Utility Safety Manager Jobs in Chicago, IL (NOW HIRING)

A Safety Manager to join the Utility team. The Safety Professional serves in a dual role; the initial objective is to operate in a consultative capacity, by providing expert support, guidance, and motivation to operations management and employees at all levels. In addition, along with management, the Safety Professional is expected to be a hands‑on partner in delivering various safety initiatives and programs specifically to develop a safety culture supporting the goal and daily mission of Incident and Injury Free (“Nobody Gets Hurt”) in the course of any work performed.

Your role at Aldridge will be to champion the Incident & Injury Free culture. Lead and coordinate safety initiatives and related programs for a geographic region. Drive communication, planning, implementation, supervision, and measurement in compliance with corporate safety standards and procedures, OSHA and other federal and state regulations.

• Promote and be a steward of our organization’s Incident and Injury Free (IIF) and Core Values
• Provide Operations Management with effective safety coaching, counseling and advice, ensuring a safe and efficient work environment for all employees, customers and the public
• Assist Talent Management in ensuring specific safety training is conducted based on scope of work as it relates to transportation operations management
• Act as a safety motivator for management and employees alike, ensuring safety remains an active part of the work and the culture at Aldridge
• Provide safety subject matter expertise, ensuring the most relevant and effective internal and external safety practices are used and implemented while delivering work at Aldridge
• Review each subcontractor’s safety program and ensure that it meets or exceeds the Project Safety Program requirements
• Review and conduct mini‑gap analyses on current safety policies, procedures and standards and provide recommendations for change to help drive continuous improvement
• Conduct site visits to monitor and assess the execution of the Aldridge Safety Management System
• Assist in preparation for monthly Craft Voice In Safety (CVIS) meetings and help drive continuous improvement within the corrective actions process
• Participate, facilitate and review all root cause analysis done in accordance with the Aldridge Incident Investigation Policy and verify corrective actions are being implemented and sustained in the field
• Support project teams by participating in project kick‑off meetings and working with them to develop a safe plan of execution
• Assign and communicate expectations for all aspects of the safety program so that all project employees have clear expectations for safety and performance
• Ensure that any required training is proactively identified and scheduled; be sure that toolbox talk topics are carefully selected and applicable to the work
• Verify that all safety documentation is captured, organized and filed at the jobsite
• Travel to multiple projects throughout the region to provide support to operations
• Implement safety systems and processes for new project start‑ups

• Bachelor’s degree (B.A.) in an Occupational Safety and Health discipline (e.g., OS & H Management, Human Factors, Construction) from a four‑year college or university; and/or
• A minimum of 3–5 years’ direct experience in construction safety and occupational health disciplines
• Willingness to travel
• Must hold a professional certificate (CSP, ASP, CHST, OHST & CUSP)
• Ability to identify potential safety hazards and recommend corrective actions
• Strong management, leadership and interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate well both verbally and in writing
• People‑oriented personality and aptitude to "sell" safety programs to field personnel
• Knowledge of construction safety, current federal and OSHA requirements
• Strong organizational and time‑management skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Good attention to detail, with the ability to recognize discrepancies and effectively communicate solutions
• Strong work ethic – willing to do what it takes to get the job done
• The ability to work independently as well as part of a team
• Must have a working knowledge of computers and experience in Microsoft Office Suite 2010 (i.e., Microsoft Word, Power Point, and Excel)

The annual base pay for this role is between $90,000 and $135,000. The actual pay is dependent upon many factors, including location, work experience, education, training, transferable skills, business needs and market conditions. The base pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future. The role may also be eligible for a bonus. Aldridge provides a comprehensive benefits package that includes the following:

• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Wellness Incentive Programs
• Short and Long Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Life Insurance
• Legal Assistance
• Identity Protection
• Accident & Critical Illness Insurance
• Company 401(k) Matching Contributions
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

This job‑specific task list covers only the most important job duties. Employees assigned to this position title will also perform other occasional work assignments not mentioned above, including temporary assignments, training assignments and other related duties. Aldridge is an EEO Employer and will recruit, hire, train and promote people in all job classifications without regard to race, color, national origin, age, religion, disability status, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, veteran status, marital status or any other characteristic protected by law.