On-Site Safety Manager

FCL Builders LLC

  • itasca, IL
  • 4 days ago

    Highlights

    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. You'll lead the charge in maintaining a safe work environment across all job sites, ensuring our teams go home safe every day.

    Numbers & Facts

    Locationitasca, IL

    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.

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