Safety Specialist (Construction Safety)

Job Title: Safety Specialist (Construction)

Location: Waukegan, IL

Hire Type: Onsite, Long-term contract (2 years+)

Pay Rate: $30.00 - $40.00/hour (W2)

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

Job Summary:

The Construction Safety Specialist is responsible for supporting the construction safety program for a large global pharmaceutical manufacturing company. This position will ensure safety policies and procedures are followed during facility construction, demolition, renovation, and light industrial projects.

Must Have Skills:

• Construction safety experience
• Knowledge of OSHA and construction safety regulations
• Contractor safety and safety training experience
• Construction site inspection and hazard identification experience
• Ability to work onsite daily in North Chicago, IL

Job Duties:

• Ensure facility construction projects and trades comply with required safety policies, procedures, and regulations.
• Manage and support the contractor safety program, including vendor pre-qualification, safety training, and compliance.
• Ensure contractors follow required electronic permit-to-work processes and conduct spot checks to verify permit compliance.
• Conduct regular site walk-downs and safety inspections to identify hazards, document non-conformances, and ensure corrective actions are addressed.
• Review construction-related safety documentation and paperwork for accuracy and compliance.
• Serve as the first point of contact for safety incidents, promptly escalating issues for appropriate investigation and follow-up.
• Support contractors and construction trades with safety requirements while escalating recurring or significant issues to management.
• Support both high-risk projects, such as building demolition, and lower-risk renovation and light industrial projects within existing pharmaceutical facilities.
• Provide regular project updates and work with project stakeholders to maintain safety and scheduling expectations.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in a related field is highly preferred.
• Must have a background in construction or a similar industry working as a safety professional.
• Strong understanding of construction safety procedures and terminology.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively with construction workers, contractors, and project stakeholders.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.