Senior Safety Manager - Heavy Civil Construction

OHLA USA; Lisle (IL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

Disability & Life Insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

OHLA USA is seeking a Safety Manager in the Greater Chicago Area to develop site safety programs and oversee daily activities on projects. You will conduct site orientations, attend meetings, and manage safety documentation to ensure compliance and risk reduction.

The role requires 7+ years in heavy civil construction with highway focus, strong leadership, and OSHA credentials; CHST/CSP is desirable, with comprehensive benefits and competitive salary.

Qualifications

• 7+ years' experience in heavy civil construction-highway and roadway focus.
• Knowledge of safety/environmental principles and techniques.
• Capable of identifying known/potential exposures and recommending corrective actions.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
• CHST or CSP designation is highly desirable

Responsibilities

• Develop site specific safety programs.
• Direct and oversee day-to-day activities on site.
• Establish and conduct jobsite orientation for every new employee and record participation.
• Attend initial project staff and subcontractor meetings to define roles in the Safety Program.
• Lead regular toolbox safety meetings and maintain logs.
• Review Subcontractors' Safety Programs and ensure compliance with project requirements.
• Conduct daily and weekly jobsite inspections and document findings.
• Record and report safety violations and implement corrective actions.
• Assist in establishing evacuation and fire control procedures.
• Investigate incidents and generate proper reports.
• Maintain all required job safety records.
• Conduct monthly safety meetings.
• Assist Claims Manager with claims management.

Skills

Safety management

Communication

Leadership

Exposure identification

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

MS Office

Job description

OHLA USA is seeking a Safety Manager in the Greater Chicago Area to develop site safety programs and oversee daily activities on projects. You will conduct site orientations, attend meetings, and manage safety documentation to ensure compliance and risk reduction.

The role requires 7+ years in heavy civil construction with highway focus, strong leadership, and OSHA credentials; CHST/CSP is desirable, with comprehensive benefits and competitive salary.