Construction Safety Manager
Wight & Company•Darien, IL
•$105,000 - $135,000•Hybrid
About The Position
The Construction Safety Manager is responsible for the overall health and safety of personnel on-site and in the Wight Offices. You will develop, implement, and lead safety initiatives that comply with all local, state, and federal regulations while fostering a proactive culture of risk prevention and accountability.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Health and Safety, Construction Management, or a related technical field.
- 5+ years of dedicated safety experience in a construction environment (commercial preferred).
- OSHA 30-Hour (Construction) is required.
- Current First Aid/CPR/AED certification.
- Ability to use safety management software (like Procore) for reporting and tracking.
- Strong ability to relay complex safety protocols clearly to diverse groups, from field laborers to executives.
- Quick thinking to mitigate immediate hazards without halting project momentum unnecessarily.
Nice To Haves
- CHST (Construction Health and Safety Technician) or CSP (Certified Safety Professional) preferred.
Responsibilities
- Collaborate with project teams to develop site-specific safety plans (SSSP) and emergency procedures for each project.
- Champion a proactive safety culture and drive accountability at all organizational levels.
- Monitor safety metrics and key performance indicators (KPIs) to evaluate effectiveness and report trends to senior leadership.
- Stay current on emerging industry standards, technologies, and regulatory changes impacting construction safety.
- Conduct safety inspections and comprehensive audits to identify hazardous conditions or non-compliant behaviors.
- Facilitate safety orientations for new hires, and specialized training (e.g., fall protection, scaffolding, or confined spaces).
- Lead the investigation of any accidents or near-misses, perform root-cause analysis, and document findings to prevent future occurrences.
- Maintain all required OSHA documentation, including 300 logs, and ensure the project remains in total compliance with safety legislation.
- Act as the primary point of contact for insurance carriers, OSHA inspectors, and internal leadership regarding safety metrics.
Benefits
- medical
- dental
- vision
- disability
- life insurance
- flexible spending
- paid holidays
- paid time off
- 401(k)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
