Safety Manager

Description:Site Location: Grayslake, ILLocal candidates only, NO PER DIEM provided.Pre-Project Preparation -Review the project's safety guidelines, site-specific safety plan, 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.Document Collection-Gather and organize documentation from subcontractors and trade partners, including: Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs), Safety Data Sheets (SDS), High-Risk Activity Plans, Heat Illness Prevention Plans (if applicable), Training certifications (e.g., OSHA 10/30, site-specific safety training, equipment operator cards)On-Site Responsibilities-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 60-70% of your time in the field engaging with crews and monitoring safety practices.Attend and contribute to daily huddles, coordination meetings, foremen's meetings, and preconstruction meetings.Lead or support weekly all-hands safety meetings, including preparation of materials and attendance tracking.Documentation Oversight-Spot-check safety documentation during site visits.Review and track: Daily Action Plans (DAPs), High-Risk Activity Plans, Hot work permits and checklists, Safety orientation records, Project-specific safety documentation (e.g., SDS, confined space plans)Incident Management / Response and Reporting-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.Trade Partner Engagement-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 (e.g., crane operations, confined space entry, fall protection).Professional Conduct and Communication-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.Ask questions when clarification is needed and share observations or suggestions openly.SkillsSafety, Osha, Site safety, Construction safety, Ehs, Osha 30, CSP, ASP, CHSTTop Skills DetailsSafety,Osha,Site safety,Construction safety,EhsAdditional Skills & QualificationsSkills / Qualifications:Experience using Highwire (must have)Experience acting as safety specialist on data center or commercial building projects (Data center experience highly preferred)The Contractor EHS Manager must hold a safety management degree or equivalent qualification and/or have a minimum of 8years of experience in construction safety, at least 2 of which are in a team management role.Prior experience supporting data center construction projects is strongly preferred. Experience in commercial building construction will be considered.Excellent communication skills across all levels of project teams.Reliable, proactive, and able to support and align with the project schedule.Ability to present to executives and groups of 100+ people.Must be punctual, reliable and able to accommodate the projects schedule. Start times could be at 5 or 6 AM and OT expected. Expect to work between 40 - 50 hours/ week.Required to remain on site while active construction is ongoing. Flexibility is expected if jobsite needs to extend beyond standard hoursExperience working on sites that require NDA is a plusExperience LevelIntermediate LevelJob Type & LocationThis is a Contract position based out of Chicago, IL.Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $60.00 - $75.00/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 TypeThis is a fully onsite position in Chicago,IL.Application DeadlineThis position is anticipated to close on Apr 6, 2026.Diversity, Equity & InclusionAt Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I is embedded into our culture through:Hiring diverse talentMaintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflectionBuilding a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomesEnsuring growth opportunities for our peopleActalent is an equal opportunity employer.About ActalentActalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services. For more than 40 years, we've helped visionary companies advance their goals. Headquartered in the United States, our teams span 150 offices across North America, EMEA, and APAC-with four delivery centers in India led by 1,000+ extraordinary employees who connect their passion with purpose every day.Our Bangalore, Hyderabad, Pune, and Chennai delivery centers are hubs of engineering expertise, with core capabilities in mechanical and electrical engineering, systems and software, and manufacturing engineering. Our teams deliver work across multiple industries including transportation, consumer and industrial products, and life sciences. We serve more than 4,500 clients, including many Fortune 500 brands. Learn more about how we can work together at actalentservices.com.