Construction Safety Manager

Safety Talent; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision insurance

Company vehicle or vehicle allowance

401(k) with employer contribution

Paid time off and company holidays

Annual performance bonus

Professional development and career

Job summary

Safety Talent is seeking an experienced Construction Safety Manager to oversee safety across projects in the Chicago area. You will work with project leaders, site teams and subcontractors to uphold compliance, reduce risk and foster high safety standards.

The role requires strong knowledge of OSHA construction standards, at least five years in the field, and the ability to lead inspections, risk assessments and training.

Qualifications

• At least five years’ construction safety experience.
• Strong knowledge of OSHA construction standards.
• OSHA 30 certification.
• Experience conducting inspections, investigations and training.
• Confidence influencing site teams, subcontractors and project leaders.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to travel between projects.
• OSHA 500 or 510 and CHST, ASP or CSP certification would be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead safety activity across construction projects
• Develop and implement project-specific safety plans
• Complete site inspections, audits and risk assessments
• Advise project teams and subcontractors on safe working practices
• Lead incident investigations and corrective actions
• Deliver safety meetings, toolbox talks and training
• Monitor safety performance, reporting and OSHA compliance
• Promote a positive and accountable safety culture

Skills

Construction safety experience

OSHA standards knowledge

Incident investigations

Safety leadership

Education

OSHA 30 certification

OSHA 500/510 and CHST/ASP/CSP (advantage)

Job description

A growing construction business is looking to appoint an experienced Construction Safety Manager to support projects across the Chicago area.

You will work closely with project leaders, site teams and subcontractors to maintain compliance, reduce risk and promote consistently high safety standards.

Key responsibilities

• Lead safety activity across construction projects
• Develop and implement project-specific safety plans
• Complete site inspections, audits and risk assessments
• Advise project teams and subcontractors on safe working practices
• Lead incident investigations and corrective actions
• Deliver safety meetings, toolbox talks and training
• Monitor safety performance, reporting and OSHA compliance
• Promote a positive and accountable safety culture

Requirements

• At least five years’ construction safety experience
• Strong knowledge of OSHA construction standards
• OSHA 30 certification
• Experience conducting inspections, investigations and trainingConfidence influencing site teams, subcontractors and project leaders
• Valid driver’s license and ability to travel between projects

OSHA 500 or 510 and CHST, ASP or CSP certification would be advantageous.

Package

• $110,000 to $130,000 base salary
• Annual performance bonus
• Company vehicle or vehicle allowance
• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• 401(k) with employer contribution
• Paid time off and company holidays
• Professional development and career progression