Construction Safety Lead

Clark Construction Group; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Clark Construction Group in Chicago seeks a Safety Engineer to safeguard employees, trade partners, and the public on world-class projects. You will drive safety culture, enforce health programs, and lead reviews of crane, confined space, and other safety plans across all project phases.

Collaborate with project teams to develop site-specific safety plans, mentor field supervision, and ensure timely documentation with subcontractors.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of construction safety experience with relevant degree or related trade experience.
• Ability to communicate and influence supervisors, peers, and external partners.
• Proof of training in crane, fall protection, excavation, scaffolds, and heavy equipment safety.

Responsibilities

• Drive the Clark safety culture on a project.
• Oversee safety of employees, trade partners, and general public.
• Enforce corporate and project safety programs and standards.
• Lead review of crane, confined space, Job Action Analysis, and other safety plans.
• Partner with subcontractors to ensure timely documentation.
• Develop and implement project-specific safety programs.
• Collaborate with field supervision to mitigate hazards in planning.

Skills

Communication

Influencing

Prioritization

Agile / Data-driven

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in safety & health

Tools

Crane safety

Fall protection

Excavation

Scaffolds

Heavy equipment

Job description

Clark Construction Group in Chicago seeks a Safety Engineer to safeguard employees, trade partners, and the public on world-class projects. You will drive safety culture, enforce health programs, and lead reviews of crane, confined space, and other safety plans across all project phases.

Collaborate with project teams to develop site-specific safety plans, mentor field supervision, and ensure timely documentation with subcontractors.