On-Site Safety Manager

FCL Builders • Full-time • Itasca, IL • $85k - $105k / year • 2d ago

Build More Than Just Buildings—Build Your Career.
At FCL, we build more than buildings—we build communities, careers, relationships, and trust. As a Safety Manager, you’ll play a vital role in protecting our people, our partners, and our projects. You’ll lead the charge in maintaining a safe work environment across all job sites, ensuring our teams go home safe every day. If you’re passionate about safety, collaboration, and continuous improvement, this is your opportunity to make a lasting impact at one of the industry’s most respected construction firms. Nation-wide travel for this position is required.

Why Join FCL Builders?
• Make an Impact: Your work directly protects our people and drives our culture of safety excellence.
• Become an Employee Owner: Collaborate with teammates who are invested in your success and the company’s future.
• Grow With Us: Advance your career with ongoing training, mentorship, and leadership development opportunities.
• Supportive Culture: We value open communication, accountability, and teamwork across every level of the organization.
• Great People, Great Workplace: FCL is proud to have earned Great Place to Work® Certification for the second year in a row—thanks to our people and the culture they’ve built.

What You’ll Do:

Safety Management
• Lead the implementation of FCL’s Safety Program to prevent and correct unsafe practices across all projects.
• Conduct monthly safety trainings and random job site inspections to ensure compliance and promote awareness.
• Identify, eliminate, and control hazards that could lead to injury or property damage using best practices and EHS policies.
• Communicate changes in OSHA regulations and safety trends to employees and subcontractors.
• Investigate incidents and accidents, prepare detailed reports, and recommend corrective actions.
• Track and analyze safety performance metrics (KPIs) across multiple projects.
• Partner with project teams to promote safety planning during preconstruction and throughout project execution.
• Collaborate with OSHA and other regulatory agencies, ensuring all interactions represent FCL with professionalism.
• Lead by example—setting the tone for a culture of safety across every site and every team.

Team Leadership & Development
• Hire, train, and mentor a high-performing team of Safety Engineers who embody FCL’s commitment to safety.
• Ensure team members have the tools, knowledge, and processes needed to perform at their best.
• Identify professional development opportunities and support ongoing growth for each team member.
• Foster collaboration and accountability through communication and shared ownership of safety goals.
• Cultivate a culture that promotes inclusion, respect, and teamwork—championing the “OneFCL” mindset.

Relationship Building
• Build strong, trusting relationships with project teams, subcontractors, and clients.
• Lead safety discussions in project kickoff and pre-construction meetings to identify project-specific safety concerns.
• Maintain open lines of communication to address issues proactively and professionally.

What You Bring:
• Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Safety and Health or related field, or equivalent professional experience.
• 10+ years of construction safety experience, with prior management or team leadership preferred.
• OSHA 30-Hour Construction Safety and Health certification (minimum).
• Strong knowledge of federal, state, and local construction safety regulations.
• Excellent communication skills—able to influence, educate, and engage teams at all levels.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to travel to out-of-state projects as needed.

Nice to Have:
• Board of Certified Safety Professionals (BCSP) designations such as GSP, CHST, STSC, or CSP.
• First Aid/CPR/AED and BBP certification or willingness to become a certified trainer.
• Experience using CMiC, HammerTech, and Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

What We Offer:
• Competitive salary and bonus structure.
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP).
• Comprehensive benefits package (health, dental, vision, and more).
• Paid time off and holidays.
• Career development and mentorship programs.
• A culture where safety, teamwork, and innovation drive everything we do.

Ready to Build a Safer Future with FCL?
Apply today and help us continue building excellence—safely, together.

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