Safety Engineer; Construction

Safety Engineer (Construction)

$80,000 - $120,000 per year | Aurora, IL | On‑Site | Permanent

A highly reputable General Contractor headquartered in Northwest Chicago, we are a premier 100% employee‑owned construction management company. With a strong emphasis on safety, sustainability, and community impact, we operate through a network of regional offices across the U.S., and are known for a collaborative culture, competitive compensation, and commitment to professional development.

• Competitive compensation and benefits package
• Performance‑based bonus opportunity
• Employee profit‑sharing program
• Monthly vehicle allowance
• Collaborative and safety‑first culture
• Opportunities for professional development and career growth
• Chance to work on high‑profile projects with a team that values integrity, innovation, and excellence

We are seeking a proactive and experienced Construction Safety Engineer to join a nationally recognized general contractor specializing in large‑scale industrial and commercial construction projects. This role is ideal for someone passionate about creating safe work environments and driving continuous improvement in safety culture across job sites.

• Lead and implement site‑specific safety programs across multiple active construction projects.
• Conduct regular safety audits, inspections, and risk assessments to ensure compliance with OSHA and company standards.
• Collaborate with project managers, superintendents, and subcontractors to proactively identify and mitigate safety risks.
• Deliver engaging safety training sessions and toolbox talks to field personnel.
• Investigate incidents and near‑misses, prepare reports, and recommend corrective actions.
• Maintain accurate safety documentation and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.

• Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Safety, Construction Management, Engineering, or related field.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in construction safety, preferably in industrial or commercial sectors.
• Strong knowledge of OSHA regulations and construction safety best practices.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.
• Ability to travel to job sites across the region.

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, 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.