Safety Manager, Self Perform Operations (AM Mechanical)

Are you a passionate problem solver? Do you act with integrity and hold yourself and others to the highest standard? If the answer is, “Yes!” then we have an opportunity that will impress you. Who are we? We are ARCO, a Family of Construction Companies.

We are looking for a highly motivated Safety Manager, who is passionate about the construction process. This person will lead and support safety initiatives across multiple job sites. This role will work out of our Chicago, IL office and will serve as a key resource to ensure compliance with safety regulations, provide field trainings, and foster a culture of safety throughout the construction process in our self-perform Mechnical business. The ideal candidate will be a confident communicator and collaborative problem-solver who thrives in dynamic field environments.

We are dedicated to the well-being of our associates and are proud to be consistently recognized as a Best Place to Work. Our compensation and benefits package not only supports our associates and their families but benefits local communities and communities around the world.

• Industry-leading performance-based bonus program
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Traditional and Roth 401k
• Tuition reimbursement for associates
• Scholarship for associates’ children up to $28,000 per child
• 1-month paid sabbatical after every five years of employment, plus $5,000 for travel
• 1-week paid volunteer leave each year
• 100% charitable match
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage
• 100% paid 12-week maternity leave

At ARCO, our first core value is to treat people fairly and do the right thing. We are committed to building and sustaining a culture that supports diversity and inclusion. We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment.

From recruiting, training, and hiring practices to selecting our subcontractors, we understand that diversity of all those involved in the construction process enhances our ability to deliver the best solutions to our customers. We hire the best and the brightest from across the country – constructing a team of experts in architecture, design, engineering, project management, and business services. 

• Establish annual safety goals and define measurable metrics; track progress and provide updates throughout the year.
• Lead monthly Safety Champion calls with foremen to review incidents, discuss safety planning, and share lessons learned.
• Oversee the Safe Foreman Award Program, tracking completion of toolbox talks, equipment inspections, site planning, and safety call attendance.
• Manage, maintain, and schedule training courses for all associate safety certifications (e.g., OSHA10/30, CPR, MEWP, Forklift, Rigging & Signaling, Confined Space, Telehandler, Boom Lifts) in Procore and "Core 4 Trainer" certification with United Rentals. 
• Partner with the Claims Manager and leadership to ensure proper incident reporting, categorization, investigation, and application of lessons learned.
• Develop and maintain a Safety Program Manual tailored to the company’s scope of work.
• Manage and track safety onboarding for new hires.
• Administer PPE program including selection, procurement, training, and usage tracking.
• Responsible for managing safety on 15 construction sites across the U.S., including travel to projects for inspections, incident investigations and to maintain visibility and leadership in the field.
• Attend preconstruction meetings to help develop site-specific safety plans for high-risk tasks.
• Conduct jobsite safety inspections and develop reports to identify concerns and improve performance.
• Collaborate with Project Managers, Superintendents, and Foremen to troubleshoot and resolve site-specific safety issues.
• Conduct safety and risk management training in classroom and jobsite settings.

• 3 years' of Safety and Health Experience preferred
• Prior Construction Experience is required; HVAC, plumbing, process piping experience considered a plus.
• Forklift and MEWP (aerial lifts) instructor training is desirable.
• BS in Occupational Health and Safety or closely related field
• STS, CHST, CSP or similar certification(s) preferred
• OSHA 500/510 certification a plus
• Possess and maintain a current, valid driver license in your state of residence
• Travel to jobsites approximately 2-3 days/week (Monday - Friday) to Construction Project Sites Locally and Nationwide, including outside of standard business hours and out of state travel as required and needed.

We are proud to be one of the fastest-growing, privately-owned companies in America, celebrating over 30 years of experience as design-build experts. We have completed over 6,300 design-build projects across 48 states and 48 major cities nationwide. We ranked #4 out of the top 100 design-build companies in the U.S. and #17 on ENR's Top 400 Contractors list of 2024. Most importantly, our clients like us, trust us and want to do business with us. We are looking for people with the same enthusiasm, passion, and respect for the hard work that brought us to where we are today. Are you a person that can make a difference at ARCO? If the answer is, “Yes!” we look forward to meeting you.

ARCO does not accept unsolicited resumes from individual recruiters or third-party recruiting agencies without pre-approval from ARCO’s Human Resource team. Pre-approval is required before any external candidate can be submitted. ARCO will not be responsible for fees related to unsolicited resumes and for candidates who are sent directly to our hiring managers.

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EOE, including disability/vets

Salary : $28,000