Site Safety Manager

Skender; Chicago, Northern (IL, KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement with 5% match

Generous vacation and sick time

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Skender is seeking a Site Safety Manager to lead safety on our construction sites, enforce regulations, and coordinate on-site training and inspections. You will partner with project teams and trade partners to promote a safe, productive work environment.

Ideal candidates have a 4-year safety degree, OSHA 30, 5+ years of EHS experience in construction, and strong communication to drive proactive safety practices and incident prevention.

Qualifications

• 4-year degree in one of the following fields: Occupational Safety & Health, Industrial Safety Technology, Quality Control and Safety Technologies, or Construction Management
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant Environmental Health & Safety experience, including at least 2 years in a construction environment
• OSHA 30-hour certification required
• First Aid/CPR/AED certification
• Valid driver’s license and access to a reliable vehicle

Responsibilities

• Serve as the main on-site contact for environmental, health, and safety matters
• Conduct daily site safety inspections and walk-throughs
• Enforce site safety protocols and PPE usage
• Address unsafe behaviors and violations with trade partners and crews
• Build relationships with clients, architects, and project stakeholders
• Lead safety orientations and toolbox talks
• Provide ongoing on-site safety training and coaching
• Lead incident investigations and implement corrective actions
• Coordinate emergency drills and update response plans
• Develop and improve job hazard analyses and site safety plans
• Provide on-site leadership on safety protocols and best practices
• Promote a safety-first culture and accountability

Skills

Safety leadership

Communication

Risk management

Regulatory knowledge

On-site safety training

Team collaboration

Procore

OCIP

Education

4-year degree in Occupational Safety & Health / Industrial Safety Technology / Quality Control & Safety Technologies / Construction Management

Tools

Procore

Constant Contact

OCIP

Job description

Hey! We’re Skender, nice to meet you.

At our core, we are builders — of communities, relationships, dreams, and careers. If you asked us to describe Skender, we’d say we’re ambitious, humble, and compassionate. We’re focused on building lasting partnerships with the right people. Our success starts and ends with our people. That’s why we seek out dynamic, high-energy teammates who are eager to learn, ready to take ownership of their careers, and excited to have fun along the way.

Who is Skender?

About 70 years ago, Skender got its start in the basement of our founder’s family home. Now, Skender has two locations, our Chicago headquarters and our Indianapolis office, with more than 400 employees helping us raise the bar year after year.

From humble beginnings to now, Skender has become one of the nation’s top 100 construction firms building dream spaces for many of the world’s leading brands. In more recent history, we’ve won 30 best-place-to-work awards from three different organizations, each based on comprehensive workplace evaluations and employee input.

Our team is driven by three core values:

• Proactive: You take initiative, stay curious, and aren’t afraid to roll up your sleeves to get the job done.

• Refreshing: You celebrate team wins, show appreciation freely, and always give credit where it's earned.

• True Partner: You thrive on collaboration, ask thoughtful questions, and are fully present and engaged with your team.

If our values align with yours, this could be a great match. We love meeting new people, so we can’t wait to hear about you!

Who are you?

We are looking for a Site Safety Manager who is ready to take their career to the next level. Do you know about safety standards, enforcing regulatory compliance, and proactively identifying and mitigating safety risks? Great. Are you someone with a go-getter attitude who can assume responsibility and communicate effectively with your team, partners, and clients? Even better.

What will you do as a Site Safety Manager?

The Site Safety Manager will provide essential support to the Safety Department. Acting as a partner to Skender’s project team and trade partnerships, the Site Safety Manager leads site-specific training, conducts inspections, and addresses safety concerns to promote a safe and productive work environment.

• Serving as the main point of contact for all on-site environmental, health, and safety matters.

• Conducting daily site safety inspections and walk-throughs to identify potential hazards and verify compliance with safety requirements.

• Enforcing site-specific safety protocols and always ensure proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE).

• Promptly addressing unsafe behaviors or violations by proactively engaging with trade partners and field crews to ensure corrective actions are taken.

• Building and maintaining positive working relationships with clients, architects, and other project stakeholders to enhance the potential for repeat negotiated work.

• Conduct safety orientations for all employees and trade partners before they begin work on-site.

• Facilitate toolbox talks, safety meetings, and provide ongoing safety training and resources to promote continuous learning.

• Deliver real-time coaching in the field to reinforce hazard recognition, safe work practices, and a proactive safety mindset.

• Lead initial response efforts for any on-site incidents or near-misses, ensuring appropriate care and communication.

• Conduct thorough investigations and ensure timely implementation of corrective and preventive actions.

• Coordinate emergency drills and ensure all emergency response plans are current, communicated, and effectively practiced.

• Collaborate closely with the project team and trade partners to develop, review, and continuously improve job hazard analyses (JHAs) and site-specific safety plans.

• Provide consistent on-site leadership and guidance related to safety protocols and best practices.

• Champion a safety-first culture by modeling safe behavior, recognizing positive safety practices, and holding all team members accountable for maintaining a safe work environment.

What education and experience are required?

• 4-year degree in one of the following fields: Occupational Safety & Health, Industrial Safety Technology, Quality Control and Safety Technologies, or Construction Management

• Minimum of 5 years of relevant Environmental Health & Safety experience, including at least 2 years in a construction environment

• OSHA 30-hour certification required

• Current First Aid/CPR/AED certification

• Valid drivers license and access to a reliable vehicle

What skills do we look for?

• Passion for enforcing safety standards and a deep understanding of their importance.

• Experience with Procore, Constant Contact, and OCIP is highly preferred.

• Knowledge of risk management and OSHA is highly preferred.

• Strong working knowledge of federal, state, and local safety regulations.

• Excellent communication and conflict resolution skills.

• Ability to lead by example and hold others accountable.

• Highly organized with strong documentation and reporting skills.

• Solid understanding of construction activities and associated risks.

• Adaptability to changing project schedules and site conditions.

What’s included in our Employee-First Benefits package?

• Skender pays 100% of the premium for health insurance (medical, dental, & vision)

• Annual deposit into health savings account

• Dependent care FSA

• Retirement with 100% match up to 5% of gross earnings

• Generous vacation and sick time

• Tuition reimbursement for continued learning opportunities

• Wellness incentives

• Parental leave for mothers and fathers

• Employee referral program

• Free employee assistance program services

• Free short- & long-term disability insurance

• Gym reimbursement

• Charitable gift matching and volunteer events

• New hire mentorship program

EEO

At Skender, our values guide our behavior and shape our actions. Our promise is an authentic commitment to equality, opportunity, and a respectful work environment for all. We embrace individuality and listen to diverse voices. We believe that hiring those with different experiences and backgrounds, ultimately enhances our expertise as an organization. We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This statement applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.