Construction Safety Engineer — Lead Compliance & Training

John Burns; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401K

Profit sharing

Long-term disability

Team outings

Community involvement

Job summary

John Burns Construction is seeking a dedicated Safety Engineer to uphold our safety excellence across projects in Chicago. You will support and enforce safety programs, conduct inspections and audits, lead toolbox talks, and assist with incident investigations to drive proactive safety culture.

You have 3–5 years in construction safety, strong knowledge of OSHA regulations, and excellent communication and leadership skills to partner with field teams and client stakeholders.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of construction safety experience.
• Strong knowledge of OSHA regulations and industry best practices.
• Experience conducting inspections, audits and incident investigations.
• Background in electrical safety and electrical construction environments preferred.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Support and enforce project-specific safety programs and policies.
• Conduct jobsite safety inspections and audits.
• Lead safety training and toolbox talks.
• Assist with incident investigations and corrective action plans.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA and client safety requirements.
• Partner with field operations to identify and mitigate hazards before incidents occur.

Skills

OSHA regulations

Safety inspections

Incident investigations

Electrical safety

Leadership

Team collaboration

Communication

Job description

John Burns Construction is seeking a dedicated Safety Engineer to uphold our safety excellence across projects in Chicago. You will support and enforce safety programs, conduct inspections and audits, lead toolbox talks, and assist with incident investigations to drive proactive safety culture.

You have 3–5 years in construction safety, strong knowledge of OSHA regulations, and excellent communication and leadership skills to partner with field teams and client stakeholders.