Construction Health and Safety Specialist

Job Title: Construction Health & Safety Specialist

Location: North Chicago, IL

Hire Type: Onsite, Open-ended contract

Pay Rate: $35.00/hour (W2)

Benefits: PTO, paid holidays, BCBS medical plans, dental/vision plans, 401(k), & ESOP

Job Summary:

The Construction Health & 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:

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• Ensure that facility construction projects are compliant with all required safety policies.
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• Manage the company’s contractor safety program. Responsible for safety training.
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• Conduct periodic walk-downs of construction sites and document any non-conformances or discrepancies.
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• Will work on both high-risk (i.e., building demolition) and low-risk (i.e., renovation) projects.
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Qualifications:

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• Bachelor’s Degree in a related field is highly preferred.
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• Must come from the construction (or similar) industry, working as a safety professional.
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• Strong understanding of construction safety regulations, safety procedures, and construction terminology.
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• Ability to effectively communicate information to construction workers and project stakeholders.
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• Ability to work onsite daily in North Chicago, IL.
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