Construction Health and Safety Specialist

Sterling Engineering; North Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Medical Plans

Dental & Vision Plans

401(k)

Employee Stock Ownership Plan

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Construction Health and Safety Specialist to oversee safety protocols in construction projects for a prominent global pharmaceutical manufacturer. This role involves ensuring compliance with safety regulations, managing contractor safety programs, and conducting site inspections to maintain a safe work environment. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in construction safety and excellent communication skills to effectively convey safety information to workers and stakeholders. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to high-impact projects while enjoying a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field preferred.
• Experience in the construction industry as a safety professional.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with safety policies during construction projects.
• Manage contractor safety program and conduct safety training.
• Perform walk-downs of construction sites to document issues.

Skills

Construction Safety Regulations

Safety Training

Communication Skills

Construction Terminology

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in a related field

Job description

Construction Health and Safety Specialist

Location: North Chicago, IL

Hire Type: Onsite, Open-ended contract

Pay Rate: $30.00 - $35.00/hour (W2 w/full employee benefits)

Overview:

As a contract employee of Sterling, you are eligible to receive a Full Employee Benefits Package that includes paid time off, paid holidays, 3 medical plans to choose from, dental & vision plans, 401(k), and an Employee Stock Ownership (ESOP) plan.

Job Summary:

The Construction Health & Safety Specialist is responsible for maintaining the construction safety program for a large global pharmaceutical manufacturing company. This person will ensure that safety policies and procedures are being followed during facility construction and renovation projects.

Job Duties:

• Ensure that facility construction projects are compliant with all required safety policies.
• Manage the company’s contractor safety program. Responsible for safety training.
• Conduct periodic walk-downs of construction sites and document any non-conformances or discrepancies.
• Will work on both high-risk (i.e., building demolition) and low-risk (i.e., renovation) projects.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in a related field is highly preferred.
• Must come from the construction (or similar) industry, working as a safety professional.
• Strong understanding of construction safety regulations, safety procedures, and construction terminology.
• Ability to effectively communicate information to construction workers and project stakeholders.
• Ability to work onsite daily in North Chicago, IL.

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Contract

Job function

Project Management, Strategy/Planning, and Quality Assurance

Industries

Construction