Construction Safety Specialist

North Chicago, IL 60088

Employment Type: Contract to Perm Job Category: Environmental Health & Safety Job Number: 38623156 Compensation: $30.00 / hour

Job Description

Title:  Construction Safety Specialist
Location:  North Chicago, IL
Hire Type:  Onsite, Contract-to-Hire
Pay Rate:  $30.00/hour (W2, plus full employee benefits)

Overview:
Sterling has helped build careers for thousands of professionals like yourself. Our expert recruiters support you at every step in the process and as a Best of Staffing company, Sterling provides exciting work with exceptional employers across the U.S.

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 needed.
  • Ability to work onsite daily in North Chicago, IL.

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

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Herman Davis
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