Safety Manager - Concrete

McHugh Concrete Construction, Inc.; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Long-Term Disability

Life Insurance

AD&D Insurance

Flexible Spending Account

Employee Assistance Program

401K

Annual discretionary bonus

Job summary

McHugh Concrete Construction, Inc. in the Greater Chicago Area is seeking a Safety Manager to oversee project safety, develop accident prevention programs, and promote a proactive safety culture on site.

The role emphasizes coaching workers, enforcing OSHA standards, conducting inspections, investigating incidents, and reporting outcomes in a timely manner to maintain a safe, healthy work environment.

Qualifications

• Four-year occupational safety/health degree preferred.
• Experience in construction/industrial safety.
• Knowledge of OSHA, MSHA and other safety guidelines.
• Strong communication, organization and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work in high production environments (50+ hours).
• OSHA 30-hour and First Aid/CPR preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide safety guidance to project staff and ensure compliance with safety standards.
• Develop and promote a safety culture on each project.
• Inspect job sites, identify hazards, and enforce safety procedures.
• Investigate incidents and document outcomes promptly.
• Issue permits and assist with safety training and orientation.

Skills

Occupational safety

Construction safety

OSHA standards

Accident investigation

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in safety

Job description

McHugh Concrete Construction, Inc., located in the Greater Chicago Area, is an industry elite concrete subcontractor specializing on all applications of vertical, cast-in-place concrete structures, parking garages, high-rises, mid-rises, healthcare facilities, commercial buildings, foundations and so much more. The team at McHugh Concrete is dedicated to excellence, innovation, and delivering unmatched quality in the construction industry. The company is committed to continuous meaningful improvement and innovation for clients, allowing them to be part of the most complex, notable, and record-setting concrete structures in the nation.

Role Description

This is a full-time on-site role for a Safety Manager at McHugh Concrete Construction, Inc. The Safety Manager will assist in the overall supervision and administration of project safety and assist in establishing accident prevention programs to maintain a safe and healthy work environment. The Safety Manager will be responsible for emphasizing and supporting proactive safety, coaching and recognize workers on safe work methods, along with reporting all incidents in an effective and timely manner following established protocols.

Responsibilities

• Provide support to project staff in executing corporate safety and health standards and procedures in compliance with Federal, State, and Local requirements.
• Assist in the development and advancement of a safety culture on each project.
• Assist in controlling hazardous working conditions and through interface with project management/supervisory personnel.
• Assist in supervision and administration of safety/first aid and rescue activities.
• Responsible for management of and adherence to safety operations.
• Develop and conduct staff and craft safety orientation training program.
• Conduct daily documented jobsite safety inspections, work area surveillance inspections, air sampling tests for confined space entry, property damage and personal injury investigations.
• Document all accidents, safety violations, and unsafe conditions/activities.
• Identify project trends and execute proactive safety initiatives to eliminate incidents
• Issue confined space entry and "hot work" permits as required.
• Accompany safety, health and insurance inspections on walk through tours as required.
• Keep current on new developments regarding safety laws, rules and regulations and also regarding protective safety equipment, materials and gear.
• Other duties and responsibilities as required.

Qualifications

• Preferred four-year occupational safety/health degree.
• Experience in the construction/industrial safety experience
• Knowledge of safety regulations and standards. OSHA, MSHA and other state and federal agency guidelines.
• Extensive knowledge of Construction Safety Standards.
• Excellent communication, presentation, organizational and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work in high production environment (50+ hours/week, including weekends may be expected)
• Proficiency in Accident Investigation and Industrial Safety
• Respond quickly and effectively under pressure and deadlines.
• Ability to make independent judgements to manage and facilitate company programs/policies as they relate to the safety of our work.
• Required to stand, walk, sit and climb stairs or ladders.
• OSHA 30-hour preferred.
• First Aid, CPR, AED Preferred.
• Self-motivated.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment.

Chicago Safety Manager - Annual Salary Pay Range

$80,000 - $110,000

Benefits Overview

• Health insurance options through United Health Care – McHugh shared cost
• Dental insurance through MetLife - McHugh shared cost
• Vision insurance through United Health Care - McHugh shared cost
• Company paid Long Term Disability
• Company paid Life Insurance (with option to buy more)
• Company paid Accidental Death and Dismemberment (with option to buy more)
• Optional Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) (no cost to employee)
• 401K - Eligible on day one, company match varies year to year.
• Employees are eligible for an annual discretionary bonus.

Please note that this position is not eligible for work visa sponsorship

McHugh Concrete Construction, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, religion, age, national origin, citizenship status, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, disability, and or any other basis protected by law or company policy. We are committed to supporting a diverse workforce including minorities, women, veterans, and qualified individuals with disabilities.

EOE of Minorities/Females/Vets/Disability