On-Site Safety Leader for Design-Build AEC Firm

Jobot; Westmont (IL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Flexible spending account

Paid holidays

Paid time off

401(k)

Job summary

Jobot is seeking an experienced Safety Manager in Westmont, IL, to lead company-wide safety programs from design through construction. This on-site, permanent role requires a robust safety background in commercial construction and a proven ability to implement proactive risk controls on project sites.

You will develop site-specific safety plans, train staff, conduct inspections, and work with leadership to ensure regulatory compliance while maintaining project momentum.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Health and Safety, Construction Management, or a related technical field preferred.
• 5+ years of construction safety experience, preferably within a commercial construction environment.
• OSHA 30-Hour Construction certification required.
• Current First Aid/CPR/AED certification required.
• CHST, CSP, or other relevant safety certification preferred.
• Experience developing and implementing site-specific safety plans and safety programs.
• Proficiency with safety management software and construction technology platforms such as Procore.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and ability to influence safety culture.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and continuously improve company-wide construction safety programs and initiatives.
• Collaborate with project teams to develop site-specific safety plans, emergency procedures, and risk mitigation strategies.
• Lead safety culture and drive proactive risk prevention and accountability.
• Conduct regular jobsite safety inspections, audits, and assessments for hazards and non-compliance.
• Monitor safety metrics and KPIs; provide recommendations to senior leadership.
• Stay current on OSHA regulations, industry standards, and best practices impacting construction safety.
• Lead safety orientations and ongoing training (fall protection, scaffolding, confined spaces, etc).
• Lead investigations of accidents and near-misses with root-cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Maintain OSHA documentation including OSHA 300 logs.
• Partner with project managers, superintendents, field personnel, subcontractors, and leadership to enforce safety requirements.
• Serve as primary contact for insurance carriers, regulatory agencies, OSHA representatives, and others on safety matters.
• Identify opportunities to improve safety processes without disrupting schedules.
• Utilize safety management software to document inspections, track incidents, monitor compliance, and report performance.

Skills

OSHA knowledge

Safety leadership

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Health and Safety, Construction Management, or related field

Tools

Procore

Job description

Jobot is seeking an experienced Safety Manager in Westmont, IL, to lead company-wide safety programs from design through construction. This on-site, permanent role requires a robust safety background in commercial construction and a proven ability to implement proactive risk controls on project sites.

You will develop site-specific safety plans, train staff, conduct inspections, and work with leadership to ensure regulatory compliance while maintaining project momentum.