Pharma Construction Safety Lead — Onsite

Automated Systems, Inc.; Illinois; On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Automated Systems, Inc. is seeking a Construction Site Safety Manager to support pharmaceutical capital expansion projects at a major facility in North Chicago, IL. The role is onsite and requires hands-on leadership of contractor safety on active construction sites.

You will oversee safety observations, permits, and JHAs, drive OSHA compliance, and partner with construction managers, engineers, and EHS to keep projects moving safely and efficiently.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of construction safety experience on industrial/pharmaceutical capital projects.
• Hands-on field safety oversight for multiple contractors and trades.
• Strong knowledge of OSHA 29 CFR 1926 Construction Standards in the field.
• Experience administering permit-to-work programs and JHAs.
• Proven ability to identify hazards, implement corrective actions, and drive safety.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• OSHA 30 Construction certification required; First Aid/CPR/AED or willingness to obtain.
• Onsite work start time around 6:00 a.m. with possible overtime/weekends.

Responsibilities

• Provide daily field safety oversight for contractors, subcontractors, and vendors on capital construction projects.
• Review planned activities to identify hazards, ensure PPE and safety controls, and verify permits and pre-job planning.
• Issue and manage safe work permits including hot work and LOTO.
• Review JHAs and ensure controls for rigging, cranes, working at heights, and electrical work.
• Conduct routine field inspections, identify unsafe conditions, and stop work when needed.
• Collaborate with construction management, project teams, engineering, EHS, and contractors to uphold OSHA compliance.
• Participate in safety meetings, toolbox talks, incident investigations, and corrective actions.
• Document observations, permit reviews, incidents, and corrective actions; prepare safety reports.

Skills

Safety oversight

Communication

Documentation

Field work

Education

OSHA 30 Construction certification

First Aid/CPR/AED certification

Job description

Automated Systems, Inc. is seeking a Construction Site Safety Manager to support pharmaceutical capital expansion projects at a major facility in North Chicago, IL. The role is onsite and requires hands-on leadership of contractor safety on active construction sites.

You will oversee safety observations, permits, and JHAs, drive OSHA compliance, and partner with construction managers, engineers, and EHS to keep projects moving safely and efficiently.