Safety Manager - Construction
About the job
- A bachelor's degree in Occupational Health and Safety, Construction Management, or a related field is preferred.
- Certified Safety Professional certification or equivalent is highly desirable.
- Minimum of [insert number] years of experience in construction safety management.
- Thorough understanding of Occupational Safety and Health Administration regulations and other relevant safety standards.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and other relevant software applications.
- Ability to travel to various construction sites as needed.
- Develop and implement safety policies and procedures for all construction projects.
- Conduct regular safety inspections and audits to identify potential hazards and ensure compliance with safety standards.
- Provide safety training to construction personnel, including new hires and subcontractors.
- Investigate accidents and near misses, and develop strategies to prevent future incidents.
- Maintain accurate records of safety inspections, training sessions, and incident reports.
- Collaborate with project managers and site supervisors to address safety concerns and implement corrective actions.
- Stay up to date on industry best practices and regulatory changes related to construction safety.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively train and motivate construction personnel.
About the company
Path Construction builds facilities for public agencies, property developers and private businesses across the United States. Its portfolio spans housing, schools, healthcare buildings and civil infrastructure, with work ranging from ground-up buildings to major renovations. Clients hire the firm for general contracting, design-build and construction management, while its development business handles site selection, feasibility studies and project financing. Before construction starts, the company coordinates project scope, preliminary schedules, design teams and subcontractors, then oversees work through the final walk-through. Founded in 2008, Path Construction is headquartered in Arlington Heights, Illinois.
Company Size
51-200
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Arlington Heights, IL
Founded
2008
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Early careers span office and field work: Path interns work alongside professionals with direct access to senior leadership.
- Skills receive employer support: Path lists certification training alongside its employee benefits.
- Path proved its conversion capability: the 153-apartment 111 Point redevelopment opened in July 2026.
What critics are saying
- Client approvals constrain execution: Chicago's water-district owner reviews every aspect of Path's North Branch pumping station rehabilitation.
- Some site work interrupts nights: Path reports overnight storm emergencies at the operating North Branch pumping station.
- Travel belongs to the job: Path advertises a Chicago-based traveling superintendent position.
What makes Path Construction unique
- Architecture stays in-house: Path's own team designed interiors for its Chicago office conversion.
- Trades stay partly in-house: Path self-performs concrete, carpentry and electrical work.
- Planning uses digital building models: Path uses Navisworks to identify design conflicts before construction.
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