Safety Manager, Constructon

ARCO a Family of Construction Companies; Downers Grove (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Industry-leading bonus program

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

401k plan (Traditional and Roth)

Tuition reimbursement

Scholarship for associates’ children

1-month sabbatical after five years +$

Volunteer leave

Charitable match

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Maternity leave (100% paid 12 weeks)

Job summary

ARCO, a Family of Construction Companies, is seeking a Safety Manager to oversee safety programs across Downers Grove and nationwide projects. You will lead risk-management training, inspect sites, and ensure compliance with safety policies in collaboration with project teams.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in construction safety, with strong communication skills and the ability to travel 2–3 days per week. A BS in OH&S and relevant certifications are preferred.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of safety and health experience in construction.
• Prior construction experience is required.
• Forklift and MEWP instructor training is a plus.
• Certification(s) such as STS/CHST/CSP are preferred.
• OSHA 500/510 certification a plus.
• Valid driver's license in your state.

Responsibilities

• Lead training programs on risk management for office and field teams.
• Provide on-site safety training to superintendents and subcontractors.
• Lead safety portions of preconstruction and other meetings.
• Perform regular safety inspections and publish improvement reports.
• Collaborate with project teams to ensure safety compliance and best practices.
• Review engineered plans for safety hazards with project managers.
• Travel to multiple job sites regionally and nationwide 2–3 days/week.

Skills

Safety leadership

Construction safety

Training delivery

Communication

Education

BS in Occupational Health & Safety

Job description

About You

Are you a passionate problem solver? Do you act with integrity and hold yourself and others to the highest standard? If the answer is, “Yes!” then we have an opportunity that will impress you. Who are we? We are ARCO, a Family of Construction Companies.

We are looking for a highly motivated Safety Manager, who is passionate about the construction process to join our Downers Grove, IL team. The ideal candidate will be a confident communicator and collaborative problem-solver who thrives in dynamic field environments.

A DAY IN THE LIFE

• Create and lead training to individuals and groups on a variety of risk management subjects in both office and field settings.
• Provide on-the-spot job site training to superintendents, subcontractors, and associates as needed.
• Attend preconstruction meetings and other project meetings as required.
• Lead weekly/monthly safety portion of preconstruction and other operation meetings throughout the construction process.
• Conduct regular safety inspections of assigned projects and publish reports for internal improvement and compliance.
• Work closely with Superintendents, Project Managers, and Subcontractors to ensure compliance and best practices with various safety policies while ensuring valued engineering through the construction process.
• Partner with Project Managers when reviewing engineered plans/drawings for safety hazards
• Visit and serve as an ongoing point of contact to 15+ job sites nationwide monthly and provide support throughout the construction process.
• Conduct formal investigations into work-related incidents to determine the cause and corrective actions.
• Maintain a current knowledge base of Local, State, and Federal safety and health regulations with specific requirements.
• Travel to job sites approximately 2-3 days/week (Monday - Friday) to Construction Project Sites Locally and Nationwide, including outside of standard business hours and out of state travel as required and needed.

Necessary Qualifications

• 5+ years of Safety and Health Experience preferred
• Prior Construction Experience is required.
• Forklift and MEWP (aerial lifts) instructor training a plus.
• BS in Occupational Health and Safety or closely related field
• STS, CHST, CSP or similar certification(s) preferred
• OSHA 500/510 certification a plus
• Possess and maintain a current, valid driver's license in your state of residence
• Travel to job sites approximately 2-3 days/week (Monday - Friday) to Construction Project Sites Locally and Nationwide, including outside of standard business hours and out-of-state travel as required and needed.

What We Can Offer You

We are dedicated to the well-being of our associates and are proud to be consistently recognized as a Best Place to Work. Our compensation and benefits package not only supports our associates and their families but benefits local communities and communities around the world.

• Industry-leading performance-based bonus program
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Traditional and Roth 401k
• Tuition reimbursement for associates
• Scholarship for associates’ children up to $28,000 per child
• 1-month paid sabbatical after every five years of employment, plus $5,000 for travel
• 1-week paid volunteer leave each year
• 100% charitable match
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage
• 100% paid 12-week maternity leave

At ARCO, our first core value is to treat people fairly and do the right thing. We are committed to building and sustaining a culture that supports diversity and inclusion. We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment.

From recruiting, training, and hiring practices to selecting our subcontractors, we understand that diversity of all those involved in the construction process enhances our ability to deliver the best solutions to our customers. We hire the best and the brightest from across the country – constructing a team of experts in architecture, design, engineering, project management, and business services.

MAKE YOUR MOVE

We are proud to be one of the fastest-growing, privately-owned companies in America, celebrating over 30 years of experience as design-build experts. We have completed over 7,500 design-build projects nationwide. We ranked #9 on ENR’s Design-Build Firms list and #34 on ENR's Top 400 Contractors list of 2026. Most importantly, our clients like us, trust us, and want to do business with us. We are looking for people with the same enthusiasm, passion, and respect for the hard work that brought us to where we are today. Are you a person who can make a difference at ARCO? If the answer is “Yes!” we look forward to meeting you.

LEGAL DISCLAIMER

EOE, including disability/vets