Safety Coordinator HR

Shirley Parsons is partnering with a leading construction organization to identify a Site Safety Representative to support a large-scale distribution center construction project in the Chicago area. This individual will provide on-site safety leadership, partner with project teams to promote a proactive safety culture, and ensure compliance with OSHA regulations and project-specific safety requirements.

• Location: Chicago, IL
• Start Date: ASAP
• Estimated End Date: July 2027
• Schedule: 40 hours per week

• Provide daily on-site safety support for active construction operations.
• Conduct routine site inspections, safety observations, audits, and Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs).
• Lead new hire safety orientations, toolbox talks, and ongoing safety training.
• Promote compliance with OSHA regulations, company standards, and project safety requirements.
• Review subcontractor safety plans and monitor contractor safety performance throughout the project.
• Support incident investigations, identify root causes, and help implement corrective actions.
• Maintain accurate safety documentation, inspection reports, and compliance records.
• Partner with project management and field teams to proactively identify and mitigate safety risks.
• Monitor high-risk activities including fall protection, confined space entry, crane operations, electrical work, and material handling.
• Support emergency response planning, site drills, and continuous safety improvement initiatives.
• Track safety performance metrics and communicate findings to project leadership.

• Minimum of 2 years of construction safety experience
  , preferably supporting distribution center, industrial, commercial, manufacturing, or mission-critical construction projects
  .
• Strong knowledge of OSHA 29 CFR 1926 regulations and construction safety best practices.
• OSHA 30 certification required.
• CHST or other BCSP certification preferred.
• Experience working alongside general contractors and subcontractors on active construction projects.
• Union construction experience is a plus.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) is a plus.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and relationship-building skills.