Safety Manager

Job Description

Job Description

Description

Pre-Project Preparation -

Review the project’s safety guidelines, site-specific safety plan, and any client-specific safety requirements.

Coordinate with the regional safety lead to ensure all necessary safety signage and PPE are available.

Confirm that all personnel scheduled to work on-site have completed the required safety orientation training.

Document Collection-

Gather and organize documentation from subcontractors and trade partners, including: Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs), Safety Data Sheets (SDS), High-Risk Activity Plans, Heat Illness Prevention Plans (if applicable), Training certifications (e.g., OSHA 10/30, site-specific safety training, equipment operator cards)

On-Site Responsibilities-

Conduct at least one safety audit per day using the designated digital platform, including annotated photos.

Share audit findings and corrective actions with the project team to ensure visibility and timely resolution.

Submit a minimum of two Safety Observation Reports (SORs) per week.

Spend 60–70% of your time in the field engaging with crews and monitoring safety practices.

Attend and contribute to daily huddles, coordination meetings, foremen’s meetings, and preconstruction meetings.

Lead or support weekly all-hands safety meetings, including preparation of materials and attendance tracking.

Documentation Oversight-

Spot-check safety documentation during site visits.

Review and track: Daily Action Plans (DAPs), High-Risk Activity Plans, Hot work permits and checklists, Safety orientation records, Project-specific safety documentation (e.g., SDS, confined space plans)

Incident Management / Response and Reporting-

Immediately notify the project team and regional safety lead of any incidents or near-misses.

Assist in incident investigations and review reports prior to submission.

Ensure a “Lessons Learned” summary is created for each incident or near miss.

Trade Partner Engagement-

Conduct site-specific safety orientations for all trade partners.

Maintain regular communication with subcontractor safety representatives.

Participate in or lead planning meetings for high-risk activities (e.g., crane operations, confined space entry, fall protection).

Professional Conduct and Communication-

Work alongside another safety individual

Maintain clear and frequent communication with the project team, safety leadership, and trade partners.

Be responsive to field inquiries and proactive in addressing safety concerns.

Ask questions when clarification is needed and share observations or suggestions openly.

Skills

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Top Skills Details

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Additional Skills & Qualifications

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Skills / Qualifications:

Experience using Highwire (must have)

Experience acting as safety specialist on data center or commercial building projects (Data center experience highly preferred)

Designated EHS representative – must have a current 30 hour OSHA Certificate or higher and at least 2 years’ experience in the construction industry (GSP)

Prior experience supporting data center construction projects is strongly preferred. Experience in commercial building construction will be considered.

Excellent communication skills across all levels of project teams.

Reliable, proactive, and able to support and align with the project schedule.

Must be punctual, reliable and able to accommodate the projects schedule. Start times could be at 5 or 6 AM and OT expected. Expect to work between 40 - 50 hours/ week.

Required to remain on site while active construction is ongoing. Flexibility is expected if jobsite needs to extend beyond standard hours

Experience working on sites that require NDA is a plus

• Location - Elk Grove, IL

• Hours per week - 40 hours

• OSHA 510, CPR, First Aid

• Experience - minimum 5 years experience, data center experience is highly preferred

Disqualifiers:

Will not consider candidates that only have oil & gas experience

Experience Level

Intermediate Level

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Chicago, IL.

The pay range for this position is $60.00 - $75.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a fully onsite position in Chicago,IL.

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 20, 2026.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

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