Construction Safety Field Engineer: Lead Site Safety

IHC Construction Companies LLC; Elgin (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer-paid Health Insurance

Disability Insurance

Mental health support

401k with Employer Match and Profit Sh

Paid vacation and sick leave

Paid parental leave

Job summary

IHC Construction Companies, L.L.C. in Chicagoland seeks a Safety Field Engineer to provide construction safety leadership and enforce health standards at designated job sites.

You will monitor safety performance, conduct new-hire safety orientations, coordinate weekly toolbox talks, and ensure compliance with OSHA rules.

The role requires 3–5 years of progressive construction safety experience and relevant certifications, with a strong emphasis on teamwork and site hazard mitigation.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of construction safety in a progressive nature.
• STS or CHST preferred or OSHA certifications.
• Experience with fall protection systems, trenching, confined space, cranes, ladders & stairs, scaffolding, electrical hazards, lockout/tagout, PPE.
• Good written and oral communication skills; ability to analyze and resolve problems.

Responsibilities

• Monitor safety efforts of IHC employees and subcontractors.
• Oversee the issuance and execution of New Hire safety documents and other divisional information.
• Provide site-specific safety orientation to all employees on the project site.
• Enforce safety rules and regulatory compliance at job sites.
• Coordinate weekly safety toolbox meetings and provide safety training as needed.
• Maintain OSHA 300 log and training records; conduct incident investigations.

Skills

Safety leadership

Regulatory compliance

Written and verbal communication

Site safety inspections

Tools

MS Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

IHC Construction Companies, L.L.C. in Chicagoland seeks a Safety Field Engineer to provide construction safety leadership and enforce health standards at designated job sites.

You will monitor safety performance, conduct new-hire safety orientations, coordinate weekly toolbox talks, and ensure compliance with OSHA rules.

The role requires 3–5 years of progressive construction safety experience and relevant certifications, with a strong emphasis on teamwork and site hazard mitigation.