Safety Director Location: Chicago, IL Start Date: ASAP Type: 1099 Contractor or Direct Hire W2Compensation & Benefits Compensation: $56/hr (1099) or $120,000 - $150,000 Annually (W2) Annual Bonus: Performance-Based Bonus Paid Annually Based on Company and Individual Performance Vehicle: Company Truck Provided or Mileage Reimbursement ($0.76/Mile for Temporary Hires) Benefits:Medical Insurance401(k) PlanPTO and Vacation Package Schedule: Monday-Friday | 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM | Approximately 40 Hours Per WeekWhy This Opportunity?Join a large electrical contractor supporting major commercial, industrial, healthcare, infrastructure, and electrical construction projects throughout the Chicagoland area.The Safety Supervisor will provide leadership across multiple projects, mentor field safety personnel, support safety culture development, conduct audits and observations, and work closely with operations leadership to strengthen company-wide safety performance.Required Qualifications OSHA 500 or OSHA 510 Certification with 5-10 Years of Safety ExperienceOR CHST Certification with a Minimum of 5 Years of Safety ExperienceOR Bachelor's or Master's Degree with 5-10 Years of Safety Experience Strong Leadership and Coaching Abilities Proven Safety Culture Development Experience Experience Conducting Audits, Inspections, and Hazard Assessments Strong Knowledge of OSHA Construction StandardsPreferred Qualifications Electrical Construction Experience ASP, CSP, OHST, or Other Advanced BCSP Credential Experience Leading Safety Programs Across Multiple Large-Scale Projects General Contractor or Electrical Contractor Experience Experience Managing Field Safety PersonnelWhat You'll Be DoingProvide safety leadership and support across multiple active construction projectsCoach, mentor, and develop project teams and field safety personnelConduct jobsite audits, inspections, observations, and hazard assessmentsSupport the development and enhancement of company safety programs and initiativesDrive safety culture improvement efforts throughout the organizationWork directly with project managers, superintendents, and company leadershipMonitor project safety performance and compliance with company standardsLead incident investigations and corrective action implementationSupport employee training and workforce development initiativesReview project safety documentation, plans, and compliance requirementsIdentify opportunities for continuous improvement in safety performancePromote a proactive and accountable safety culture throughout operationsTechnical KnowledgeCandidates should have working knowledge of:OSHA Construction StandardsElectrical Construction SafetySafety Leadership & Culture DevelopmentMulti-Project Safety OversightIncident Investigation & Root Cause AnalysisContractor Safety ManagementSafety Auditing & Compliance InspectionsHazard Recognition & Risk AssessmentEmployee Training & Workforce DevelopmentCorrective Action ManagementConstruction Risk Assessment & MitigationRegulatory Compliance ManagementSafety Program DevelopmentWhat Success Looks LikeThe ideal candidate is a strong safety leader, coach, and mentor who can positively influence project teams and field operations across multiple jobsites.Success in this role requires building trust with operations teams, strengthening safety culture, developing employees, proactively reducing risk, and driving continuous improvement across the organization's safety program.Apply TodayQualified candidates should submit a resume for immediate review.Please ensure your resume clearly reflects experience with electrical construction, safety leadership, culture development, multi-project oversight, coaching and mentoring, incident investigations, OSHA compliance, safety program management, and field operations support.Interviews are actively being scheduled for qualified candidates