Site Safety Manager

Clune Construction Company; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision coverage

Employee Stock Ownership Plan

401k with company match

Employee Assistance Program

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts

Career development

Fitness program

Pet Insurance

Job summary

Clune Construction Company is seeking a dedicated Safety Manager to lead site safety programs across projects. You will implement site-specific safety plans, conduct DHA and HRA reviews, coordinate with trade partners, and ensure OSHA and OCIP compliance while maintaining clear documentation and reporting.

This role rewards proactive safety leadership, collaboration across crews, and the ability to drive continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills for discussions with field employees to executives.
• Experience coordinating safety activities with subcontractors and trade partners.
• Ability to develop and maintain safety documentation and reports.

Responsibilities

• Implement and update site-specific Safety Plan as the project progresses.
• Lead DHA (Daily Task Hazard Analysis) and HRA planning for high-risk activities.
• Coordinate safety reviews with trade partners and present plans in meetings.
• Manage incident investigation and reporting with timely root cause analysis.
• Maintain injury logs and compliance with OCIP guidelines.

Skills

Safety leadership

Incident investigation

Documentation & reporting

Stakeholder communication

Risk assessment

Job description

Are you ready to grow your career with a company that values excellence and invests in its people? At Clune Construction, we’re more than builders—we’re a team of driven, collaborative and talented individuals who take pride in delivering exceptional work. Excellence is at the core of everything we do, from the quality of our projects to the way we support our people. As an employee-owned company, we invest in our team, and in return, our people share in our success. This shared commitment has earned us recognition as a Best Place to Work, a US Best Managed Company and a recipient of the Better Business Bureau Torch Award for Ethics.Whether you’re a seasoned construction professional or looking to bring your expertise to a new area, we welcome you to join our team and make an impact!Implement and update Site-Specific Safety Plan as the project progresses looking for opportunities to improve the program, guidelines and procedures.Site-specific Safety Orientation is provided to all Clune employees, Trade Partners, Visitors and Vendors detailing project specific safety requirements.Safety Audits on a frequent and regular basisDocumentation, follow-up, closure, data trending analysisDaily Task Hazard Analysis (DHA)Participate, review, track and fileEnsure Clune project team members participate weekly with a different contractor during their DHAHigh Risk Activity (HRA):Track, evaluate, update and tie HRA to scheduleAssist in coordinating HRA Planning for Trade Partners performing high risk activities and present to all affected personnel in advance to review specific plans for complicated high-risk tasksReview pertinent HRA’s with in the weekly All-Hands MeetingEnsure required documentation is sent in from the trade partnersManage Safety Related DocumentationManage filing processes for safety related documentation held by CluneMaintain safety performance data and report to the Owner via the Weekly UpdateManage Permit processesIncident Investigation and ReportingNotify owner immediately by phone of any injury to personnel or any potentially serious on-site incidents which may include unsafe conditions, near misses, property damage and/or environmental incidents.Lead investigation process, documentation, and initial incident reporting. Provide a preliminary report within 12 hours to the owner.Complete follow-up on site including a formal written report, root cause, and corrective action.Develop a lessons-learned and disseminate to all employees.Maintain an injury log within the OCIP guidelines for the duration of the work showing all OSHA recordable, lost time, and first-aid injuriesInteraction with subcontractor safety staffCommunicate, review and resolve safety related issues with subcontractor safety representatives.Establish and lead the Project Safety Committee.Audit subcontractor daily safety huddles and DHA’sEnsure required safety equipment, tools, supplies, etc. are available as needed, inspected and in proper working order.Manage Crisis Management Program when necessary.Site Safety Managers must have the ability to complete the job requirements of all lower positions in the Safety Department hierarchy.What We OfferAt Clune Construction we value each of our employees and care about their wellbeing. We strive to provide best-in-class benefits packages, including:100% company-paid premiums for Medical, Dental & Vision for all dependents (effective day one)Employee Stock Ownership Plan401k Retirement Plan with Company MatchEmployee Assistance ProgramCompany-paid and Voluntary Life Insurance PlansCompany-paid Short Term and Long Term DisabilityFlexible Spending, Dependent Care and Commuter PlansCareer Development through Mentoring Program, Learning & Development, Continuing EducationFitness ProgramPet InsuranceCore Values and BehaviorsClune Construction is proud to have Core Values and Behaviors that all of our employees represent. These Core Values are: Safety, Service, Teamwork, Respect, Excellence, Leadership and Innovation. Performance is evaluated with these Core Values in mind.Strong communication and interpersonal skills that will be utilized to hold discussions with various members of Clune and/or trade-partner communities, ranging from field employees to executives.Strong planning skills to organize weekly and daily schedules that may involve a combination of meetings, walk-throughs, etc.Strong analytical and organizational skills with the ability to maintain accurate and detailed records.Desire and ability to work in team-focused environments, act as internal point of contact for Clune on safety-related items and external collaborator to develop industry best practices.Mentoring skills to foster the growth of fellow Clune employees’ safety knowledgeWhile performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and talk or hear; climb stairs and/or ladders, and walk on uneven ground.All candidates must provide a resume.We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against applicants due to race, ethnicity, gender, veteran status, or on the basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.