Safety Manager

Red Seal Recruiting; Joliet (IL); On-site; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

15 days PTO

Company vehicle

Laptop provided

Phone provided

Executive backing to build program

Job summary

Red Seal Recruiting Ltd. is seeking a hands-on Safety Manager in Joliet, IL to lead a best-in-class safety culture on Chicago-area commercial jobsites. The role emphasizes field credibility, proactive planning and partnerships with union crews to reduce injuries.

You will investigate incidents, manage OSHA logs, coach foremen, and collaborate with insurance on claims while driving safety reporting in Procore.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in construction safety with 3+ years on field crews.
• OSHA 30 Construction certification required.
• First Aid/CPR/AED certification required.
• Hands-on Procore experience is a must.
• Excellent report-writing and root-cause skills.
• Bilingual English/Spanish is a plus (bonus).

Responsibilities

• Conduct root-cause investigations with witness statements, photos and actions.
• Prepare incident and monthly safety reports for leadership.
• Spend most weeks on active sites auditing safety and coaching foremen.
• Coordinate with insurance on workers' comp and return-to-work programs.
• Track safety data and inspections in Procore (toolbox talks, pre-task plans).
• Develop injury-prevention programs to reduce TRIR, DART, and EMR.

Skills

Field leadership

Safety auditing

Root-cause investigation

Procore

Report writing

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

OSHA 30 Construction

First Aid/CPR/AED

Tools

Procore

ISNetworld/Avetta (bonus)

Job description

Safety Manager

Location: Joliet, IL (Covers Chicago Area Commercial Jobsites)

Salary: $95,000 – $125,000 + Annual Bonus

About Us

We are a stable, growing union subcontractor (carpentry, drywall, interiors) based in Joliet, IL, serving commercial jobsites across the Chicago area since 2013. We are looking for a hands-on Safety Manager to build a best-in-class safety culture where crews and foremen take real ownership of jobsite safety.

The Role

You will lead the charge in reducing soft-tissue and material-handling injuries through proactive planning, equipment upgrades, and coaching. We don’t just want a "clipboard cop" who enforces rules—we need a safety leader with field credibility who can partner with our union crews and make our company known as a safety leader with General Contractors.

What You’ll Do

• Investigate & Document: Run thorough root-cause investigations (witness statements, photos, corrective actions) for incidents and near misses. Maintain OSHA 300, 300A, and 301 logs.
• Report: Write clear, factual, and defensible incident reports and monthly safety reports for executive leadership.
• Field Leadership: Spend most of your week on active jobsites auditing safety, coaching foremen, and building respect with union crews.
• Manage Claims: Work directly with insurance carriers on workers' comp claims and lead our light-duty / return-to-work program.
• Track in Procore: Manage all safety reporting (inspections, toolbox talks, pre-task plans, near misses) seamlessly using Procore.
• Drive Results: Implement injury prevention programs (ergonomics, stretch-and-flex, pre-task plans) to actively drive down TRIR, DART, and EMR.

What You Bring

• Experience: 5+ years in construction safety, with at least 3 years responsible for field crews. Subcontractor or trade experience (carpentry, drywall, interiors) is strongly preferred.
• Proven Track Record: Demonstrable before-and-after numbers showing injury reduction (especially for strains/sprains).
• Certifications: OSHA 30 Construction and First Aid/CPR/AED required.
• Tech-Savvy: Hands-on experience with Procore is a must.
• Communication: Exceptional factual report writing and root-cause investigation skills.
• Bonus Skills: Bilingual (English/Spanish), OSHA 500, CHST/ASP/CSP, and experience with GC prequalification platforms (ISNetworld, Avetta, Highwire).

What Success Looks Like

• 90 Days: Audit active jobsites, review historical incident patterns, and present a targeted injury prevention plan to leadership.
• 6 Months: Standardize daily pre-task plans, launch a near-miss reporting program, and train foremen to confidently lead toolbox talks.
• 12 Months: Achieve a significant reduction in recordable injuries, trend EMR downward, and position our safety program as a selling point in bids.

What We Offer

• Compensation: $95,000 – $125,000 base salary + annual bonus
• PTO: 15 days
• Equipment: Company vehicle, laptop, and phone provided
• Support: Complete backing and funding from executive leadership to build your program
• Timeline: Immediate start date available