Project Safety Assistant - Chicago 2026

Description

• Assist with providing training for safe work practices, implementing Building L.I.F.E. (Living Injury Free Every Day), project safety programs and Environmental Health & Safety (EH&S) programs, policies, and procedures for construction project and Trade employees.
• Assist with promoting safe work practices and safe working conditions in accordance with company, Federal, State, and Local regulations, and owner/contractual requirements.
• Assist with maintaining safety records (e.g., PTPs, JHAs, training records, tool box meetings, OSHA 300 log, Material data Safety Sheets (MSDS) and chemical inventory sheets, incident investigations and metrics).
• Assist with conducting effective worker orientation program for new employees; administer and record participation.
• Assist with gathering Pre-Task Plans (PTPs) and Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs) for project contractors based on contractual requirements.
• Assist with reviewing subcontractors training as per OSHA standards.
• Assist with maintaining log of subcontractor toolbox safety meetings held with their staff and provide summary report to supervisor.
• Assist with conducting Safety meetings, record and issue meeting minutes as directed by supervisor.
• Assist with administration of drug screening program (e.g., pre-employment, post-accident, random, cause) in alignment with company and project owner requirements.
• Assist with conducting effective worker orientation program for new employees and administer and record participation.
• Assist with conducting project site safety audits and work area inspections, develop inspection summary including recommendations for corrective action per company policy, and work with supervisor to issue reports of violations or unsafe practices to subcontractors for immediate resolution.
• Assist with reviewing subcontractor safety programs for completeness and compliance with company policies, Federal, State, and Local regulations, and owner contract requirements.
• Assist with identifying and reporting safety violations or unsafe practices, with emphasis on situations of imminent danger to life or property.
• Assist with coordination of preconstruction meetings with supervisor.

Requirements

• Demonstrate elements of leadership from within, teamwork, and interpersonal skills to build professional relationships
• Professional verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to identify safety related exposures and propose corrective actions
• Exceptional organizational skills with high attention to detail
• Ability to take direction and follow through with commitments
• Limited travel may be required, access to reliable transportation required
• Familiar with general construction operations
• Able to work to in non-structured environment and flexible to reprioritize responsibilities with management direction
• Analytical thinking, good judgment, and problem-solving skills
• Familiar with Federal, State, and local Environmental Health & Safety regulations
• Bachelor’s Degree from accredited degree program in Occupational Safety and Health, Engineering, or related field of study, and minimum of 1 year of related construction safety experience, or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
• Basic knowledge of safety/environmental principles and techniques
• Proficient computer and data entry skills, Microsoft Office suite of applications, and collaboration tools

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance