What are the responsibilities and job description for the Safety Manager, Self Perform Operations (Electrical) position at ARCO a Family of Construction Companies?
ABOUT YOU
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 electrical business. The ideal candidate will be a confident communicator and collaborative problem-solver who thrives in dynamic field environments.
WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU
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.
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.
A DAY IN THE LIFE
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 6,550 design-build projects nationwide. We ranked #6 on ENR’s Design-Build Firms list and #29 on ENR's Top 400 Contractors list of 2025. 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. Agencies must have a fully executed vendor agreement in place as well as written approval to submit candidates from an ARCO TA Manager for a specific position before submitting candidates.
LEGAL DISCLAIMER
EOE, including disability/vets
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 electrical business. The ideal candidate will be a confident communicator and collaborative problem-solver who thrives in dynamic field environments.
WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU
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.
- Competitive per diem
- A company-provided vehicle or $750/mo allowance for the use of your personal vehicle
- Company provided fuel card
- All housing expenses covered when traveling for projects
- An airplane ticket home every 2 weeks when traveling
- 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
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.
A DAY IN THE LIFE
- Establish annual safety goals and define measurable metrics; track progress and provide updates on a weekly, monthly, and or quarterly basis throughout the year.
- Perform regular jobsite safety inspections of work activities. Share findings, corrective actions, and plans with project teams.
- Manage, maintain, and schedule safety training courses for all associates (e.g., OSHA10/30, NFPA 70E, CPR, MEWP, Forklift, Rigging & Signaling, Confined Space) in Procore and "Core 4 Trainer" certification with United Rentals.
- Manage and track safety onboarding for new hires.
- 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.
- Administer PPE program including selection, procurement, training, and usage tracking.
- Responsible for managing safety on multiple construction sites across the U.S., including travel to projects for inspections, incident investigations and to maintain visibility and leadership in the field.
- Responsible for developing Site specific safety plans, fall protection plans, PTPs, JSA/JHAs, etc.
- 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.
- Administrative functions such as maintaining safety files and documentation, safety training matrix, investigation reports, jobsite and classroom training, and safety metric/trend analysis.
- 5 years' of Construction Safety and Health Experience preferred or electrical safety equivalent.
- Manufacturing/Data Center experience considered a plus.
- BS in Occupational Health and Safety or closely related field desired
- CHST, CSP or similar certification(s) preferred or willing to obtain within 6 months of hire
- OSHA 500/510 certification a plus
- Competent person, Forklift and MEWP (aerial lifts) instructor training is desirable. Must be willing to obtain within 6 months of hire.
- Travel to construction project sites approximately 3 days/week (Monday - Friday) Nationwide, including outside of standard business hours and out of state travel as required and needed.
- Possess and maintain a current, valid driver license in your state of residence
- Proficient using a Computer and Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint).
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 6,550 design-build projects nationwide. We ranked #6 on ENR’s Design-Build Firms list and #29 on ENR's Top 400 Contractors list of 2025. 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. Agencies must have a fully executed vendor agreement in place as well as written approval to submit candidates from an ARCO TA Manager for a specific position before submitting candidates.
LEGAL DISCLAIMER
EOE, including disability/vets
Salary : $28,000