Safety Manager, Constructon

ARCO Companies•Downers Grove, IL

13d•Onsite

About The Position

ARCO, a Family of Construction Companies, is seeking a highly motivated Safety Manager for its Downers Grove, Illinois office. The role leads safety initiatives and supports construction projects by delivering training, conducting inspections and investigations, and helping teams comply with safety policies and applicable regulations. The Safety Manager works collaboratively with Superintendents, Project Managers, subcontractors, and associates in office and field settings, and serves as an ongoing point of contact for more than 15 job sites nationwide each month. The position requires travel to local and nationwide construction sites approximately two to three days per week, Monday through Friday, including occasional travel outside standard business hours and out of state. ARCO describes its culture as empowering associates to drive their success and emphasizes integrity, high standards, fair treatment, diversity, and inclusion. The company offers a performance-based bonus program, employee ownership, retirement savings, education support, paid leave, and insurance coverage.

Requirements

Prior construction experience is required.
A bachelor's degree in Occupational Health and Safety or a closely related field.
A current, valid driver's license in the state of residence.
Ability to travel to local and nationwide construction sites approximately two to three days per week, including occasional travel outside standard business hours and out of state.

Nice To Haves

Five or more years of safety and health experience is preferred.
Forklift and MEWP (aerial lifts) instructor training is a plus.
STS, CHST, CSP, or similar certifications are preferred.
OSHA 500 or 510 certification is a plus.

Responsibilities

Create and lead training for individuals and groups on risk management topics in office and field settings.
Provide on-the-spot job-site training to superintendents, subcontractors, and associates as needed.
Attend preconstruction and other project meetings as required.
Lead the safety portion of weekly or monthly preconstruction and other operations meetings throughout construction.
Conduct regular safety inspections of assigned projects and publish reports to support internal improvement and compliance.
Work with Superintendents, Project Managers, and Subcontractors to ensure compliance with safety policies and best practices while supporting value engineering during construction.
Partner with Project Managers to review engineered plans and drawings for safety hazards.
Visit and serve as an ongoing point of contact for more than 15 job sites nationwide each month, providing support throughout construction.
Conduct formal investigations of work-related incidents to determine causes and corrective actions.
Maintain current knowledge of applicable local, state, and federal safety and health regulations.
Travel to construction project sites locally and nationwide approximately two to three days per week, including outside standard business hours and out-of-state travel as needed.

Benefits

Industry-leading performance-based bonus program
Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
Traditional and Roth 401(k)
Tuition reimbursement for associates
Scholarships for associates’ children up to $28,000 per child
One-month paid sabbatical after every five years of employment, plus $5,000 for travel
One week of paid volunteer leave each year
100% charitable match
Medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage
100% paid 12-week maternity leave