Site Safety Manager

Hey! We're Skender, nice to meet you.

Simply put, we're builders. We build communities, relationships, dreams, and careers. If asked, "how would Skender describe itself?" We'd say we are an ambitious, humble, and compassionate company, looking for the right people to build a true partnership with for the long-term. Our people are the reason for our success. We look for dynamic, high-energy, and fun teammates that are hungry for knowledge, ready to take charge of their career, and willing to have a blast while doing it.

Oh, we didn't introduce ourselves

About 75 years ago, Skender got its start in the basement of our founder's family home. Now, Skender has two locations, our Chicago headquarters and our Indianapolis office, with more than 400 employees. From humble basement beginnings to now, Skender has become one of the nation's top 100 construction firms building dream spaces for many of the world's leading brands. In more recent history (the past 15 years), we've won 30 best-place-to-work awards from three different organizations, each based on comprehensive workplace evaluations and employee input.

Wait, who are you?

We're looking for a Site Safety Manager who is ready to take their career to the next level. Do you know about safety standards, enforcing regulatory compliance, and proactively identifying and mitigating safety risks? Great. Are you someone with a go-getter attitude who can assume responsibility and communicate effectively with your team, partners, and clients? Even better.

Our team is driven by three core values:

• Proactive: You've got the eye of a tiger and the drive of a Ferrari. You are self-motivated, a hard-worker, and are ready to learn.
• Refreshing: Teamwork makes the dream work, right? Your success is your team's success. You don't shy away from giving credit where it's due.
• True Partner: You jump at opportunities to collaborate/knowledge-share, you like to ask questions and actively listen, and you stay actively engaged with your team.

If these values align with your own, this could be a great match. We love meeting new people, so we can't wait to hear about you!

What will I do as a Site Safety Manager?

The Site Safety Manager will provide essential support to the Safety Department. Acting as a partner to Skender's project team and trade partnerships, the Site Safety Manager leads site-specific training, conducts inspections, and addresses safety concerns to promote a safe and productive work environment.

Your main responsibilities will include

• Serving as the main point of contact for all on-site environmental, health, and safety matters.
• Conducting daily site safety inspections and walk-throughs to identify potential hazards and verify compliance with safety requirements.
• Enforcing site-specific safety protocols and always ensure proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Promptly addressing unsafe behaviors or violations by proactively engaging with trade partners and field crews to ensure corrective actions are taken.
• Building and maintaining positive working relationships with clients, architects, and other project stakeholders to enhance the potential for repeat negotiated work.
• Conduct safety orientations for all employees and trade partners before they begin work on-site.
• Facilitate toolbox talks, safety meetings, and provide ongoing safety training and resources to promote continuous learning.
• Deliver real-time coaching in the field to reinforce hazard recognition, safe work practices, and a proactive safety mindset.
• Lead initial response efforts for any on-site incidents or near-misses, ensuring appropriate care and communication.
• Conduct thorough investigations and ensure timely implementation of corrective and preventive actions.
• Coordinate emergency drills and ensure all emergency response plans are current, communicated, and effectively practiced.
• Collaborate closely with the project team and trade partners to develop, review, and continuously improve job hazard analyses (JHAs) and site-specific safety plans.
• Provide consistent on-site leadership and guidance related to safety protocols and best practices.
• Champion a safety-first culture by modeling safe behavior, recognizing positive safety practices, and holding all team members accountable for maintaining a safe work environment.

What educational background & prior experience do you need?

• 4-year degree in one of the following fields: Occupational Safety & Health, Industrial Safety Technology, Quality Control and Safety Technologies, or Construction Management.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant Environmental Health & Safety experience, including at least 2 years in a construction environment.
• OSHA 30-hour certification required.
• Current First Aid/CPR/AED certification.

What skills will we require?

• Passion for enforcing safety standards and a deep understanding of their importance.
• Experience with Procore, Constant Contact, and OCIP is highly preferred.
• Knowledge of risk management and OSHA is a plus but not required.
• Strong working knowledge of federal, state, and local safety regulations.
• Excellent communication and conflict resolution skills.
• Ability to lead by example and hold others accountable.
• Highly organized with strong documentation and reporting skills.
• Solid understanding of construction activities and associated risks.
• Adaptability to changing project schedules and site conditions.

What's included in our Employee-First Benefits package?

• Skender pays 100% of the premium for health insurance (medical, dental, & vision)
• Annual deposit into health savings account
• Retirement with 100% match up to 5% of gross earnings
• Wellness incentives
• Paid time off
• Parental leave for mothers and fathers
• Free employee assistance program services
• Free short- & long-term disability insurance
• Community involvement

EEO

At Skender, our values guide our behavior and shape our actions. Our promise is an authentic commitment to equality, opportunity, and a respectful work environment for all. We embrace individuality and listen to diverse voices. We believe that hiring those with different experiences and backgrounds, ultimately enhances our expertise as an organization. We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This statement applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.