Full-Time
Safety Engineer
Civil Infrastructure Group
Keeley Construction
11-50 employees
General contractor delivering diverse construction projects
No salary listed
St. Louis, MO, USA
In Person
Travel required 100%.
Bachelor's
 Facilities Operations (1) |
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- A bachelor's degree in occupational health and safety, industrial engineering, or a related field.
- Two years of experience supporting similar safety responsibilities.
- Willingness to travel 100%.
- Ability to complete a pre-employment assessment and drug screen.
- Support and administer comprehensive safety programs for employees and contractors.
- Enforce safety policies, procedures, and guidelines aligned with industry standards and regulatory requirements.
- Monitor compliance with local, state, and federal safety regulations and company-specific safety policies.
- Review and adjust safety protocols to maintain compliance.
- Identify and assess workplace safety hazards and risks.
- Support strategies to mitigate or eliminate safety risks and prevent accidents or incidents.
- Provide safety training to employees, contractors, and relevant personnel.
- Conduct workshops, seminars, and awareness campaigns to promote a safety-conscious culture.
- Lead workplace accident and incident investigations to determine causes and preventive measures.
- Develop incident reports and recommend corrective actions.
- Conduct safety inspections of facilities, equipment, and work sites.
- Ensure safety standards are maintained and corrective actions are implemented.
- Develop and update emergency response plans, including evacuation procedures and first aid protocols.
- Collaborate with emergency response teams to maintain readiness for potential disasters.
- Collect and analyze safety data to identify trends, improvement areas, and opportunities to enhance safety performance.
- Prepare and present safety reports to senior management.
- Assess the suitability of safety equipment and personal protective gear.
- Recommend appropriate safety gear and ensure its proper use.
- Stay current with industry best practices and emerging safety technologies.
- Lead continuous-improvement initiatives for safety processes and procedures.
Keeley Construction operates as a construction partner in the Chicagoland area, serving a wide range of markets including office, commercial, industrial, warehouse, food service, education, and LEED projects. It provides construction services from start to finish, helping clients rebuild and improve assets while managing projects to meet budget and schedule goals. The team combines years of local experience with up-to-date methods and technologies, and treats the client relationship as a true partnership focused on delivering value. Keeley differentiates itself through a diverse, experienced staff across many sectors, a proven record of successful projects, and a commitment to performance that exceeds project requirements. Its goal is to deliver every project on time, within budget, and beyond client expectations.
Company Size
11-50
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Headquarters
Villa Park, Illinois
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Mapletree’s 312,306-square-foot Joliet warehouse targets Summer 2026 delivery.
- Woodridge’s 64,421-square-foot Seefried facility is scheduled for January 2026 completion.
- Keeley’s 2026 pipeline spans DHL, HELUKABEL, and RANA food-facility projects.
What critics are saying
- June 2025 trademark suit against Keeley Construction Group threatens branding costs and distraction.
- Heavy industrial exposure ties results to Joliet, Woodridge, and Illinois warehouse demand cycles.
- Aggressive 18-month IKO delivery and multiple 2026 completions raise schedule-slippage risk.
What makes Keeley Construction unique
- Sean Keeley became president in October 2025 after Bill Keeley’s decades-long run.
- Keeley’s integrated self-perform teams handle civil, steel erection, and millwright scopes.
- Keeley won 2025 REjournals General Contractor of the Year and repeats industrial wins.
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Breaking ground on another industrial project with Mapletree in Joliet. Keeley Construction recently celebrated the groundbreaking of a new 419,520-square-foot industrial facility at 1851 Brandon Road in Joliet, Illinois. The ceremony brought together representatives from Mapletree, Rider Levett Bucknall (RLB), Architects Plus Design Studio, CAGE, and the Keeley Construction team to mark the beginning of another collaborative project. This development marks Keeley's second project with Mapletree in Joliet. Together, the two industrial facilities represent more than 731,800 square feet currently under construction, highlighting the continued strength of the partnership and Keeley's growing presence in the region's industrial market. "The opportunity to work with Mapletree again speaks to the value of strong partnerships. We appreciate their continued trust in Keeley Construction and look forward to working alongside the entire project team to deliver another quality facility for the Joliet community." - Sean Keeley of Keeley Construction. Projects of this scale are built through collaboration from the very beginning. Keeley is proud to work alongside Mapletree, Rider Levett Bucknall (RLB), Architects Plus Design Studio, and CAGE as construction gets underway. Keeley Construction, Inc. appreciate the opportunity to continue building with trusted partners and look forward to sharing progress as this project takes shape.