Senior Site Safety Supervisor

Clayco, a full‑service real‑estate development and construction firm, is hiring a Senior Site Safety Supervisor. This role supports project staff and the Clayco safety team in executing corporate safety and health standards in compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.

• Assist in developing the project safety program.
• Establish and conduct job‑site orientation for new project employees and record participation.
• Attend initial meetings with project staff and subcontractor representatives to define roles within the safety program.
• Conduct and document pre‑planning safety meetings with subcontractors.
• Field tasks solo on projects up to $80M.
• Client interfacing.
• Assist Site Safety Manager.
• Lead regular weekly safety meetings with subcontractors and project staff.
• Facilitate training for site personnel ensuring OSHA/Clayco standards compliance.
• Maintain logs of each subcontractor toolbox safety meeting.
• Review subcontractor safety programs and ensure compliance.
• Ensure subcontractor safety representatives are properly trained and authorized.
• Conduct daily and weekly job‑site inspections and complete safety checklists.
• Record, notify, and prepare written reports of violations or unsafe practices.
• Stop any violation or unsafe practice immediately.
• Assist Project Superintendent in fire‑prevention, evacuation, and control procedures.
• Investigate incidents and generate proper reports.
• Maintain all required safety records.
• Lead monthly safety overview meetings and brief project staff on safety issues.
• Perform other duties as necessary.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Safety, Environmental Health & Safety, Occupational Health and Safety, or equivalent.
• 4–7 years of safety experience in building construction, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 5+ years of field experience.
• OSHA 30‑hour construction accreditation.
• OSHA 500 Outreach Trainer certification is a plus.
• Physical ability to climb stairs, ladders, hoists, and negotiate construction sites.
• Vision: close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, ability to adjust focus.
• Occasional lifting of up to 50 lb.
• Comfortable working at heights, on ladders, scaffolds, and roofs.
• Tolerance for moderate to loud noise environments.
• Computer skills with Microsoft Office.

• Navigate active construction sites safely, including climbing stairs, ladders, and using hoists.
• Walk long distances, stand extended periods, work at heights.
• Access and inspect elevated areas such as scaffolding and rooftops.
• Maintain visual acuity required for close, peripheral, and depth vision.
• Occasionally lift or move items up to 50 lb.
• Work in varying noise levels and may require PPE.
• Work in extreme heat, cold, rain, snow, and unpredictable weather.

• Clients and projects are nationwide—travel required.
• Clayco offers a collaborative design‑build approach.
• Projects are creative, complex, award‑winning, and high‑profile.
• Fast‑paced environment.
• Position is safety‑sensitive; comprehensive background check and mandatory drug testing required.

• 2024 Best Places to Work – Crain’s Chicago Business, St. Louis Business Journal, Los Angeles Business Journal, Phoenix Business Journal.
• 2024 ENR Midwest – Midwest Contractor (#1).
• 2024 ENR Top 100 Design‑Build Firms – Top 5.
• Discretionary Annual Bonus (subject to performance).
• Comprehensive benefits: medical, dental, vision, 401(k), PTO, company holidays, employee assistance, flexible spending, life & disability insurance, learning & development.

• Salary range will consider education, qualifications, experience, certifications, equity, and location.
• Compensation decisions depend on facts and circumstances of each case.