Safety Manager (Mission Critical)

Aldridge•Chicago, IL

About The Position

Aldridge is seeking a Safety Manager to support mission-critical projects across the Chicagoland area, including Grayslake, Mount Prospect, Homer Glen, and Minooka. The Safety Professional serves in a consultative role by providing expert support, guidance, and motivation to operations management and employees at all levels, while also partnering hands-on with management to deliver safety initiatives and programs. The position champions Aldridge’s Incident and Injury Free (IIF) culture and its goal of ensuring nobody gets hurt. The Safety Manager leads and coordinates regional safety initiatives and programs, driving communication, planning, implementation, supervision, and measurement in accordance with company standards and procedures, OSHA requirements, and other federal and state regulations. The role supports management and project teams in delivering a safe and efficient work environment for employees, customers, and the public, and promotes continuous improvement in safety practices.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in an Occupational Safety and Health discipline, such as OS&H Management, Human Factors, or Construction.
2–5 years of direct experience in Construction Safety and Occupational Health disciplines.
Professional certificate such as CSP, ASP, CHST, OHST, or CUSP.
Willingness and ability to travel to multiple job sites.
Ability to identify potential safety hazards and recommend corrective actions.
Knowledge of construction safety, current federal requirements, and OSHA requirements.
Strong time-management and prioritization skills, with a track record of meeting deadlines.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills and ability to interact effectively with all levels of the organization.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including recognizing discrepancies and communicating solutions.
Responsibility and accountability for assigned tasks and projects.
Ability to work autonomously and collaboratively within a team.
Demonstrated ability to use Microsoft Office and Google Workspace applications.
Ability to pass a background check for sensitive work functions at the nation’s airports, transportation systems, and utility grid systems.
Valid driver’s license and good driving record.

Responsibilities

Champion the organization’s Incident and Injury Free culture, improve defenses to control exposure, and integrate human performance principles.
Provide management with safety coaching, counseling, and advice to support a safe and efficient work environment.
Partner with operations and Talent Management to ensure safety training is conducted according to the scope of work.
Provide safety expertise and implement relevant, effective internal and external safety practices.
Review subcontractor safety programs and ensure they meet or exceed Project Safety Program requirements.
Review safety policies, procedures, and standards; conduct mini-gap analyses and recommend changes to drive continuous improvement.
Conduct site visits to monitor and assess execution of the organization’s safety management system.
Assist with monthly Craft Voice In Safety meetings and continuous improvement of the corrective actions process.
Conduct incident investigations and verify corrective actions are implemented and sustained in the field.
Conduct core, division-specific, and subcontractor safety orientations as requested.
Participate in Project Kick Off Meetings and help project teams develop a safe plan of execution.
Assign and communicate safety program expectations so project employees understand safety and performance requirements.
Ensure toolbox talk topics are carefully selected and applicable to the work.
Verify safety documentation is captured, organized, and filed at the jobsite.
Travel to multiple projects to provide support to management.