Director of Safety & Risk Management

Are you interested in joining a company that blends a strong legacy with innovation, craftsmanship, and exceptional service? Then you’re in the right place!

Founded in 1891, Bulley & Andrews (B&A) is one of the nation’s most trusted and accomplished construction firms. Family‑owned and operated, B&A offers a full‑range of construction services including preconstruction, general contracting, construction management, and VDC as well as masonry and concrete restoration.

Headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, B&A’s projects range from complex new construction and multi‑phased renovation to sensitive historic restoration in nearly every building market. The attributes that set B&A apart are an unwavering commitment to client service, technical expertise, and strong relationships with the trade partner community.

Integrity, ingenuity and a commitment to positive impact are core values that have guided B&A from the beginning and earned us a reputation for exceeding our clients' expectations. If this resonates with you, please submit your application to join our team as we leave our mark on the built environment in Chicago and beyond!

Position Summary

The Safety & Risk Management Director plans and implements the Company’s Safe Workplace program to ensure a safe, healthy, and accident‑free work environment on every project for employees and sub‑contractors. Works closely with Division leaders and Field Superintendents to ensure the best possible outcome is achieved for an overall safe workplace which includes employee training, OSHA compliance, and risk management. Responsibilities also include identifying, assessing, and mitigating risks associated with construction projects, including safety, financial, contractual, operational, and regulatory risks.

Responsibilities

• Manage internal staff of safety professionals & individuals with various risk management functions. Assign safety department coverage for all active projects.

• Function as main point of contact for reporting all incidents and ensure documentation is completed in a manner that best prepares for potential litigation. Timely communication of serious incidents to executive team.

• Review daily safety audits & project safety dashboards to identify trends and frequent observations to ensure appropriate follow‑up is being done at the project level with appropriate parties. Provide feedback to safety team members on their audits to ensure consistency in wording & closure of observations.

• Function as main point of contact with insurance brokerage team & various carriers.

• Manage all insurance claims from reporting to closure. Includes frequent & regular communication with adjusters, attorneys, medical providers, & Aon/Travelers claim advocates.

• Manage insurance compliance of subcontractors within third party compliance management system.

• Review insurance requirements from clients and provide guidance as needed on requirements & compliance questions from subcontractors & project managers.

• Manage annual insurance program renewal process. Includes preparation, review, & submission of required documentation to brokerage team. Provide requested follow‑up items as needed, and ensure binding is completed in a timely manner.

• Provide guidance to internal operations staff on questions related to B&A's insurance program, including project specific enrollments for builders’ risk & subcontractor default insurance.

• Oversight of subcontractor pre‑qualification system.

• Identify safety & risk management training needs. Collaborate with appropriate parties to design & execute training on a regular basis.

• Maintain OSHA 300 logs & complete any required government submissions.

• Identify projects that warrant enhanced safety oversight, and follow‑up as needed with project team and safety department to allocate resources.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in safety management, Construction Management, related degree, or equivalent experience/training.

• 10 years of experience or equivalent level of education combined with experience.

• At least 5 years managing people, including hiring, evaluation, and coaching.

• Extensive knowledge of safety standards, rules and…