Safety Manager- Construction

Safety Manager (Construction) – Onsite

East Alton, IL | Full-Time | ️ Industrial Construction

Our client is hiring a Safety Manager (open to Safety Specialist-level candidates) to support a single, long-term industrial construction project in East Alton, IL. This is a 100% onsite role dedicated to one project location for approximately 2 years, supporting a large-scale brass manufacturing facility expansion and the company’s long-term 2030 vision.

Compensation & Benefits

$70,000–$85,000 annually (based on experience)

✅ Generous 401(k) match

4 weeks PTO

Medical insurance almost fully employer-paid for employee

What You’ll Do

• Lead all safety efforts for one dedicated construction project
• Maintain a consistent onsite presence throughout the project
• Partner closely with the onsite superintendent and project leadership
• Enforce and model the company’s “Safety Always” culture
• Ensure full compliance with OSHA and site-specific safety requirements
• Perform routine jobsite safety audits, inspections, and walkthroughs
• Identify hazards, document findings in Procore, and implement corrective actions
• Develop, implement, and maintain project-specific EHS programs
• Provide real-time safety coaching to workers and supervisors
• Deliver hands-on safety training for cranes, fall protection, excavation, scaffolding, and heavy equipment
• Support incident investigations, reporting, and corrective action planning
• Build strong working relationships with union crews, trade partners, and field teams

What They're Looking For

Must Have:

• 1–3 years of construction or industrial safety experience
• Strong working knowledge of OSHA compliance
• Field-based safety oversight experience
• Ability to work directly with union crews and field leadership

Nice to Have:

• Safety-related degree or certification
• Experience on industrial or manufacturing projects
• Exposure to self-perform contractors

This role is ideal for a hands-on safety professional who wants ownership of safety on a single, high-visibility industrial project.

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Please Note: This position is open to candidates who are authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future visa sponsorship. We are not able to consider C2C arrangements or third-party submissions.