
Safety Director · Commercial · Full Time
Regional Safety Manager
Ryan Companies USChicago, IL
- $120k–$140k a year
- Up to 20% weekday travel to project sites; overnight travel generally no more than one or two nights every week or two
Lead regional safety programs for commercial construction projects with Ryan Companies in the Chicago area, with up to 20% weekday travel.
- Type
- Full Time
- Sector
- Commercial
- Travel
- Up to 20% weekday travel to project sites; overnight travel generally no more than one or two nights every week or two
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Safety directors in the Midwest
$106k–$129k
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About the role
Job Summary
Ryan Companies is hiring a Regional Safety Manager for its Chicago-area office to lead and strengthen safety programs across the Great Lakes Region. The role partners with operations leaders, supports project teams, and guides regional safety staff.
Project Details
The position supports commercial construction projects throughout the Great Lakes Region, with frequent weekday site visits and limited overnight travel.
Responsibilities
- Drive regional safety objectives and monitor safety performance across active projects.
- Visit sites, conduct safety audits and walks, and lead safety meetings and training.
- Manage incident investigations, documentation, regulatory responses, and corrective actions.
- Guide preconstruction safety planning, subcontractor evaluations, and compliance efforts.
- Lead and mentor regional safety staff and collaborate with operations and project teams.
- Support safety department planning, annual goals, and budget management.
Required Experience
- At least five years implementing and managing safety programs for commercial construction projects.
- Working knowledge of OSHA, NFPA 70E, and lockout/tagout requirements.
- OSHA 30-hour construction certificate and current First Aid, CPR, and AED training.
- A degree in occupational safety, construction management, or a related field is preferred; relevant construction safety field experience may also qualify.
- CSP, CIH, ASP, or CHST credentials are a plus.
- Proficiency with Procore and HammerTech; Spanish bilingual ability is a plus.
Compensation and Benefits
Salary range of $120,000-$140,000, with potential additional commission or incentive compensation. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision coverage; retirement and savings plans; paid time off; insurance and disability coverage; educational assistance; and wellness and employee programs.
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Safety directors in the Midwest
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Middle half of 10 posted jobs, last 12 months
This job’s pay is above the middle half.
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