Corporate Office Safety Coordinator

Sargent & Lundy•Chicago, IL

5d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Corporate Office Safety Coordinator develops, maintains, and administers safety policies and best practices for Sargent & Lundy's office environments. This hybrid position combines office and remote work and supports safety and regulatory compliance across corporate headquarters and regional offices. The coordinator works with Facilities Management, Human Resources, and regional office leadership to protect employees and maintain compliance. The role includes conducting workplace hazard assessments and inspections; delivering employee safety training; supporting emergency action plans; coordinating and documenting fire drills and evacuation exercises; maintaining training, incident, and compliance records; and preparing safety metrics and reports. The coordinator may travel to regional offices and occasionally work outside normal hours for drills or emergency response. Sargent & Lundy describes its benefits as including comprehensive healthcare plans, paid time off, and other benefits. The position offers a compensation range of $78,016.00 to $119,191.00, with eligible employees potentially able to participate in a yearly discretionary bonus.

Requirements

Minimum 10 years of progressive experience in safety, EHS, or risk management, including experience developing safety policies and programs.
Experience delivering safety training to adult audiences, in person and virtually.
Working knowledge of OSHA regulations, NFPA fire and life-safety codes, including NFPA 101 and NFPA 72 as applicable, and general office safety requirements.
Demonstrated ability to maintain detailed training and compliance records.
Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to present to executives and non-technical staff.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
Ability to travel to regional offices as needed.
The employer does not sponsor employees for U.S. work authorization for this position.

Nice To Haves

Experience at a multi-office organization.
Certified Safety Professional (CSP), Associate Safety Professional (ASP), or equivalent credential.
OSHA 30-Hour General Industry certification.
First Aid/CPR/AED instructor certification.
Bachelor's degree in occupational safety, environmental health, engineering, or a related field.
Experience with LMS or EHS software.
Interest in learning and effectively using emerging technologies where relevant; experience with AI, automation, programming, or similar technologies is valued where relevant but is not required unless otherwise specified.

Responsibilities

Develop, update, and maintain office safety policies, procedures, and best practices aligned with OSHA and applicable state, local, and fire-code requirements.
Conduct office hazard assessments and workplace safety inspections covering egress, fire protection equipment, electrical safety, ergonomics, and first aid supplies.
Identify recurring hazards and trends, recommend corrective and preventive actions to regional office managers, and track corrective actions through resolution.
Develop and support emergency action and preparedness plans for each regional office.
Design, schedule, and deliver safety training seminars and orientations, including new-hire safety orientation and refresher training.
Develop and maintain training content, materials, and assessments based on regulatory changes and lessons learned.
Partner with regional office leads and designated floor or fire wardens to establish a sustainable local training program.
Confirm regional office compliance with local fire drill regulations and provide gap coverage where building management does not provide support.
Coordinate and document fire drills and evacuation exercises on the required schedule; evaluate performance, record findings, and track corrective actions.
Coordinate with building management, life-safety vendors, and local fire authorities as needed.
Maintain accurate safety training attendance, completion, certification, and fire drill records for headquarters and regional offices.
Prepare monthly and quarterly safety metrics and compliance reports for management.
Ensure records are retained, retrievable, and inspection-ready in accordance with company retention policy.
Maintain the safety incident log and support investigations of incidents and near misses.