Safety Supervisor

RecruitPod Global LLC; Westmont (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

RecruitPod Global LLC is seeking a Safety Supervisor to support the Corporate Safety Director and Mechanical Construction Team in maintaining safe, compliant, and productive construction sites in the Chicagoland area. This mid-level, field-based role focuses on daily site safety activities, inspections, documentation, training, and compliance.

The position is based in Westmont, IL, with regular visits to project sites and potential travel to other locations.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of construction, safety, or related field experience preferred.
• Working knowledge of OSHA Construction Standards (29 CFR 1926) preferred.
• Willing to obtain/update safety certifications upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Safety Director with implementing site-specific safety programs and procedures.
• Conduct daily field safety observations and document findings.
• Monitor compliance with OSHA, company, client, and project safety requirements.
• Assist with Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs), Critical Control Cards (CCCs), and pre-task planning.
• Participate in new-hire orientations and site-specific safety onboarding.
• Coordinate and track required safety training and certifications.
• Maintain safety documentation, permits, inspection logs, reports, and related records.
• Participate in incident response, investigations, and follow-up documentation.
• Support project start-up meetings and communicate safety expectations to field personnel.
• Monitor housekeeping, PPE usage, and overall site conditions.
• Maintain safety boards, signage, and other safety communication materials.
• Work professionally with subcontractors, project teams, and client safety representatives.
• Provide safety guidance and mentoring to craft employees under the direction of Safety Leadership.
• Support project safety meetings and other safety initiatives.
• Perform additional safety-related duties as assigned.

Skills

Strong communication

Organizational skills

Multiple priorities

Safety field knowledge

Punctual and dependable

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

Job Summary Seeking a Safety Supervisor to support the Corporate Safety Director and Mechanical Construction Team in maintaining safe, compliant, and productive construction sites. This is a mid-level, field-based safety position that will focus on daily site safety activities, inspections, documentation, training, and compliance. The Safety Supervisor will work directly with craft employees, project managers, subcontractors, and client representatives. The position is based in Westmont, IL, with regular visits to construction projects throughout the Chicagoland area and potential travel to other project locations.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Safety Director with implementing site-specific safety programs and procedures.
• Conduct daily field safety observations and document findings.
• Monitor compliance with OSHA, company, client, and project safety requirements.
• Assist with Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs), Critical Control Cards (CCCs), and pre-task planning.
• Participate in new-hire orientations and site-specific safety onboarding.
• Coordinate and track required safety training and certifications.
• Maintain safety documentation, permits, inspection logs, reports, and related records.
• Participate in incident response, investigations, and follow-up documentation.
• Support project start-up meetings and communicate safety expectations to field personnel.
• Monitor housekeeping, PPE usage, and overall site conditions.
• Maintain safety boards, signage, and other safety communication materials.
• Work professionally with subcontractors, project teams, and client safety representatives.
• Provide safety guidance and mentoring to craft employees under the direction of Safety Leadership.
• Support project safety meetings and other safety initiatives.
• Perform additional safety-related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of construction, safety, or related field experience preferred.
• Certification should have been completed within the past three years, or candidate must be willing to obtain/update it upon hire.
• Working knowledge of OSHA Construction Standards (29 CFR 1926) preferred.
• Experience or strong interest in construction safety, preferably in mechanical or mission-critical construction.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced construction environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Comfortable using tablets, mobile devices, and construction/safety field technology.
• Ability to work both in an office environment and on active construction sites.
• Willingness to travel based on project requirements.
• Ability to work 10-12 hour shifts and occasional weekends when required.
• Must be punctual, dependable, and able to follow company scheduling requirements.
• Ability to communicate scheduling conflicts or absences promptly.
• Candidates with, or able to obtain, recognized safety credentials such as GSP, ASP, CHST, or OHST are preferred.

Required Skills

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced construction environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Comfortable using tablets, mobile devices, and construction/safety field technology.
• Ability to work both in an office environment and on active construction sites.
• Willingness to travel based on project requirements.
• Ability to work 10-12 hour shifts and occasional weekends when required.
• Must be punctual, dependable, and able to follow company scheduling requirements.
• Ability to communicate scheduling conflicts or absences promptly.

Preferred Skills

• 3-5 years of construction, safety, or related field experience.
• Working knowledge of OSHA Construction Standards (29 CFR 1926).
• Experience or strong interest in construction safety, preferably in mechanical or mission-critical construction.
• Candidates with, or able to obtain, recognized safety credentials such as GSP, ASP, CHST, or OHST.
• The ideal candidate is a hands-on construction safety professional with 3-5+ years of field experience who is comfortable working directly with craft workers and project teams.
• They should have strong knowledge of construction safety practices, OSHA requirements, JHAs, pre-task planning, PPE, inspections, and safety documentation.
• The candidate should be comfortable spending significant time on active construction sites, communicating with subcontractors, and addressing safety issues professionally.
• Someone who is field-oriented, dependable, detail-focused, willing to travel, and comfortable with 10-12 hour shifts when required and occasional weekends will be well suited for this position.