Site Safety & Quality Lead – Federal Projects

LaSalle Network; Des Plaines (IL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site work

Competitive salary

Job summary

LaSalle Network is partnering with a well-established construction firm to hire a Site Safety and Health Officer (SSHO) to oversee daily safety and quality on assigned projects in Des Plaines, IL. The role focuses on ensuring compliance with OSHA/EM-385 and project standards, with close collaboration with the Project Manager and on-site team.

You will lead safety documentation, conduct meetings, review submittals, and coordinate with subcontractors to maintain safe and compliant build sites on

Qualifications

• 5 to 10 years of experience in the construction industry with a general contractor in general building construction.
• Knowledge of a wide range of construction materials, methods, scopes, and techniques.
• Certification in OSHA 30-hour and EM 385 40-hour within the last 5 years.
• OSHA HAZWOPER certification.
• NAVFAC ECATTS certification.
• CPR/First Aid certification.
• Proficient with computer software used in the construction industry.
• Strong communication skills and good judgment.
• Ability to travel and relocate depending on project location.

Responsibilities

• Maintain understanding of contracts, subcontracts, plans and specs to support the Project Manager in onsite procedures.
• Create, update, and maintain the project submittal log and other QC reports.
• Review shop drawings and submittals for conformance with project specifications.
• Chair and document weekly QC and Safety meetings with the superintendent, providing minutes.
• Provide daily QC and Safety reports reinforcing conformance with project standards.
• Conduct prep, initial, and follow-up meetings to establish standards of care for definable features of work.
• Verify materials received are conformant and properly stored for project use.
• Coordinate and document testing and commissioning of building systems.
• Perform quality control testing and inspection per contract requirements.
• Develop and update QC & APP plans to align with EM-385, OSHA, or other required safety standards.
• Work with subcontractors and vendors to procure safety documents (AHAs, certifications, lift plans).
• Collect and file safety meeting materials, including toolbox talks and equipment inspections.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Leadership

Ability to travel

Ability to work under pressure

Education

Bachelor's degree in construction-related discipline

OSHA 30-hour certification

EM 385 40-hour certification

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Construction Quality Management for Contractors

OSHA HAZWOPER certification

NAVFAC ECATTS certification

Tools

Proficient with construction software

Job description

LaSalle Network is partnering with a well-established construction firm to hire a Site Safety and Health Officer (SSHO) to oversee daily safety and quality on assigned projects in Des Plaines, IL. The role focuses on ensuring compliance with OSHA/EM-385 and project standards, with close collaboration with the Project Manager and on-site team.

You will lead safety documentation, conduct meetings, review submittals, and coordinate with subcontractors to maintain safe and compliant build sites on