Safety Professional [JK-14841]

A leading general contractor is looking to hire a Safety Professional to cover active projects in Chicago, IL. You will be responsible for pushing forward the safety program at a project level to ensure a leading safety culture across the project. This represents a fantastic opportunity to join an industry leader, where you will be given the platform to succeed in the role.The Role:Undertake job site inspections, accident investigations and audits as deemed necessary - putting forward corrective actions to continually develop the safety program and cultureWork in partnership with the Regional Safety Director in highlighting key safety metrics/trends on the jobsite, which will be reported back to senior leadershipConduct new hire-orientation and implement training programs in compliance with all OSHA requirementsEngage with all operational leadership, job-site teams, sub-contractors and the client in regards to safety related matters - acting as the SME for any issues that may ariseThe Candidate:A minimum of 2 years proven experience managing safety on major construction projects. Commercial high-rise experience desiredCHST or similar certification (preferred)Bachelors Degree in Occupational Safety, Engineering, Quality or related discipline (preferred)A strong communicator who can engage with both key internal and external stakeholdersBased near Chicago. IL and happy to travel to the job-site daily