Construction Safety Leader - Training & Site Risk Champion

ARCO Companies; Downers Grove (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

Traditional and Roth 401k

Tuition reimbursement for associates

Scholarship for associates’ children

1-month paid sabbatical after every 5 

1-week paid volunteer leave each year

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

100% paid 12-week maternity leave

Job summary

ARCO Companies is seeking a Safety Manager for our Chicago-area team. You will lead risk management training on-site and in the office, train field personnel, and drive safety compliance across multiple projects nationwide.

This role emphasizes strong communication, problem-solving, and collaboration with project leaders. Ideal candidates have 5+ years of safety experience in construction, relevant certifications, and a valid driver's license.

Qualifications

• 5+ years' of Safety and Health Experience preferred.
• Prior Construction Experience is required.
• STS, CHST, CSP or similar certification(s) preferred
• BS in Occupational Health and Safety or closely related field is preferred
• Possess and maintain a current, valid driver license in your state of residence
• Travel to jobsites approximately 2-3 days/week (Mon-Fri) to Construction Project Sites Locally and Nationwide, including outside of standard business hours and out of state travel as required and needed.

Responsibilities

• Create and lead training to individuals and groups on risk management subjects in office and field settings.
• Provide on-the-spot job site training to superintendents, subcontractors, and associates as needed.
• Attend preconstruction meetings and other project meetings as required.
• Lead weekly/monthly safety portions of meetings throughout the construction process.
• Conduct regular safety inspections and publish reports for internal improvement and compliance.
• Work with Superintendents, Project Managers, and Subcontractors to ensure compliance and best practices with safety policies.
• Review engineered plans/drawings for safety hazards with Project Managers.
• Visit and serve as ongoing point of contact to 15+ job sites nationwide monthly.
• Conduct formal investigations into work-related incidents to determine causes and corrective actions.
• Maintain knowledge of Local, State, and Federal safety regulations with specific requirements.

Skills

Safety leadership

Construction experience

Training delivery

Communication

Travel readiness

Driver license

Education

Bachelor's degree in Occupational Health and Safety

Job description

ARCO Companies is seeking a Safety Manager for our Chicago-area team. You will lead risk management training on-site and in the office, train field personnel, and drive safety compliance across multiple projects nationwide.

This role emphasizes strong communication, problem-solving, and collaboration with project leaders. Ideal candidates have 5+ years of safety experience in construction, relevant certifications, and a valid driver's license.