Safety Manager

Clark Construction Group; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 75,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Life insurance

Job summary

Clark Construction Group seeks a Safety Manager to safeguard employees, trade partners, and the public on world-class projects. You will drive our safety culture, enforce safety programs and standards, and mentor safety staff to elevate discipline across sites.

You will partner with project supervision to craft safe work plans, deliver jobsite safety education, and lead hazard mitigation in planning. A strong background in construction safety with 4+ years, a safety/health degree, OSHA 30, and

Qualifications

• 4+ years of construction safety experience or related field with degree, or equivalent trade experience.
• Ability to communicate and influence a broad range of stakeholders.
• Proven training in crane, fall protection, excavation, scaffolds, and heavy equipment safety.
• Strong multi-tasking and priority management in a deadline-driven environment.
• Alignment to Clark Standards: ethical, team-focused, and results-driven.

Responsibilities

• Drive the Clark safety culture on a project.
• Oversee safety of employees, trade partners, and the public.
• Enforce corporate and project safety programs and standards.
• Mentor safety staff and assist development.
• Develop project-specific safety programs and education.
• Partner with field supervision to mitigate hazards in planning.
• Recruit top industry talent to join the Clark team.
• Create jobsite safety education for personnel and subcontractors.

Skills

Communication & influence

Stakeholder management

Safety culture

Safety leadership

Hazard mitigation

Data-driven

Education

Undergraduate degree in safety and health

Job description

As a Safety Manager, you will ensure the safety of employees, trade partners, and the general public on our world class projects. The Safety Manager is responsible for creating a culture of care while enforcing Clark's Safety and Health Policy, as well as, local and federal safety standards on jobsites. This role leads employee safety education in partnership with project supervisors to develop safe work plans for all phases and tasks. To us, no project is successful unless it is built safely.ResponsibilitiesDrive the Clark safety culture on a projectOversee and ensure the safety of employees, trade partners, and general publicEnforce corporate and project specific safety and health programs as well as federal, state, and local safety standardsMentor safety staff and assist in their developmentIdentify known or potential exposures and recommend corrective actionDevelop, coordinate, and implement overall project specific safety programsPartner with field supervision to ensure safety hazard mitigation measures are included in the planning of project construction activitiesDevelop project specific safety education for jobsite personnel, including subcontractors, based upon upcoming work activities or recent at-risk trendsDrive and create a safety vision and aligns the team to deliver and achieve a safe workplace for everyone.Facilitate third party safety reviews including OSHATeach safety-related topics within Clark beyond your jobsiteAssist with business plan objective and/or other corporate initiatives including OSHA, Red and Blue Alerts and Corporate policies and proceduresProactively identify and develop relationships with industry professionals to generate and win the right workTake an active role in recruiting top industry talent to join the Clark team. Identify, hire, and retain outstanding peopleExceed our stakeholders’ expectations by anticipating their needs, desires, and goalsBasic Qualifications4+ years of relevant construction safety experience with an undergraduate degree in safety and health (or related discipline) or demonstrated construction safety and trade experienceAbility to communicate and influence supervisors, peers, and external partnersProof of training and experience in managing crane, fall protection, excavation, scaffolds, and heavy equipment safelyAbility to communicate effectively with, persuade, and gain buy-in from a broad range of stakeholders from a new craft worker to senior executive leaderStrength in managing multiple competing priorities in a deadline driven environmentAgile, energetic, data driven approach to achieving individual and organizational objectives while balancing short term and long term goals Alignment to Clark Standards of Excellence: self-motivated, results oriented, adaptable, team player, accountable, ethical, innovative, resilient, builds relationships, builds people/teams and followership, sets direction and executesPreferred QualificationsOSHA 30 HourCHST or CSPFirst Aid/CPR TrainingEM 385The work environment and requirements described below are representative of those necessary for an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this role.The Physical Side of the Role: This is an active, hands-on role. You can expect to be on your feet frequently, navigating active job sites with uneven terrain, stairs, ladders, and hoists. The work is physically demanding and requires a full range of motion, including bending, kneeling, and reaching. You’ll need to be comfortable frequently lifting and carrying materials up to 25 pounds, and occasionally up to 50 pounds. This role requires the ability to communicate effectively, as well as visual acuity for reading plans and inspecting work. The role does include desk time in the office that may require prolonged periods of sitting for tasks like computer work, document review, and meetings.Your Work Environment: You’ll spend a significant amount of your time on active construction sites, which means being adaptable to all kinds of weather and moderate to loud noise levels, and comfortable in elevated or confined work areas with moving mechanical equipment and with the fast-paced nature of a project in progress. You will also spend time in a typical office setting with moderate noise levels. Your safety is our top priority, and you'll be expected to follow Clark Construction's safety policies and procedures, and all applicable laws, at all locations.Our High-Performing Culture: This is a demanding, high-performance environment. We are looking for candidates who are energized by challenge, thrive under pressure, and are prepared to do what it takes to achieve exceptional results. Success in this role requires significant commitment, including flexibility to work extended hours, especially during critical project phases or client deadlines. Beyond regular working hours, there will be occasions where business needs require your attention, particularly for time-sensitive matters or emergencies. You are expected to monitor and respond to communications (phone calls, emails, text messages) as required to address these situations effectively. Your ability to manage these expectations and be responsive when critical issues arise is key to your success in this role and our collective success as a team.A Drug Free Workplace: Clark promotes a drug free workplace. A pre-employment drug “fitness for duty” screening is required, and the company conducts random quarterly drug “fitness for duty” tests.Clark offers a total compensation package that includes base salary, bonus potential, and a comprehensive benefits package including health/dental/vision benefits, paid time off, retirement/401k, and Company Contribution plan. Additional benefits include life insurance, commuter benefit, short & long term disability, fitness reimbursement, FSA, tuition reimbursement, back-up daycare, tutoring & family support benefits, EAP/Work-Life assistance, and a holiday contribution program. For this role the base salary range is $75,000 - $150,000. Compensation may vary outside of this range depending on a number of factors, including a candidate’s education, experience, skills, and geographic location. Base pay is one part of the Total Compensation Package that is provided to compensate and recognize employees for their work. https://www.clarkconstruction.com/careers/clark-experience