Senior Construction Safety Lead | Field-First, Procore Pro

Vogrinc Search Group; Joliet (IL); On-site; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

Laptop

Phone

15 days PTO

Leadership backing from execs

Immediate start

Job summary

Vogrinc Search Group in Joliet, IL is seeking a hands-on Safety Manager to build a best-in-class safety culture on commercial job sites across the Chicago area. You will lead safety initiatives, partner with union crews, and drive ownership of safety outcomes.

The role emphasizes field leadership, root-cause investigations, and proactive injury prevention through training, ergonomics, and pre-task planning.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in construction safety with 3+ years leading field crews.
• Union subcontractor or trade experience preferred.
• OSHA 30 Construction and First Aid/CPR/AED required.
• Hands-on Procore experience and strong report writing skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct root-cause investigations with witness statements, photos and actions.
• Prepare incident and safety reports for leadership.
• Audit active jobsites, coach foremen, and engage union crews.
• Coordinate with insurers on workers' comp and return-to-work programs.
• Manage safety data and inspections in Procore (trainings, JSAs, near misses).
• Implement injury prevention programs to reduce TRIR, DART, and EMR.

Skills

Field safety leadership

Root-cause investigations

Incident reporting

Excellent communication

Bilingual English/Spanish

Tools

Procore

Job description

Vogrinc Search Group in Joliet, IL is seeking a hands-on Safety Manager to build a best-in-class safety culture on commercial job sites across the Chicago area. You will lead safety initiatives, partner with union crews, and drive ownership of safety outcomes.

The role emphasizes field leadership, root-cause investigations, and proactive injury prevention through training, ergonomics, and pre-task planning.