Field Safety Manager

James McHugh Construction Co.

Chicago (IL)

On-site

USD 70,000 - 90,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Life Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k)

Health Savings Accounts

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Parental Leave

Job summary

James McHugh Construction Co. is looking for a Field Safety Manager in Chicago, IL. This role involves overseeing safety programs for large and small projects, ensuring compliance with safety regulations, and conducting safety training. The successful candidate will have 2 to 6 years of construction safety experience, preferably with a four-year degree in occupational safety. Benefits include health insurance, 401(k), and tuition reimbursement. Note: This position is not eligible for work visa sponsorship.

Qualifications

2–6 years construction safety experience or equivalent.
Valid driver’s license for company vehicle operation.
Ability to enforce federal, state, and local safety regulations.
Knowledge of OSHA 1926 standards.

Responsibilities

Oversee coordination of safety for all employees.
Implement project safety programs with subcontractors.
Conduct safety meetings and training.
Initiate and review job hazard analysis.

Skills

Knowledge of safety regulations

Interpersonal skills

Ability to work under pressure

Proficiency with computer systems

Education

Four-year occupational safety/health degree

Job description

We are seeking a new Field Safety Manager to join our team. Your role will be to implement and oversee all aspects of the corporate safety program. Your position is typically utilized on large project sites, however, may assume total responsibility for safety on smaller projects. You will assist in overall supervision and administration of project safety, accident, and fire protection programs to maintain a safe and healthy work environment. As a member of the Safety Team, you will work with the Risk Management team.

As Safety Manager, you will:

Oversee coordination of safety and health for all employees of McHugh, its subcontractor, vendors, and owners.
Implement project safety programs with McHugh and subcontractors.
Assist in planning and coordinating work to minimize risks, and aid in managing losses involving injuries or property damage.
Initiate, coordinate and conduct safety meetings and training programs to ensure effective communication of company policy and safety standards.
Coordinate and control the development and review of job hazard analysis for each major phase of our work to ensure its safe completion, including assessing the need for and facilitating the training for each JHA as may be required.
Facilitate orientation of all project employees to the safety practices required by the Company.
Conduct daily comprehensive safety assessments utilizing Procore or any other system as directed.
Make recommendations to project management for corrective measures for unsafe conditions and enforce them when necessary.
Conduct accident investigations and complete incident reporting for Risk Management review.
Ensure injured employees are accompanied to treatment and medical evaluation and ensure all risk management protocols are followed.
Advise Project Management on industrial hygiene protocols; perform environmental monitoring or as directed.
Issue permits to work as needed for hot work, confined space, slab disturbance, critical crane picks, etc.
Accompany safety, health and insurance inspections on walk‑through tours as required.
Keep current on new developments regarding safety laws, rules and regulations and PPE.
Assist in preparing written appeals for safety violation citations.
Have other duties and responsibilities as required.

To be successful in this role, you will need:

A four‑year occupational safety/health degree preferred.
2–6 years construction safety experience or an equivalent combination of training and related experience.
A valid driver’s license for operation of a company‑provided vehicle. MVR will be conducted.
Knowledge and ability to enforce all federal, state, local and company safety regulations required, OSHA 1926 standards, and other state and federal agency guidelines.
Ability to recognize hazardous jobsite conditions and implement corrective measures.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills and proficiency with company computer systems.
Ability to work in a high‑production environment and respond quickly and effectively under pressure and deadlines.
Ability to make independent judgments to manage and facilitate company programs/policies as they relate to the safety of our work.
CHST (Construction Health & Safety Technician) certification preferred. OSHA 30‑hour, First Aid/CPR, and AED certifications required within three months post‑hire.
Required to stand, walk, sit and climb stairs or ladders.

Why You’ll Love Us:

McHugh provides a platform for collaboration, transparency, and efficiency. Within that seamless approach, we offer a full range of core competencies and capabilities including general contracting, construction management, design‑build, pre‑construction services, program management, concrete construction, and structural engineering services on behalf of every client on every project. McHugh’s unwavering commitment and transparency to its clients, its ability to deliver exceptional results on time and within budget, and its dedication to growing and developing its partnerships with subcontractors is the reputation we’ve built and the reason behind our 80% repeat business.

We offer the following benefits: