Title: Construction Safety Specialist
Location: North Chicago, IL
Hire Type: Onsite, Contract-to-Hire
Pay Rate: $30.00 - $35.00/hour (W2, plus full employee benefits)
Overview:
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As a contract employee of Sterling, you are eligible to receive a Full Employee Benefits Package that includes paid time off, paid holidays, 3 medical plans to choose from, dental & vision plans, 401(k), and an Employee Stock Ownership (ESOP) plan.
Job Summary:
The Construction Safety Specialist is responsible for maintaining the construction safety program for a large global pharmaceutical manufacturing company. This person will ensure that safety policies and procedures are being followed during facility construction and renovation projects.
Job Duties:
- Ensure that facility construction projects are compliant with all required safety policies.
- Manage the company’s contractor safety program. Responsible for safety training.
- Conduct periodic walk-downs of construction sites and document any non-conformances or discrepancies.
- Will work on both high-risk (i.e., building demolition) and low-risk (i.e., renovation) projects.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree is highly preferred.
- Must come from the construction industry, working as a safety professional.
- Strong understanding of construction safety regulations, safety procedures, and construction terminology.
- Ability to effectively communicate information to construction workers and project stakeholders.
- OSHA 1926 certification is helpful.
- Ability to work onsite daily in North Chicago, IL.
