Field Safety Leader — Construction (Procore)

Top Echelon Software, LLC; Joliet (IL); On-site; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

Laptop provided

Phone provided

PTO 15 days

Job summary

Top Echelon Software, LLC is seeking a hands-on Safety Manager to lead safety culture across Chicago-area commercial job sites from Joliet, IL. This role emphasizes field credibility, proactive injury prevention, and partnership with union crews.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in construction safety, OSHA 30 certification, and strong reporting skills to reduce injuries and drive safety leadership with general contractors.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in construction safety with 3+ years leading field crews.
• Experience with building trades (carpentry, drywall, interiors) preferred.
• OSHA 30 Construction and First Aid/CPR/AED certification required.

Responsibilities

• Investigate incidents and maintain OSHA logs.
• Write incident and monthly safety reports for leadership.
• Lead field audits, coach foremen, and build trust with union crews.
• Manage workers' comp claims and return-to-work programs.
• Track safety activity in Procore (inspections, toolbox talks, pre-task plans).
• Drive injury prevention programs to reduce TRIR/DART/EMR.

Skills

Field leadership

Root-cause analysis

Incident investigation

Report writing

OSHA compliance

Education

OSHA 30 Construction Certification

Tools

Procore

Job description

Top Echelon Software, LLC is seeking a hands-on Safety Manager to lead safety culture across Chicago-area commercial job sites from Joliet, IL. This role emphasizes field credibility, proactive injury prevention, and partnership with union crews.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in construction safety, OSHA 30 certification, and strong reporting skills to reduce injuries and drive safety leadership with general contractors.