Safety Coordinator Chicago

Job Description

Job Description

We are seeking a Safety Coordinator with 3 to 5 years of construction safety experience to join our team! You will oversee construction safety for high profile projects in the Chicago region.

Must be able to perform extensive standing, walking, and climbing; to lift up to 50lbs. regularly; to manipulate up to 100lbs; to wear personal protective equipment (PPE). Must be able to bend, stoop, and climb a step ladder.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee all aspects of construction safety from planning to implementation
• Supervise onsite personnel and subcontractors
• Interface with project inspectors, contractors, architects, engineers, city and county officials, and clients
• Ensuring compliance with OSHA, client, and property owner safety requirements
• Conducting regular field inspections of work activities
• Performing daily safety briefings (aka Tool Box Talks)
• OSHA record keeping (training, medical surveillance, 300 logs, etc.)
• Overseeing the proper use of PPE
• Ensuring Competent Person designations are in order
• Conducting near miss and accident investigations
• Preparing Job and Task Hazard Analyses and maintain Safety Log Book
• Assisting with permitting procedures and preparation
• Holding weekly safety meetings
• Attending management meetings such as planning and progress meetings
• Equipment Inspections (Harnesses, electrical cords, etc.)
• Assisting with case management to control OSHA recordables and lost time injuries
• Upgrade/Downgrade levels of respiratory protection
• Enforce Disciplinary policy
• Manage subcontractor safety representatives
• Develop/perform Site Orientation Training

Qualifications:

• Previous experience in construction safety management a requirement
• Familiarity with construction management software
• Strong leadership qualities
• Strong negotiation skills