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Job Title: Safety Specialist

Job Description

This role involves ensuring adherence to the project's safety guidelines, coordinating with safety leads, and ensuring all personnel have completed required safety training. The Safety Specialist will engage with crews on-site, monitor safety practices, and participate in safety meetings.

Responsibilities

+ Ensure compliance with project-specific safety plans and client safety requirements.

+ Coordinate with the regional safety lead for safety signage and PPE availability.

+ Confirm completion of safety orientation training for all on-site personnel.

+ Gather and organize documentation from subcontractors and trade partners, including Job Hazard Analyses, Safety Data Sheets, and High-Risk Activity Plans.

+ Conduct daily safety audits using a digital platform and share findings with the project team.

+ Submit a minimum of two Safety Observation Reports per week.

+ Spend 60–70% of time in the field engaging with crews and monitoring safety practices.

+ Attend and contribute to various meetings, including daily huddles and coordination meetings.

+ Lead or support weekly all-hands safety meetings.

+ Review and track safety documentation and spot-check during site visits.

+ Notify the project team and safety lead of incidents or near-misses and assist in investigations.

+ Conduct site-specific safety orientations for trade partners.

+ Maintain communication with subcontractor safety representatives and participate in planning meetings for high-risk activities.

+ Maintain clear communication with the project team and safety leadership, and address safety concerns proactively.

Essential Skills

+ Minimum of 5 years of experience in construction safety, with at least 3 years in a managerial role.

+ Safety certifications such as CHST or CSP are required.

+ Bachelor’s degree in a related field with 8–10 years of safety experience is acceptable.

+ Experience supporting data center construction projects is highly preferred.

+ Excellent communication skills and reliability.

+ Ability to support and align with the project schedule.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

+ OSHA 30 certification.

+ ASP, CHST, or CSP certification.

+ Experience in commercial building construction is considered.

+ Ability to work on sites requiring NDAs is a plus.

Work Environment

The work location is in Itasca, IL. The position requires a commitment to 40-50 hours per week, with start times typically at 5:00 or 6:00 AM. The role requires being on-site every day, with 70% of the time spent in the field and 30% in the office. Flexibility to accommodate extended hours if project needs require it is expected. The candidate must pass a background check and drug/alcohol test.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $60.00 - $70.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Chicago,IL.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 17, 2025.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing due to a disability, please email [email protected] (%[email protected]) for other accommodation options.