On-Site Safety Manager
- Itasca, IL, United States
Applications open in a new tab.
Job details
- Posting language
- English
- Posted
Original job description
Build More Than Just Buildings - Build Your Career. At FCL, we build more than buildings - we build communities, careers, relationships, and trust. As a Safety Manager, you’ll play a vital role in protecting our people, our partners, and our projects. You’ll lead the charge in maintaining a safe work environment across all job sites, ensuring our teams go home safe every day. If you’re passionate about safety, collaboration, and continuous improvement, this is your opportunity to make a lasting impact at one of the industry’s most respected construction firms. Nation-wide travel for this position is required.
Why Join FCL Builders?
- Make an Impact: Your work directly protects our people and drives our culture of safety excellence.
- Become an Employee Owner: Collaborate with teammates who are invested in your success and the company’s future.
- Grow With Us: Advance your career with ongoing training, mentorship, and leadership development opportunities.
- Supportive Culture: We value open communication, accountability, and teamwork across every level of the organization.
- Great People, Great Workplace: FCL is proud to have earned Great Place to Work® Certification for the second year in a row - thanks to our people and the culture they’ve built.
What You’ll Do:
Safety Management
- Lead the implementation of FCL’s Safety Program to prevent and correct unsafe practices across all projects.
- Conduct monthly safety trainings and random job site inspections to ensure compliance and promote awareness.
- Identify, eliminate, and control hazards that could lead to injury or property damage using best practices and EHS policies.
- Communicate changes in OSHA regulations and safety trends to employees and subcontractors.
- Investigate incidents and accidents, prepare detailed reports, and recommend corrective actions.
- Track and analyze safety performance metrics (KPIs) across multiple projects.
- Partner with project teams to promote safety planning during preconstruction and throughout project execution.
- Collaborate with OSHA and other regulatory agencies, ensuring all interactions represent FCL with professionalism.
- Lead by example - setting the tone for a culture of safety across every site and every team. Team Leadership & Development
- Hire, train, and mentor a high-performing team of Safety Engineers who embody FCL’s commitment to safety.
- Ensure team members have the tools, knowledge, and processes needed to perform at their best.
- Identify professional development opportunities and support ongoing growth for each team member.
- Foster collaboration and accountability through communication and shared ownership of safety goals.
- Cultivate a culture that promotes inclusion, respect, and teamwork - championing the “OneFCL” mindset. Relationship Building
- Build strong, trusting relationships with project teams, subcontractors, and clients.
- Lead safety discussions in project kickoff and pre-construction meetings to identify project-specific safety concerns.
- Maintain open lines of communication to address issues proactively and professionally.
What You Bring:
- Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Safety and Health or related field, or equivalent professional experience.
- 10+ years of construction safety experience, with prior management or team leadership preferred.
- OSHA 30-Hour Construction Safety and Health certification (minimum).
- Strong knowledge of federal, state, and local construction safety regulations.
- Excellent communication skills - able to influence, educate, and engage teams at all levels.
- Valid driver’s license and ability to travel to out-of-state projects as needed.
Nice to Have:
- Board of Certified Safety Professionals (BCSP) designations such as GSP, CHST, STSC, or CSP.
- First Aid/CPR/AED and BBP certification or willingness to become a certified trainer.
- Experience using CMiC, HammerTech, and Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
What We Offer:
- Competitive salary and bonus structure.
- Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP).
- Comprehensive benefits package (health, dental, vision, and more).
- Paid time off and holidays.
- Career development and mentorship programs.
- A culture where safety, teamwork, and innovation drive everything we do.
Ready to Build a Safer Future with FCL? Apply today and help us continue building excellence - safely, together.