Safety Manager

Job Description

Join a dynamic team as a Safety Specialist, where your expertise will drive the safety culture on high-profile construction projects. You will be embedded in projects that prioritize innovation, quality, and a safety-first approach.

Responsibilities

• Implement and manage the project's safety guidelines, site-specific safety plans, and any client-specific safety requirements.
• Coordinate with the regional safety lead to ensure all necessary safety signage and PPE are available.
• Confirm that all personnel scheduled to work on-site have completed the required safety orientation training.
• Gather and organize documentation from subcontractors and trade partners, including Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs), Safety Data Sheets (SDS), and other safety plans.
• Conduct at least one safety audit per day using the designated digital platform, including annotated photos.
• Share audit findings and corrective actions with the project team to ensure visibility and timely resolution.
• Submit a minimum of two Safety Observation Reports (SORs) per week.
• Spend 6070% of your time in the field engaging with crews and monitoring safety practices.
• Attend and contribute to daily huddles, coordination meetings, foremens meetings, and preconstruction meetings.
• Lead or support weekly all-hands safety meetings, including preparation of materials and attendance tracking.
• Spot-check safety documentation during site visits.
• Review and track Daily Action Plans (DAPs), High-Risk Activity Plans, hot work permits and checklists, and other project-specific safety documentation.
• Immediately notify the project team and regional safety lead of any incidents or near-misses.
• Assist in incident investigations and review reports prior to submission.
• Ensure a 'Lessons Learned' summary is created for each incident or near miss.
• Conduct site-specific safety orientations for all trade partners.
• Maintain regular communication with subcontractor safety representatives.
• Participate in or lead planning meetings for high-risk activities.
• Maintain clear and frequent communication with the project team, safety leadership, and trade partners.
• Be responsive to field inquiries and proactive in addressing safety concerns.

• Minimum 5 years of safety experience in construction, with at least 3 years in a managerial role.
• Safety certifications such as CHST (Construction Health and Safety Technician) or CSP (Certified Safety Professional) are required.
• Bachelors degree in a related field with 810 years of safety experience is acceptable.
• Experience supporting data center construction projects is highly preferred.
• Excellent communication skills across all levels of project teams.

• Experience in commercial building construction is considered.
• Reliable, proactive, and able to support and align with the project schedule.
• Punctual, reliable, and able to accommodate the project's schedule.
• Must be able to pass a background check and Drug/Alcohol test.

This role requires flexibility to align with project jobsite hours, typically starting at 5:00 or 6:00 AM, and may extend beyond standard hours as needed. You will spend 70% of your time in the field and 30% in the office, working onsite at a location in Gainesville, VA. A strong safety culture and collaboration are key elements of our team environment.

The pay range for this position is $60.00 - $70.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job
classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be
subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits
available for this temporary role may include the following:

Medical, dental & vision
Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
Short and long-term disability
Health Spending Account (HSA)
Transportation benefits
Employee Assistance Program
Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Chicago,IL.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 18, 2025.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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