Site Safety & Environmental Specialist

FourGen Holdings•Crest Hill, IL

7d•$80,000 - $105,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Site Safety & Environmental Specialist implements, monitors, and continuously improves health, safety, and environmental (HSE) programs across active construction project sites. As a primary on-site HSE representative, the specialist works with project teams, field supervision, subcontractors, and the HSE team to promote safe work practices, identify and mitigate hazards, and maintain compliance with OSHA regulations, environmental requirements, and company standards. The role supports incident prevention, environmental stewardship, and a proactive safety culture. This field-based position supports construction project sites throughout Illinois and requires approximately 25–40% in-state travel. The specialist conducts safety inspections and risk assessments, provides safety guidance and training, monitors environmental compliance, supports incident investigations and emergency planning, and maintains HSE documentation and reporting.

Requirements

Associate’s degree in Safety, Environmental Science, Construction Management, or a related field.
Minimum 3–5 years of experience in construction safety, site safety, or environmental compliance.
OSHA 30-Hour Construction certification.
First Aid/CPR/AED certification or ability to obtain it.
Strong working knowledge of OSHA 29 CFR 1926 construction standards and applicable environmental regulations.
Understanding of NEC, NFPA, and other applicable construction and electrical safety standards.
Experience supporting safety programs in active construction environments.
Ability to identify workplace hazards, assess risks, and recommend practical corrective actions.
Working knowledge of incident investigation, root cause analysis, and corrective action tracking.
Strong verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to engage, coach, and collaborate with field personnel and subcontractors.
Strong organizational, time-management, and documentation skills.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office and digital inspection and reporting tools.
Knowledge of emergency response planning and industrial safety practices.
Ability to work independently while collaborating with project teams and HSE leadership.
Ability to travel approximately 25–40% within Illinois and maintain a regular presence at active construction project sites.
Ability to stand and walk for extended periods, climb stairs and ladders, navigate uneven terrain, work at heights, and enter confined spaces as required.
Ability to occasionally lift 25–40 pounds, use required personal protective equipment, and work in environments with exposure to weather, noise, dust, and construction-related hazards.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree.
Construction Health & Safety Technician (CHST) certification or equivalent.
Environmental compliance or stormwater certification.
Electrical construction experience.
Familiarity with HSE management systems, including ISO 45001 and ISO 14001.

Responsibilities

Conduct routine site safety inspections, job hazard analyses, and risk assessments to identify unsafe conditions, behaviors, and potential hazards.
Monitor compliance with OSHA construction standards (29 CFR 1926), company safety policies, and site-specific safety plans.
Work with field supervisors and crews to implement hazard controls for fall protection, electrical safety, equipment operation, excavation and trenching, confined spaces, and hot work.
Participate in daily safety huddles, toolbox talks, pre-task planning, and project kickoff meetings.
Provide hands-on safety guidance and support to field personnel and subcontractors.
Support compliance with environmental regulations, permits, and site-specific environmental management plans.
Monitor requirements related to stormwater pollution prevention (SWPPP), spill prevention, waste management, air emissions, and material handling.
Conduct environmental inspections and audits, document findings, and track corrective actions through completion.
Assist with spill response, reporting, and follow-up in coordination with the HSE team.
Promote responsible material storage, handling, and disposal practices.
Conduct site safety orientations and environmental awareness training for employees, temporary workers, and subcontractors.
Support employee onboarding, competency verification, and training documentation.
Promote safety culture through field engagement, coaching, safety observations, and proactive communication.
Assist in preparing and distributing safety alerts, lessons learned, and HSE communications.
Work with project leadership to reinforce safety expectations and encourage employee participation in safety initiatives.
Lead or support investigations of workplace incidents, electrical exposures, first aid cases, and near misses.
Identify root causes and coordinate implementation and follow-up of corrective and preventive actions.
Participate in emergency response planning, safety drills, and immediate hazard mitigation.
Communicate incident findings and lessons learned to project teams and HSE leadership.
Maintain HSE records, inspection reports, permits, incident documentation, and training records.
Support regulatory inspections, internal audits, and compliance reviews.
Report site conditions, incidents, and corrective actions to project leadership and the HSE department.
Monitor corrective action progress and ensure identified safety and environmental concerns are addressed.