Safety Director - Chicago, IL

Sheakley Workforce Staffing; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

401(k) Plan

PTO and Vacation

Job summary

Sheakley Workforce Staffing in Chicago, IL seeks a Safety Director to lead safety across multiple active construction projects, mentoring field personnel and strengthening safety culture in coordination with operations leadership.

This role involves audits, inspections, incident investigations, and development of safety programs. The position offers 40-hour weeks, with a choice of 1099 contractor or Direct Hire W2, plus a performance-based annual bonus.

Qualifications

• OSHA 500/510 certification or CHST with 5–10 years safety experience.
• Bachelor's or Master's in safety with 5–10 years experience.
• Strong leadership, coaching, and safety culture development.

Responsibilities

• Provide safety leadership across multiple active construction projects.
• Coach and develop project teams and field safety personnel.
• Conduct audits, inspections, observations, and hazard assessments.
• Lead incident investigations and corrective actions.
• Support development and continuous improvement of safety programs.

Skills

Leadership

Coaching

Safety Audits

Hazard Assessments

Safety Culture

Education

OSHA 500/510 Certification

CHST Certification

Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Safety

Job description

Safety Director

Location: Chicago, IL
Start Date: ASAP
Type: 1099 Contractor or Direct Hire W2

Compensation & Benefits

Compensation: $56/hr (1099) or $120,000 - $150,000 Annually (W2)
Annual Bonus: Performance-Based Bonus Paid Annually Based on Company and Individual Performance
Vehicle: Company Truck Provided or Mileage Reimbursement ($0.76/Mile for Temporary Hires)
Benefits:

• Medical Insurance
• 401(k) Plan
• PTO and Vacation Package

Schedule: Monday-Friday | 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM | Approximately 40 Hours Per Week

Why This Opportunity?

Join a large electrical contractor supporting major commercial, industrial, healthcare, infrastructure, and electrical construction projects throughout the Chicagoland area.

The Safety Supervisor will provide leadership across multiple projects, mentor field safety personnel, support safety culture development, conduct audits and observations, and work closely with operations leadership to strengthen company-wide safety performance.

Required Qualifications

• OSHA 500 or OSHA 510 Certification with 5-10 Years of Safety Experience
• OR
• CHST Certification with a Minimum of 5 Years of Safety Experience
• OR
• Bachelor's or Master's Degree with 5-10 Years of Safety Experience
• Strong Leadership and Coaching Abilities
• Proven Safety Culture Development Experience
• Experience Conducting Audits, Inspections, and Hazard Assessments
• Strong Knowledge of OSHA Construction Standards

Preferred Qualifications

• Electrical Construction Experience
• ASP, CSP, OHST, or Other Advanced BCSP Credential
• Experience Leading Safety Programs Across Multiple Large-Scale Projects
• General Contractor or Electrical Contractor Experience
• Experience Managing Field Safety Personnel

What You'll Be Doing

• Provide safety leadership and support across multiple active construction projects
• Coach, mentor, and develop project teams and field safety personnel
• Conduct jobsite audits, inspections, observations, and hazard assessments
• Support the development and enhancement of company safety programs and initiatives
• Drive safety culture improvement efforts throughout the organization
• Work directly with project managers, superintendents, and company leadership
• Monitor project safety performance and compliance with company standards
• Lead incident investigations and corrective action implementation
• Support employee training and workforce development initiatives
• Review project safety documentation, plans, and compliance requirements
• Identify opportunities for continuous improvement in safety performance
• Promote a proactive and accountable safety culture throughout operations

Technical Knowledge

Candidates should have working knowledge of:

• OSHA Construction Standards
• Electrical Construction Safety
• Safety Leadership & Culture Development
• Multi-Project Safety Oversight
• Incident Investigation & Root Cause Analysis
• Contractor Safety Management
• Safety Auditing & Compliance Inspections
• Hazard Recognition & Risk Assessment
• Employee Training & Workforce Development
• Corrective Action Management
• Construction Risk Assessment & Mitigation
• Regulatory Compliance Management
• Safety Program Development

What Success Looks Like

The ideal candidate is a strong safety leader, coach, and mentor who can positively influence project teams and field operations across multiple jobsites.

Success in this role requires building trust with operations teams, strengthening safety culture, developing employees, proactively reducing risk, and driving continuous improvement across the organization's safety program.