Area Safety Officer
Melrose Park, Illinois
$80,000.00 - $100,000.00/year
Industrial & Manufacturing
Job ID: 58454547
Job Description
Job Description
The Area Safety Manager is responsible for supporting safety initiatives across multiple construction projects within the local market. This role works closely with field leadership and project teams to promote safe work practices, ensure compliance with OSHA standards, and build a proactive safety culture across all job sites.
Key Responsibilities
- Travel between job sites to conduct safety inspections, observations, and coaching.
- Partner with foremen, superintendents, project managers, and field employees to reinforce safety expectations.
- Assist with OSHA compliance, incident investigations, corrective actions, and safety documentation.
- Conduct safety training and certifications for field employees.
- Monitor safety performance trends and recommend continuous improvement initiatives.
- Identify hazards, recommend corrective actions, and follow up to ensure resolution.
- Serve as a safety resource for operations teams by providing guidance, support, and best practices.
- Promote a culture focused on accountability, employee engagement, and continuous improvement.
Qualifications
- Minimum of 3 years of construction safety experience, preferably within commercial construction or specialty contracting.
- Strong knowledge of OSHA regulations and construction safety practices.
- Experience conducting jobsite inspections, safety observations, incident investigations, and employee training.
- Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to build relationships and effectively communicate with field employees, supervisors, and project leadership.
- Ability to identify safety risks and provide practical solutions.
- Willingness to travel throughout the local market supporting multiple project sites.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office and ability to learn safety reporting systems.
Preferred Qualifications
- CHST, ASP, or CSP certification (or actively pursuing certification).
- OSHA 30 and OSHA 500/510 certifications.
- Experience training employees on equipment safety and construction safety procedures.
- Experience supporting large commercial construction projects or specialty trade contractors.
- Bilingual English/Spanish communication skills preferred.
Compensation & Benefits
- Salary Range: $70,000 – $100,000 based on experience and qualifications.
- Bonus opportunities.
- Profit-sharing opportunities.
- Comprehensive benefits package including:
- Medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage
- 401(k) plan
- Paid time off
- Company-paid life insurance
- Short-term and long-term disability coverage
- Additional voluntary benefits
Work Environment
- Field-based role supporting multiple active construction sites.
- Frequent travel throughout the assigned market is required.
- Must be comfortable working outdoors and within active construction environments.
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