About Careertakes

👉 Important disclosure: Careertakes is a third-party recruiting platform supporting this hiring process. If selected, you will be employed directly by our client, Construction & Contracting.

Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.

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What You’ll Do

This is an entry‑level, field‑facing Safety Coordinator role supporting Confidential Client’s commercial construction projects. You will be the client’s safety presence on active job sites and will work closely with crews, foremen and field leadership to reduce risk, respond to incidents and coach safe work practices.

• Conduct frequent, documented site safety audits and track corrective actions to closure
• Coach crews, foremen and field leadership (with emphasis on new hires and less experienced crews)
• Attend preconstruction and safety pre‑op meetings to help plan work safely before it begins
• Be onsite for high‑risk activities (crane picks, trenching/excavation, confined space entries, scaffolding, etc.)
• Respond quickly to incidents; support investigations, root‑cause analysis and corrective actions
• Assess and report on safety performance of project teams, field leadership and subcontractors
• Represent Confidential Client at owner/client safety meetings and weekly project meetings
• Assist with toolbox talks, new hire orientation and field training as needed
• Promote a proactive safety culture through daily field engagement
• Spend majority of time outdoors on active construction sites in varying weather and drive daily between sites; occasional overnight travel and occasional early/late/weekend hours for critical activities

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What We’re Looking For

• Bachelor of Science in Safety Management, Occupational Safety & Health, or similar degree (required)
• OSHA 30‑Hour Construction certification (required)
• Entry‑level role — no prior experience required; on‑the‑job training and mentoring provided
• Valid driver’s license and acceptable Motor Vehicle Record (MVR)
• Strong communication skills and willingness to coach, learn and build field relationships
• Comfortable using mobile devices and Microsoft Office
• Bilingual English/Spanish is a plus

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Compensation

• Estimated pay: $48,930 per year (estimated)

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Benefits

• 401(k)
• Health insurance (medical, dental, vision)
• PTO and paid holidays
• Employer‑paid life insurance
• Tuition reimbursement
• And more

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Physical Demands & Work Environment

• Majority of time spent outdoors on construction sites in varying weather
• Ability to ascend/descend stairs, reach, twist, bend and remain stationary for extended periods
• Ability to lift up to 30 pounds as required
• Work at heights and in confined areas with required PPE
• Reasonable accommodations will be considered in accordance with applicable law

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Location & Travel

• Position is based in Mundelein, IL with daily driving between job sites in the assigned territory. Occasional overnight travel may be required.

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Notes from Careertakes (Recruiter Best Practices)

• This posting is being managed by Careertakes as a third‑party recruiter. Applications will be forwarded to Confidential Client for consideration.
• Candidates should be honest and accurate in describing qualifications. Confidential Client and Careertakes comply with all applicable federal, state and local employment laws.

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Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency

Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.

If you have questions about how your data is used, please contact us directly.