Construction Site Safety Manager

Overview Epstein is an established and well-respected 100+ year old Architecture, Engineering and Construction firm. The firm is headquartered in Chicago, with offices in New York, Raleigh and Warsaw, Poland. Our beautiful corporate office is located in Chicago’s West Loop, convenient for transportation. We offer all employees a competitive wage and benefits package. Epstein is proud to be 100% employee owned. Epstein focuses on our community through our emphasis on community service, green initiatives and sustainable design delivering “best in class” creative project solutions. Responsibilities Epstein is seeking a Construction Safety Manager to be responsible for managing Epstein’s Construction safety program, performing Site Safety inspections, training our staff, reviewing Site Specific Safety Plans, reviewing Subcontractor Safety information, on-site safety education, support our field teams on near miss / incident reporting, promoting a Zero Injury Safety Culture and being a passionate advocate protecting the Health and Life Safety of everyone on our job sites. Manage and update Epstein’s Safety Program including Epstein Safety Manual, Subcontractor Safety Manual and Safety Reference materials Manage and Train Epstein construction staff on Safety Program, Safety Forms and regular Safety Awareness Topics / Toolbox talks Perform safety inspections on all of Epstein jobsites Lead or support the creation of Site Specific Safety Plans Review subcontractor safety information Support our field teams on near miss / incident reporting Assist in prequalifying Subcontractors based on safety information Manage and perform on-site safety training for subcontractors Conduct regular site inspections, recording all violations and noting what remediation needs to occur to keep the project moving safely Coordinating with Client’s Safety Officials and integrating Client’s safety programs into our jobsites Coordinate / support response to on-site emergencies, and interface with off-site and on-site emergency response entities Qualifications 10+ years of construction industry experience in the field on projects supervising or managing safety programs Able to demonstrate training in the following areas: Personal protective equipment and clothing to include selection, use and maintenance, hazard communication, excavation, scaffolding, fall protection, and confined space OSHA 30-hour Construction Safety Certification OSHA 500 Outreach Trainer is a plus Current First Aid/CPR/AED Training Strong organizational skills Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook Periodic Travel between Epstein jobsites will be required Must be proficient in English, ability to speak Spanish beneficial Benefits Epstein offers a comprehensive benefit package including medical, dental, vision, life, disability and accident insurance, flexible benefit plans, transportation benefits, employee assistance plan and parental leave. We help secure our employees’ future retirement through our 401k and Employee Stock Ownership Plan. To support a healthy work-life balance, we provide half-day Fridays, flexible working hours, a hybrid work schedule, paid time off and paid holidays. Additionally, we encourage career growth by offering professional license reimbursement, industry association reimbursement, an internal training program, leadership development program and educational assistance. Individual compensation is determined by several factors, including relevant education, experience and training, qualifications, skill sets, licensure/certifications and location. Employees are also eligible for discretionary annual bonuses based on both company and individual performance. The salary range for this position is $110,000 - $135,000 annually. This is a great opportunity for an individual who wants to join a strong, successful and highly respected team. The candidate must have a strong work ethic, a relentless drive to fulfill commitments, tremendous enthusiasm and a sincere commitment to client satisfaction. Epstein is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is our policy to provide a fair and equal employment opportunity to all persons, regardless of age, race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, national origin, citizenship, veteran status, marital status, genetics, gender identity, transgender status, or on the basis of personal favoritism or other non-merit factors. Epstein hires and promotes individuals solely on the basis of a person’s qualifications. Epstein is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor. For more information on our company, please visit us on the internet at #J-18808-Ljbffr