Area Safety Officer – (EX/MM)

Accurate; Melrose Park (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus opportunities

Profit-sharing

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Job summary

Accurate Personnel is seeking an Area Safety Manager to support safety initiatives across multiple construction projects in the local market. You will work with field leadership to promote safe work practices, ensure OSHA compliance, and build a proactive safety culture across sites.

The role involves travel to job sites, coordinating with foremen and project teams, conducting inspections, investigations, and training, and driving continuous safety improvements for multiple active sites in the

Qualifications

• 3+ years of construction safety experience.
• Strong knowledge of OSHA regulations and construction safety practices.
• Experience conducting jobsite inspections, safety observations, incident investigations, and employee training.

Responsibilities

• Travel between job sites to conduct safety inspections, observations, and coaching.
• Partner with foremen, superintendents, project managers, and field employees to reinforce safety expectations.
• Assist with OSHA compliance, incident investigations, corrective actions, and safety documentation.
• Conduct safety training and certifications for field employees.
• Monitor safety performance trends and recommend continuous improvement initiatives.
• Identify hazards, recommend corrective actions, and follow up to ensure resolution.
• Serve as a safety resource for operations teams by providing guidance, support, and best practices.
• Promote a culture focused on accountability, employee engagement, and continuous improvement.

Skills

Construction safety

OSHA regulations

Safety inspections

Communication

Team coordination

Risk assessment

Relationship building

Microsoft Office

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Description

The Area Safety Manager is responsible for supporting safety initiatives across multiple construction projects within the local market. This role works closely with field leadership and project teams to promote safe work practices, ensure compliance with OSHA standards, and build a proactive safety culture across all job sites.

Key Responsibilities

• Travel between job sites to conduct safety inspections, observations, and coaching.
• Partner with foremen, superintendents, project managers, and field employees to reinforce safety expectations.
• Assist with OSHA compliance, incident investigations, corrective actions, and safety documentation.
• Conduct safety training and certifications for field employees.
• Monitor safety performance trends and recommend continuous improvement initiatives.
• Identify hazards, recommend corrective actions, and follow up to ensure resolution.
• Serve as a safety resource for operations teams by providing guidance, support, and best practices.
• Promote a culture focused on accountability, employee engagement, and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of construction safety experience, preferably within commercial construction or specialty contracting.
• Strong knowledge of OSHA regulations and construction safety practices.
• Experience conducting jobsite inspections, safety observations, incident investigations, and employee training.
• Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to build relationships and effectively communicate with field employees, supervisors, and project leadership.
• Ability to identify safety risks and provide practical solutions.
• Willingness to travel throughout the local market supporting multiple project sites.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and ability to learn safety reporting systems.

Preferred Qualifications

• CHST, ASP, or CSP certification (or actively pursuing certification).
• OSHA 30 and OSHA 500/510 certifications.
• Experience training employees on equipment safety and construction safety procedures.
• Experience supporting large commercial construction projects or specialty trade contractors.
• Bilingual English/Spanish communication skills preferred.

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary Range: $70,000 – $100,000 based on experience and qualifications.
• Bonus opportunities.
• Profit-sharing opportunities.
• Comprehensive benefits package including:
• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage
• 401(k) plan
• Paid time off
• Company-paid life insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability coverage
• Additional voluntary benefits

Work Environment

• Field-based role supporting multiple active construction sites.
• Frequent travel throughout the assigned market is required.
• Must be comfortable working outdoors and within active construction environments.

Accurate Personnel provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.