Certified Safety Professional/Construction Inspector
Transportation | Chicago, Illinois

Who We Are

We’re a people-first organization. We value knowledge and learning. We believe in the power of connection and collaboration and we seek to build relationships that mean something. We employ some of the best and brightest in the industry and we work hard to maintain a culture that our people can be proud of.

Working For Primera

Our Transportation division is a talented team of experts working together to deliver engineering solutions that move people in a smarter way. We provide full-service planning, design and construction management services on everything from roadways and bridges to airports, stormwater infrastructure, and parks/recreation projects primarily for state and local agencies and municipalities.

Who You Are

  • You have a Certified Safety Professional (CSP) certification.
  • You have a Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Safety, Environmental Science, or a related field (preferred).
  • You have 5+ years of safety management experience in the construction industry.
  • You have in-depth knowledge of OSHA standards, construction safety regulations, and risk management.
  • You have strong communication, training, and leadership skills.

What You'll Do

  • You will develop and enforce safety policies and procedures in compliance with local, state, and federal regulations (e.g., OSHA, ANSI, NFPA).
  • You will conduct site inspections and risk assessments to identify and mitigate hazards.
  • You will provide safety training and education to employees, contractors, and management.
  • You will investigate accidents, incidents, and near-misses, recommending corrective actions.
  • You will maintain records of safety inspections, incidents, and compliance audits.
  • You will lead safety meetings, toolbox talks, and emergency response drills.
  • You will collaborate with project managers, engineers, and construction staff to integrate safety into project planning.
  • You will ensure proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE) and safety protocols.
  • You will stay updated on industry regulations, emerging risks, and best practices in construction safety.

Some of What You'll Enjoy

  • An excellent benefits package including 401K match and employee stock ownership, gym and transit subsidies, paid volunteer time off, parental leave, continuing education reimbursement and much more
  • Flexible work scheduling in a fast-growing company
  • A fun, inclusive, and collaborative environment
  • Colleagues that appreciate differences in people, perspectives, cultures, and ideas
  • The fruits of our employee-led committees focused on offering engaging social, wellness and community service activities all year long

Starting salary is between $55,000 – $115,000 based on skills and qualifications, with the high end of the range limited to applicants based on relevant years of experience.

Equal Employment Opportunity
Primera is committed to the principles of equal employment opportunity. Primera’s practices and employment decisions, including those regarding recruitment, hiring, assignment, promotion and compensation, shall not be based on any person’s race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, age, ancestry, disability, physical handicap, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status, citizenship status or other protected group as defined by law.

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