Safety Manager

Job Title:

Safety Manager

We are seeking an experienced Safety Manager to oversee the safety operations on a dynamic construction project site. The ideal candidate will be responsible for implementing and ensuring compliance with project-specific and client safety guidelines. This role offers the opportunity to work with a recognized team that values safety, innovation, and quality.

• Implement and enforce the project's safety guidelines, site-specific safety plan, and client-specific safety requirements.
• Coordinate with the regional safety lead to ensure the availability of necessary safety signage and personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Confirm that all personnel scheduled to work on-site have completed the required safety orientation training.
• Gather and organize documentation from subcontractors and trade partners, including Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs), Safety Data Sheets (SDS), High-Risk Activity Plans, and Heat Illness Prevention Plans.
• Conduct daily safety audits using the designated digital platform and share findings with the project team.
• Submit a minimum of two Safety Observation Reports (SORs) per week.
• Engage with crews and monitor safety practices, spending 60-70% of time in the field.
• Attend and contribute to daily huddles, coordination meetings, foremen’s meetings, and preconstruction meetings.
• Lead or support weekly all‑hands safety meetings.
• Review and track safety documentation, including Daily Action Plans (DAPs) and project‑specific safety documentation.
• Notify the project team and regional safety lead of any incidents or near‑misses, and assist in incident investigations.
• Conduct site‑specific safety orientations for all trade partners and maintain communication with subcontractor safety representatives.

• A minimum of 5 years of experience in construction safety and 3 years of management experience.
• Professional certification such as CSP, ASP, CHT, and current 30‑hour OSHA Certificate or higher.
• Experience in construction safety, particularly with data center projects or commercial building construction.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.
• Reliability and the ability to support the project schedule.

• Experience supporting data center construction projects is highly preferred.
• Ability to work with a team and maintain clear communication with project teams and safety leadership.
• Flexibility to accommodate project schedule needs and extended hours as required.
• Ability to work effectively on sites that require NDA compliance.

The position requires being onsite every day in Elk Grove, IL, with a schedule aligning with the project’s jobsite hours, typically starting at 5:00 or 6:00 AM. The candidate must remain on‑site during active construction hours and be flexible for extended hours if project needs require it. The role involves working in a small footprint/tight site data center project, with 70% of the time spent in the field and 30% in the office.

The team consists of 4-5 safety individuals, and the office is located in a warehouse down the road from the job site.

This is a Contract 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)

Workplace Type This is a fully onsite position in Chicago, IL. Final date to receive applications This position is anticipated to close on Feb 28, 2026.

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