seeking a Safety Supervisor for an airport construction project in Chicago, IL, to oversee daily field safety inspections and enforce site safety standards.

Duties include toolbox talks, JHA execution, PPE compliance, incident investigations, and coordinating with field supervision to support airport operations.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of construction safety experience, OSHA 30 required with OSHA 500 preferred, and strong organizational/communication skills.