Title: Construction Safety Specialist

Location: North Chicago, IL

Hire Type: Onsite, Contract-to-Hire

Pay Rate: $30.00 - $35.00/hour (W2 w/full employee benefits)

Overview:

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