Safety Manager | Construction

Flowtec Construction; Downers Grove (IL); On-site; USD 95,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Disability insurance

Life insurance

401(k) with match

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Flowtec Construction is seeking a Safety Manager to lead the safety department on major highway and roadway projects in Downers Grove, IL.

You will develop site-specific safety programs, conduct daily inspections, and lead weekly safety meetings. The role offers a path to a Regional Safety Manager and requires strong leadership and OSHA credentials.

Join a team dedicated to preventing incidents, maintaining safety records, and coordinating with project staff and subcontractors.

Qualifications

• 7+ years in heavy civil construction with highway/roadway focus.
• Strong knowledge of safety/environmental principles and techniques.
• Ability to identify exposures and recommend corrective actions.
• OSHA 10/30 certificates preferred; CHST or CSP desirable.

Responsibilities

• Develop site-specific safety programs.
• Lead day-to-day safety activities and meetings.
• Review subcontractor safety programs for compliance.
• Conduct jobsite inspections and safety checklists.
• Investigate incidents and issue corrective actions.
• Maintain required safety records and reports.

Skills

Safety leadership

Communication skills

Team management

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Opportunity for a Safety Manager to lead the department and grow into a Regional Safety Manager role

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

• Short- and Long-Term Disability & Life Insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer matching
• Tuition Reimbursement after 1 year of employment