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Site Safety Manager

Clune Construction · Chicago, IL · $90,000–$134,000 a year · Full time

Posted Sep 23, 2025 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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Likely interview questions for this role

Written from this job description, not a generic list. Each one notes what the interviewer is really checking.

About your past

Tell me about a time you stopped work for a safety concern. How did people react?

What they are checking: Whether they have the courage to stop work and the skill to explain why.

How do you get the project team to see safety as their job, not just yours?

What they are checking: Whether they can build a safety culture rather than act as the only enforcer.

What would you do

How would you handle a subcontractor who keeps breaking safety rules?

What they are checking: Whether they enforce rules firmly and fairly while keeping the project moving.

There has been an injury on site. Walk me through what you do in the first hour.

What they are checking: Whether they care for the injured worker first and then preserve facts for investigation.

The schedule is tight and the superintendent wants to skip a safety step. How do you respond?

What they are checking: Whether they hold the line on safety while working with project leaders on alternatives.

About the work

Walk me through how you would set up the safety program on a new one- to two-year commercial project.

What they are checking: Whether they can plan site-specific safety work from orientation to inspections and reporting.

What OSHA standards come up most on interior commercial construction, and how do you manage them?

What they are checking: Whether they know the common hazards like falls, ladders, electrical and silica in practice.

How do you work with Risk Management to reduce claims?

What they are checking: Whether they understand how safety work connects to claims, costs and insurance.

What would you look for in a job hazard analysis from a trade partner?

What they are checking: Whether they can judge the quality of a JHA and spot hazards that were missed.

How do you keep up with environmental procedures on site, like waste and dust control?

What they are checking: Whether they cover the environmental side of compliance the posting names.

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The full job description

As published by Clune Construction.

Are you ready to grow your career with a company that values excellence and invests in its people? At Clune Construction, we’re more than builders—we’re a team of driven, collaborative and talented individuals who take pride in delivering exceptional work. Excellence is at the core of everything we do, from the quality of our projects to the way we support our people. As an employee-owned company, we invest in our team, and in return, our people share in our success. This shared commitment has earned us recognition as a Best Place to Work, a US Best Managed Company and a recipient of the Better Business Bureau Torch Award for Ethics. Whether you’re a seasoned construction professional or looking to bring your expertise to a new area, we welcome you to join our team and make an impact! The Site Safety Manager performs overall safety management and support functions for a local construction project. The position will focus on a 1 to 2 year project. This individual works directly with the project team to ensure compliance with safety and environmental procedures. Also working closely with the Risk Management Department to mitigate claims by ensuring Safety is a priority on the project. Reporting directly to the Regional Safety Director or Regional Safety Manager, the Site Safety Manager administers the Clune Safety Policy and provides direction for the Clune Safety Program. Essential Functions: • Act as an internal consultant to all company business units with respect to safety. • Ensure Clune employee, trade partner, vistor and vendor compliance with Clune safety guidelines, project requirements, local, state, and national regulations. • Work with the project team and Regional Safety Director or Manager to ensure safety programs and protocols for the project meet and/or exceed client safety requirements. • Ensure all required client safety documentation has been provided to our trade partners. • Review, audit and file all required client safety documentation. • Provide updated safety statistics for client upon request. • Provide safety guidance in the planning stages for project. • Coordinate, manage and/or conduct safety education programs for Clune Management, Supervision, and Employees. • Attend and contribute to company and project safety meetings. • Attend outside training for added designations and to keep up with changes in the industry. • Role model professionally for Clune employees, trade partners, visitors and vendors. Supervisory Responsibilities: • This role is responsible for supervision and mentoring of Safety Personnel who works on their project. What We Offer At Clune Construction we value each of our employees and care about their wellbeing. We strive to provide best-in-class benefits packages, including: • Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with 100% of monthly premiums paid by the company • Employee Stock Ownership Plan • 401k Retirement Plan with Company Match • Employee Assistance Program • Company-paid and Voluntary Life Insurance Plans • Company-paid Short Term and Long Term Disability • Flexible Spending, Dependent Care and Commuter Plans • Career Development through Mentoring Program, Learning & Development, Continuing Education • Fitness Program • Pet Insurance Core Values and Behaviors Clune Construction is proud to have Core Values and Behaviors that all of our employees represent. These Core Values are: Safety, Service, Teamwork, Respect, Excellence, Leadership and Innovation. Performance is evaluated with these Core Values in mind. Job Requirements: • Strong communication and interpersonal skills that will be utilized to hold discussions with various members of Clune and/or trade-partner communities, ranging from field employees to executives. • Strong planning skills to organize weekly and daily schedules that may involve a combination of meetings, walk-throughs, etc. • Strong analytical and organizational skills with the ability to maintain accurate and detailed records. • Desire and ability to work in team-focused environments, act as internal point of contact for Clune on safety-related items and external collaborator to develop industry best practices. • Mentoring skills to foster the growth of fellow Clune employees’ safety knowledge • While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and talk or hear; climb stairs and/or ladders, and walk on uneven ground. Education and Experience: • Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Safety and health or related field; or equivalent combination of 5-10 years education and experience. • Construction – OSHA 30 hour certification, preferred. • Current First Aid/CPR/AED certification. • Knowledge of federal, state, and local safety standards. Pay Range: $90,000- $134,000 The salary range listed reflects a broad scope of potential earnings for this position. Actual compensation will be based on factors such as relevant experience, skills, education, and internal equity. Please note that it is not common for candidates to be hired at the top of the range. We encourage open communication about compensation expectations during the hiring process. All candidates must provide a resume. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against applicants due to race, ethnicity, gender, veteran status, or on the basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.

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