Construction Safety Coordinator

Related Midwest is seeking a Safety Coordinator. In partnership with the Safety Manager, the Safety Coordinator plays a key role in implementing and upholding Related Midwest and LR Contracting (LRC) safety standards, ensuring a safe, healthful, and incident-free work environment for project staff and subcontractors across all sites. As an integral part of the project team, this role enforces safety expectations, supports optimal project outcomes, and fosters a proactive safety culture on every jobsite.

Responsibilities

DAILYSAFETYCOORDINATION – Coordinate daily safety planning and directives in alignment with the Construction Safety Policy. Escalate unresolved issues to the Project Executive, and involve the Safety Manager as needed for higher-level resolution. Support management of Safety Professionals from partner CMs and/or third-party Site Safety Managers, when applicable.

SAFETYKNOWLEDGE & ENFORCEMENT – Understand, administer, and enforce OSHA regulations and all applicable federal, state, and local safety standards. Enforce company safety policies and ensure a safe work environment across all active project sites. 

NEW HIRE ORIENTATIONS – Conduct new hire safety orientations and ensure all orientees are accurately and promptly entered into the company’s online tracking system.

PROJECT SUPPORT – Assist Project Managers and Superintendents in developing site-specific safety programs and plans. Support creation and review of Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs) for project tasks. Spend at least 50%+ of work hours performing field observations, identifying hazards, and recommending corrective actions. Support and/or conduct monthly Sitewide Safety Meetings. Perform additional duties as needed to support the project team.

SUBCONTRACTORPRE-PLANNING – Assist with subcontractor preconstruction safety meetings. Participate in subcontractor planning sessions and support the creation of safety plans and hazard communication programs. Review subcontractor site-specific safety plans for completeness and alignment with project safety requirements prior to mobilization.

EQUIPMENT& SAFETY SUPPLIES – Understand and learn safe operation of construction and safety equipment to help train field personnel. Coordinate with the Safety Manager on procurement of first aid supplies, fire extinguishers, and other compliance-related equipment.

PLANNING – Participate in project pre-planning meetings to ensure safety is incorporated into all work plans. Verify subcontractors address project-specific hazards through Safety Plans or JHAs prior to mobilization. Participate in Pre-Construction Safety Planning Meetings with the Project Superintendent and Project Manager.

INCIDENT REPORTING – Assist in incident and near-miss investigations and review associated documentations. Support root-cause analysis and development of corrective actions and training to prevent recurrence.

SAFETYAUDITS – Ensure frequent safety audits—both LRC and subcontractor—are completed using approved safety management software. Exercise authority to immediately intervene in situations involving imminent danger to life or property. Ensure deficiencies are promptly communicated to and corrected by the Project Superintendent.

GOVERNMENTALINSPECTIONS – Serve as point of contact for scheduled and unscheduled OSHA inspections when the Safety Manager is unavailable. Accompany inspectors, document activities, participate in conferences, and oversee timely correction of noted deficiencies. Coordinate with the Safety Manager on all follow-up procedures.

DOCUMENTATION – Prepare, submit, organize, and maintain all required safety documentation, including:

• Weekly documented audits
• Toolbox talks
• JHA review and sign-offs
• Pre-Construction meeting records
• Obtain and manage SDS documentation for all materials as part of the Hazard Communication program.

Compensation

The anticipated base salary range for this position is listed below. In addition to a competitive base salary, you will be eligible to receive discretionary bonus incentives and a comprehensive benefits package.

Anticipated base salary range: $75,000 - $90,000

Actual base salary within the anticipated range will be determined by several components including, but not limited to, the individual's experience, skills, qualifications, and market factors.

Requirements

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to plan and manage schedules involving meetings, site walks, and audits
• Strong organizational skills with attention to documentation
• Self-motivated and able to prioritize tasks
• Reliable, timely, and responsive to project needs
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and relevant software
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation
• Ability to walk, climb, and navigate uneven surfaces

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Safety and Health or related field, or 1–3 years of relevant construction safety experience.
• Knowledge of applicable federal, state, and municipal safety standards 
• Familiarity with safe work practices, incident investigation, and safety auditing software
• Certifications:
  • GSP preferred but not required.
  • OSHA 30-Hour certification (required within the first month of employment).
  • Current First Aid/CPR/AED certification (required within the first month of employment).

Benefits

• Personalized Health Care: Multiple medical, dental, and vision plan options; Employee Assistance Program
• Financial Benefits: Competitive salary and incentive packages; matching 401(k); FSAs and HSA; employer-paid life and AD&D insurance; paid leave & disability programs
• Social Wellness: 19+ days of PTO; mental health counseling & resources; fertility, surrogacy, and adoption assistance; volunteer days and donation matching
• Career Development: Learning & training programs; tuition & certification reimbursement; internal advancement opportunities

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Related Midwest, the Chicago office of Related Companies, is the preeminent developer of mixed-use properties, affordable housing communities, and luxury condominium and rental homes across Chicago. The company commands a portfolio of residential, mixed-use and master-planned properties, including pioneering projects like The 78, a 62-acre neighborhood development in the heart of downtown Chicago that will house a new soccer stadium for the Chicago Fire FC, and Quantum Shore Chicago, a 440-acre innovation campus in South Chicago anchored by the Illinois Quantum & Microelectronics Park.

The firm’s other market-defining projects include 400 Lake Shore, a pair of luxury rental towers in Streeterville where the Chicago River meets Lake Michigan; One Bennett Park; The Row Fulton Market, one of Chicago’s first “80/20” buildings under Affordable Illinois legislation, with 20% of residences set aside as affordable housing; Lathrop, an ongoing restoration and redevelopment of the historic Julia C. Lathrop Homes on Chicago’s North Side into a mixed-income community; and Roosevelt Square, a multiphase redevelopment on the former ABLA Homes site on Chicago’s Near West Side. Related Midwest is also the largest developer of affordable housing in the Midwest, with more than 10,000 units, and has never converted an affordable unit to market-rate.

Related Midwest’s vertically integrated platform includes its award-winning general contracting division, LR Contracting Company. Founded in 1991 as a wholly owned subsidiary of Related Midwest, LR Contracting supports Related Midwest’s development projects across The Chicago area and The Midwest. As a full-service construction firm, LR Contracting works closely with Related Midwest’s project development teams, providing award-winning construction management and general contracting services for medium- to large-scale projects including affordable and market-rate residential, mixed-use, commercial, historic preservation and related infrastructure and site work.

Since its inception, Related Midwest and LR Contracting have been leaders in community-oriented investment and hiring practices, through which it supports and mentors entrepreneurial firms working toward independence in the industry. In addition to its own workforce initiatives, the company is a founding partner in HIRE360, a first-of-its-kind organization designed to expand professional development and employment opportunities in the trades.