Safety Manager

Posting Date: 12 Nov 2025

City: Chicago

Location:

Chicago, IL, US, 60603

Contract Type: Permanent

Division: North America Infrastructure & Mobility

Level of experience: Senior

RINA is currently recruiting for a Safety Manager to join its office at our client site in Chicago, IL within the North America Infrastructure & Mobility Division.

Compensation Data

$175,000 - $200,000 commensurate with education and experience

Mission

RINA is seeking to hire an experienced Construction Safety Manager to be responsible for ensuring safety compliance in an urban transit related capital construction program by developing and implementing safety training modules, conducting regular site inspections, and reviewing contractor safety plans. #LI-MM4

Key Accountabilities

Develop, implement, and train personnel on safety modules that support construction activities in an urban transit environment
Conduct periodic site safety inspections, report on findings, and make recommendations for improvement
Perform periodic reviews of Contractor safety plans
Review construction activities for safety compliance
Review proposed construction activities relative to safety compliance in coordination with operational and maintenance functions
Draft reports, compile data, and present findings as required

Qualifications

15+ years of experience in the construction safety industry
5+ years of experience in an urban transit environment
Deep knowledge of OSHA Construction Standards (specifically OSHA 1910 and 1926)
Familiarity with FTA’s Rail Transit Roadway Worker Protection (RWP) program
Proficient in MS Office Suite
Strong leadership skills and ability to work independently
Bachelor’s degree preferred
CSM, CSP, or SMP certification preferred

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature of the work being performed. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required.

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Competencies

ADDRESS THE WAY - Have a big picture of different situations and reinterpret it in a perspective way
BUILD NETWORK - Forge trust relationships, across departments, and outside the organization
EARN TRUST - Take everyone's opinion into account and remain open to diversity
MAKE EFFECTIVE DECISIONS - Structure activities according to priorities, actions, resources and constraint
PIONEER CHANGE - Actively embrace change and benefit from the new circumstances
PROMOTE SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT - Promote commitment by keeping promises as a Role Model
THINK FORWARD - Capitalise on experiences and translate them into action plans for the future

RINA is a multinational company providing a wide range of services in the energy, marine, certification, infrastructure & mobility, industry, research & development sectors. Our business model covers the full process of project development, from concept to completion.

RINA North America provides a comprehensive benefits package, including the following insurance options: Medical, Dental, Vision, Medical Flexible Spending Account, Dependent Care Spending Account, Health Savings Account, Transit, Parking, Basic Life, Basic AD&D, Voluntary Life, Voluntary AD&D, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, Voluntary Accident, Voluntary Critical Illness, Identity Theft Protection, Pet Insurance, and Employee Assistance Program. Additional benefits provided include paid time off, company holidays, tuition reimbursement, nursery grant, travel resource services, and 401K plan with company discretionary match.

At RINA, we endeavor to create a work environment where every single person is valued and encouraged to develop new ideas. We provide equal employment opportunities and are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels respected and safe from discrimination or harassment of any kind. It is the policy of RINA to provide equal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of their race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy) national origin, age, disabilities, marital status, sexual orientation, genetics, military status, disabled veterans, recently separated veterans, other protected veterans (veterans who served during a war or in a campaign or expedition for which a badge has been authorized), and Armed Forces service medal veteran, or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law. We are strongly committed to this policy and believe in the concept and spirit of the law.

RINA does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms or agencies. Any resume submitted to any employee of RINA without a prior written search agreement will be considered unsolicited and the property of RINA. Please, no phone calls or emails.