Construction Safety Leader - Field-Focused, Union Sites

Genie Matthews and Associates; Joliet (IL); On-site; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

Laptop

Phone provided

15 days PTO

Job summary

Genie Matthews and Associates in Joliet, IL is seeking a hands-on Safety Manager to build a best-in-class safety culture on Chicago area commercial jobsites. You will lead field safety initiatives, partner with union crews, and drive proactive injury prevention.

The role requires 5+ years in construction safety with at least 3 years on-site leadership, OSHA 30, First Aid/CPR/AED, and strong Procore expertise. A company vehicle is provided.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in construction safety, with at least 3 years in field leadership.
• Subcontractor or trade experience (carpentry, drywall, interiors) preferred.
• OSHA 30 Construction and First Aid/CPR/AED required.
• Hands-on experience with Procore is a must.
• Bilingual in English/Spanish is a bonus.

Responsibilities

• Investigate and document incidents and near misses; maintain OSHA 300, 300A, and 301 logs.
• Write clear incident reports and monthly safety reports for leadership.
• Spend most weeks on active jobsites auditing safety and coaching foremen.
• Manage workers' comp claims and lead return-to-work programs.
• Track safety reporting in Procore (inspections, toolbox talks, pre-task plans).
• Drive injury prevention through ergonomics, stretching, and pre-task plans.

Skills

Field leadership

Safety program development

Root-cause analysis

Incident reporting

Procore

Education

OSHA 30 Construction

First Aid/CPR/AED

Tools

Procore

Job description

Genie Matthews and Associates in Joliet, IL is seeking a hands-on Safety Manager to build a best-in-class safety culture on Chicago area commercial jobsites. You will lead field safety initiatives, partner with union crews, and drive proactive injury prevention.

The role requires 5+ years in construction safety with at least 3 years on-site leadership, OSHA 30, First Aid/CPR/AED, and strong Procore expertise. A company vehicle is provided.