Construction Safety Lead for Field Crews (Union)

KingRecruitingServices; Joliet (IL); On-site; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

15 days PTO

Company vehicle

Laptop provided

Phone provided

Leadership backing for safety program

Job summary

KingRecruitingServices is seeking a hands-on Safety Manager to lead safety on commercial Joliet-area jobsites. You will partner with union crews to build a best-in-class safety culture, driving injury prevention and field credibility rather than mere rule enforcement.

You will investigate incidents, maintain OSHA logs, audit field safety, coordinate with insurers on workers' comp, and report safety metrics in Procore to reduce TRIR and EMR.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in construction safety with at least 3 years leading field crews.
• Track record of reducing injuries with measurable results.
• OSHA 30 Construction certification and First Aid/CPR/AED.
• Proficient with Procore.
• Strong report writing and root-cause investigation skills.
• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred.

Responsibilities

• Investigate incidents and near misses; document root-cause analysis.
• Maintain OSHA logs 300, 300A, 301; write reports.
• Audit active jobsites, coach foremen, engage union crews.
• Manage workers' comp claims and return-to-work program.
• Track safety data in Procore (inspections, toolbox talks, pre-task plans, near misses).
• Drive injury prevention programs to reduce TRIR, DART, EMR.

Skills

Construction safety

Field leadership

Incident reporting

Root-cause investigation

Communication

Bi-lingual English/Spanish

Tools

Procore

ISNetworld

Avetta

Job description

KingRecruitingServices is seeking a hands-on Safety Manager to lead safety on commercial Joliet-area jobsites. You will partner with union crews to build a best-in-class safety culture, driving injury prevention and field credibility rather than mere rule enforcement.

You will investigate incidents, maintain OSHA logs, audit field safety, coordinate with insurers on workers' comp, and report safety metrics in Procore to reduce TRIR and EMR.