Safety Manager

We are a landscape architecture, contracting, and maintenance firm dedicated to a client-centered approach for every outdoor design project.

Established and based in the Chicagoland area, our firm celebrates a longstanding reputation of creating environments that are elegant, luxurious, and highly personalized. Our over 250 employees, from designers to field managers, work with you as a true partner throughout the process to make a space that reflects your personality and lifestyle.

Benefits:
Comprehensive Group Medical Coverage
Dental
Vision
401(k) Savings Plan
Paid Holidays
Paid Vacation
Paid Sick Leave
Paid Life Insurance
Flexible Spending Account
Cafeteria 125 Program
Long Term Disability
Supplemental Term Life Insurance
Tuition Reimbursement

What You’ll Be Doing:
Formulate, update, and implement safety policies and procedures which are in compliance with organizational objectives, as well as local, state, and federal regulatory guidelines.
Establish and adhere to an annual safety budget.
Regularly review and enhance safety protocols to address emerging risks.
Conduct safety training sessions for employees, emphasizing best practices and compliance with safety regulations.
Provide ongoing education on new safety standards and procedures.
Establish effective communication channels for safety-related information throughout all departments.
Promote a culture of safety awareness through regular communication and campaigns.
Lead worker compensation initiatives including investigations into accidents, incidents, and near misses, documenting findings and recommending preventive measures.
Track and trend worker’s compensation claims and OSHA recordables.
Generate reports on safety performance for management review.
Ensure a specific reduction in the percentage, number or cost of worker’s compensation claims and experience modification rate


Skills and Experience You Offer:

Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Health and Safety, Environmental Science, or a related field.
Proven experience as a Safety Manager, preferably in the landscaping, construction or related industry.
Certification in Occupational Health and Safety (e.g., CSP, ASP) is a plus.
In-depth knowledge of safety regulations and best practices.
Strong understanding of workers' compensation laws, regulations, and claims management principles.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills. Must be bilingual.
Knowledgeable in Microsoft Office and Google Suite.
Candidates must have a valid local driver’s license and good driving record.
Required to pass a post-offer drug screen and (ongoing) periodic drug screen according to DOT guidelines.
Must be 21 years or older.
Qualified candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States.