Field-Driven Construction Safety Leader

Confident Search Consultants; Joliet (IL); On-site; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

Laptop provided

Phone provided

15 days PTO

Job summary

Confident Search Consultants seeks a hands-on Safety Manager in Joliet, IL to lead a proactive safety program across Chicago area commercial jobsites. You will reduce injuries by planning, coaching, and partnering with union crews, not just enforcing rules.

The role requires 5+ years in construction safety, at least 3 years on active field crews, OSHA 30, First Aid/CPR/AED, and experience with Procore. A track record of injury reduction and strong incident reporting is essential.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in construction safety, with 3+ years leading field crews.
• Subcontractor or trade safety experience preferred.
• OSHA 30 Construction and First Aid/CPR/AED required.

Responsibilities

• Investigate and document incidents, maintain OSHA logs.
• Draft clear incident and monthly safety reports for leadership.
• Lead field safety on active jobsites, coaching foremen and crews.
• Manage workers' comp claims and return-to-work programs.
• Track safety data in Procore (inspections, talks, plans).
• Drive injury-prevention programs to reduce TRIR/DART/EMR.

Skills

Field leadership

Root-cause investigation

Incident reporting

Safety program development

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

OSHA 30 Construction

First Aid/CPR/AED

OSHA 500 / CHST / CSP (preferred)

Tools

Procore

Job description

Confident Search Consultants seeks a hands-on Safety Manager in Joliet, IL to lead a proactive safety program across Chicago area commercial jobsites. You will reduce injuries by planning, coaching, and partnering with union crews, not just enforcing rules.

The role requires 5+ years in construction safety, at least 3 years on active field crews, OSHA 30, First Aid/CPR/AED, and experience with Procore. A track record of injury reduction and strong incident reporting is essential.