Safety Manager - Construction

Safety Manager - Construction $100,000 - $130,000 per year | Chicago, IL | On-Site | Permanent Safety Manager Opportunity | Top Design-Build General Contractor in Chicago A bit about us A well-established, privately held construction firm is seeking an experienced Safety Manager to lead and elevate safety performance across a diverse portfolio of commercial construction projects. This organization has built a long-standing reputation for quality craftsmanship, collaborative project delivery, and complex work spanning new construction, renovations, restoration, institutional, healthcare, corporate, and specialty projects. Why join us? Long-standing, financially stable contractor with an outstanding industry reputation Diverse project portfolio including complex and technically challenging work Strong pipeline of repeat clients and negotiated work Collaborative, team-oriented culture with supportive leadership Opportunity to make a visible impact on company-wide safety initiatives Competitive compensation package includes Base salary Performance bonuses Vehicle allowance or company vehicle Comprehensive healthcare benefits 401(k) with company contribution PTO and paid holidays Professional development and certification support Job Details This is an opportunity to join a respected builder with deep roots in the industry, a people-first culture, and leadership that genuinely prioritizes safety as a core value - not just a compliance function. What You’ll Do Lead all field safety initiatives across multiple active construction projects Conduct regular site audits, inspections, and safety evaluations Ensure OSHA compliance and enforce company safety standards and procedures Develop and deliver toolbox talks, onboarding, and ongoing safety training Investigate incidents, near misses, and injuries while implementing corrective actions Partner with project teams, superintendents, and subcontractors to proactively mitigate risk Track and maintain safety documentation, reporting, and compliance records Support continuous improvement initiatives related to safety culture and field operations Assist with preconstruction planning and project-specific safety plans Promote accountability and a proactive safety mindset across all levels of the organization What They’re Looking For 5+ years of construction safety experience Commercial construction experience required Knowledge of OSHA regulations and construction safety best practices OSHA 30 certification required; CHST, CSP, or similar credentials preferred Strong communication and leadership skills Ability to build relationships with field teams and subcontractors Experience managing safety across multiple projects simultaneously Strong organizational and documentation skills Equal Opportunity Employer Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is Jobot’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions. Sometimes Jobot is required to perform background checks with your authorization. Jobot will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with any applicable federal, state, or local law regarding criminal backgrounds, including but not limited to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. Information collected and processed as part of your Jobot candidate profile, and any job applications, resumes, or other information you choose to submit is subject to Jobot's Privacy Policy, as well as the Jobot California Worker Privacy Notice and Jobot Notice Regarding Automated Employment Decision Tools which are available at jobot.com/legal. By applying for this job, you agree to receive calls, AI-generated calls, text messages, or emails from Jobot, and/or its agents and contracted partners. Frequency varies for text messages. Message and data rates may apply. Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages. You can reply STOP to cancel and HELP for help. You can access our privacy policy here: jobot.com/privacy-policy #J-18808-Ljbffr