Construction Safety Consultant - Compliance and Training

We Energies; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

WEC Energy Group is seeking a qualified Safety Consultant - Construction to lead safety initiatives for large-scale construction projects. You will collect and interpret safety regulations, develop corporate compliance strategies, and advise on contractor safety performance across business units.

Role requires 3–5 years of experience in construction safety, strong communication skills, and the ability to train diverse teams while promoting an inclusive safety culture.

Qualifications

• Associates Degree in Safety, Industrial Hygiene or closely related discipline; a combination of education, training/certification, and experience will be considered.
• 3–5 years of experience providing safety services to large construction projects.
• Experience in regulatory compliance, best practice, case management, and contractor oversight.
• Intermediate skills in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to build constructive relationships with contractors, business units and other stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Collect, analyze, and interpret existing, new and emerging safety regulations to initiate and develop corporate compliance strategies.
• Analyze contractor safety performance indicators to identify trends, improvement opportunities, or specific intervention needs, and provide consultation.
• Assure effective implementation of contractor safety programs through auditing, inquiry, observation, and networking.
• Identify needs, develop and deliver safety training programs tailored to various levels within the organization.
• Participate in safety committees, task forces and safety meetings.
• Review contractor accident investigations and recommend preventive measures.
• Act as a source for safety equipment consultation and information for the BU.
• Provide current and past safety statistics relative to lagging indicators and maintain relationships with personnel.
• Serve on local safety committees and support diversity and inclusion.
• May provide work direction to Safety Students and/or Associate Consultants as needed.

Skills

Regulatory analysis

Interpersonal skills

Contractor oversight

Safety training

Microsoft Office

Team collaboration

Education

Associate degree in Safety, Industrial Hygiene or closely related discipline

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

WEC Energy Group is seeking a qualified Safety Consultant - Construction to lead safety initiatives for large-scale construction projects. You will collect and interpret safety regulations, develop corporate compliance strategies, and advise on contractor safety performance across business units.

Role requires 3–5 years of experience in construction safety, strong communication skills, and the ability to train diverse teams while promoting an inclusive safety culture.