Safety Coordinator Chicago

Job Description

We are seeking a Safety Coordinator with 3 to 5 years of construction safety experience to join our team! You will oversee construction safety for high profile projects in the Chicago region.

Must have an OSHA 30-Hour card. Must be able to perform extensive standing, walking, and climbing; to lift up to 50lbs. regularly; to manipulate up to 100lbs; to wear personal protective equipment (PPE). Must be able to bend, stoop, and climb a step ladder.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee all aspects of construction safety from planning to implementation
• Supervise onsite personnel and subcontractors
• Interface with project inspectors, contractors, architects, engineers, city and county officials, and clients
• Ensuring compliance with OSHA, client, and property owner safety requirements
• Conducting regular field inspections of work activities
• Performing daily safety briefings (aka Tool Box Talks)
• OSHA record keeping (training, medical surveillance, 300 logs, etc.)
• Overseeing the proper use of PPE
• Ensuring Competent Person designations are in order
• Conducting near miss and accident investigations
• Preparing Job and Task Hazard Analyses and maintain Safety Log Book
• Assisting with permitting procedures and preparation
• Holding weekly safety meetings
• Attending management meetings such as planning and progress meetings
• Equipment Inspections (Harnesses, electrical cords, etc.)
• Assisting with case management to control OSHA recordables and lost time injuries
• Upgrade/Downgrade levels of respiratory protection
• Enforce Disciplinary policy
• Manage subcontractor safety representatives
• Develop/perform Site Orientation Training

Qualifications:

• Previous experience in construction safety management a requirement
• Familiarity with construction management software
• Strong leadership qualities
• Strong negotiation skills