Safety Manager

OHLA USA; Lisle (IL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

Disability & Life Insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

OHLA USA is seeking a Safety Manager in the Greater Chicago Area to develop site safety programs and oversee daily activities on projects. You will conduct site orientations, attend meetings, and manage safety documentation to ensure compliance and risk reduction.

The role requires 7+ years in heavy civil construction with highway focus, strong leadership, and OSHA credentials; CHST/CSP is desirable, with comprehensive benefits and competitive salary.

Qualifications

• 7+ years' experience in heavy civil construction-highway and roadway focus.
• Knowledge of safety/environmental principles and techniques.
• Capable of identifying known/potential exposures and recommending corrective actions.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
• CHST or CSP designation is highly desirable

Responsibilities

• Develop site specific safety programs.
• Direct and oversee day-to-day activities on site.
• Establish and conduct jobsite orientation for every new employee and record participation.
• Attend initial project staff and subcontractor meetings to define roles in the Safety Program.
• Lead regular toolbox safety meetings and maintain logs.
• Review Subcontractors' Safety Programs and ensure compliance with project requirements.
• Conduct daily and weekly jobsite inspections and document findings.
• Record and report safety violations and implement corrective actions.
• Assist in establishing evacuation and fire control procedures.
• Investigate incidents and generate proper reports.
• Maintain all required job safety records.
• Conduct monthly safety meetings.
• Assist Claims Manager with claims management.

Skills

Safety management

Communication

Leadership

Exposure identification

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Overview

Who isOHLA USA?

We are a company who believes in building a better, safer, more sustainable world for generations to come. We are committed to making a difference within our communities, who depend on the safety and reliability of the structures we build and is possible with our main asset,our people!

OHLA USA brings together the construction industry's most diverse talent who thrive in a collaborative work environment and appreciate challenges and opportunities.

We currently have an opportunity for aSafety Manager in the Greater Chicago Area. The Safety Manager will be responsible for developing site safety programs and overseeing the day-to-day activities.

Responsibilities

• Development of site specific safety programs
• Direct and oversee the day-to-day activities
• Establish and conduct jobsite orientation for every new employee for the project and administer and record their participation in the orientation program and issue identification to those employees completing the orientation program.
• Attend all initial meetings with the Project Staff and Subcontractor representatives to clearly define their role within the confines of the Project Safety Program.
• Establish and conduct regular (weekly) safety meetings with project staff. Ensure and maintain a log of each toolbox safety meetings held with their employees.
• Review each Subcontractors Safety Program and ensure that it meets or exceeds the project Safety Program requirements.
• Conduct regular (daily) jobsite and work area inspections.
• Conduct formal weekly jobsite inspections and complete the safety checklist noting safety violations and corrective actions.
• Record, notify and prepare written report of any violations or unsafe practices to direct hire employees or Subcontractors for immediate correction actions.
• Stop at once any violation or unsafe practice.
• Assist Project Superintendent in establishing and implementing safety procedures including evacuation and fire control procedures.
• Investigate all incidents and generate proper reports.
• Establish and maintain all required job safety records.
• Conduct a monthly overview safety meeting.
• Assist the Claims Manager in the management of claims.
• Attend Project Staff Meetings to brief the staff on safety issues on the project and coming from the company and to keep informed of the progress of the job.

Qualifications

• 7+ years' experience in heavy civil construction-highway and roadway focus.
• Working knowledge of safety/environmental principles and techniques.
• Capable of identifying known/potential exposures and recommending corrective actions.
• Computer skills and familiarity with Microsoft Office suite programs.
• Strong management, leadership, and interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate well both verbally and in writing.
• 10-hour and 30-hour OSHA certificates are preferred.
• Bachelor's degree is highly preferable.
• CHST or CSP designation is highly desirable

Additional Benefits offered by OHLA USA:

• Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance
• Short- and Long-Term Disability & Life Insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer matching
• Tuition Reimbursement after 1 year of employment
• Personal Time Off Program (PTO)
• Engaging work environment
• And much more!!

To learn more about OHLA USA, visit our website www.ohla-just.com.

OHLA ADA Message: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee will require the ability to freely access all points of a construction site in wide-ranging climates and environments. The employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals; Employee is frequently exposed to outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud noise.

OHLA EEO Message: OHLA USA and its affiliates are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.

VEVRAA Federal Contractor

Minimum Salary

USD $120,000.00/Yr.

Maximum Salary

USD $140,000.00/Yr.