Safety Manager

Safety Manager

Location:

Joliet, IL (Covers Chicago Area Commercial Jobsites) Salary: $95,000 – $125,000 + Annual Bonus About Us We are a stable, growing union subcontractor (carpentry, drywall, interiors) based in Joliet, IL, serving commercial jobsites across the Chicago area since 2013. We are looking for a hands-on Safety Manager to build a best-in-class safety culture where crews and foremen take real ownership of jobsite safety.

The Role You will lead the charge in reducing soft-tissue and material-handling injuries through proactive planning, equipment upgrades, and coaching. We don’t just want a "clipboard cop" who enforces rules—we need a safety leader with field credibility who can partner with our union crews and make our company known as a safety leader with General Contractors.

What You’ll Do Investigate & Document:
Run thorough root-cause investigations (witness statements, photos, corrective actions) for incidents and near misses. Maintain OSHA 300, 300A, and 301 logs.

Report:
Write clear, factual, and defensible incident reports and monthly safety reports for executive leadership.

Field Leadership:
Spend most of your week on active jobsites auditing safety, coaching foremen, and building respect with union crews.

Manage Claims:
Work directly with insurance carriers on workers' comp claims and lead our light-duty / return-to-work program.

Track in Procore:
Manage all safety reporting (inspections, toolbox talks, pre-task plans, near misses) seamlessly using Procore.

Drive Results:
Implement injury prevention programs (ergonomics, stretch-and-flex, pre-task plans) to actively drive down TRIR, DART, and EMR.What You Bring

Experience:

5+ years in construction safety, with at least 3 years responsible for field crews. Subcontractor or trade experience (carpentry, drywall, interiors) is strongly preferred.

Proven Track Record:
Demonstrable before-and-after numbers showing injury reduction (especially for strains/sprains).

Certifications:

OSHA 30 Construction and First Aid/CPR/AED required.

Tech-Savvy:
Hands-on experience with Procore is a must.

Communication:
Exceptional factual report writing and root-cause investigation skills.

Bonus

Skills:

Bilingual (English/Spanish), OSHA 500, CHST/ASP/CSP, and experience with GC prequalification platforms (ISNetworld, Avetta, Highwire).What Success Looks Like
90 Days:
Audit active jobsites, review historical incident patterns, and present a targeted injury prevention plan to leadership.
6 Months:
Standardize daily pre-task plans, launch a near-miss reporting program, and train foremen to confidently lead toolbox talks.
12 Months:
Achieve a significant reduction in recordable injuries, trend EMR downward, and position our safety program as a selling point in bids.

What We Offer Compensation: $95,000 – $125,000 base salary + annual bonusPTO: 15 days Equipment:
Company vehicle, laptop, and phone provided

Support:
Complete backing and funding from executive leadership to build your program

Timeline:
Immediate start date available

Type: direct hire