Construction Safety Manager
Belvidere, Illinois•Full-time
$75,000 - $85,000 annually
$75,000 - $85,000 annually
About the Job
🏛️ Safety Manager — Protect the People Who Preserve History
Renaissance Historic Exteriors | Illinois & Missouri (Multi-Site) | Full-Time | $75,000–$85,000/yr
Some companies restore buildings. We restore landmarks.
State Capitols. Century-old churches. Structures on the National Register of Historic Places. Since 1992, Renaissance Historic Exteriors has been trusted with the roofs and exteriors America can't afford to lose — natural slate, copper, clay tile, heavy timber.
Our craftsmen work at heights most people will never stand at, on structures most people will only ever photograph. Your job is to make sure every one of them goes home safe — for decades.
Why this role is different
Most safety jobs are about keeping a company out of trouble. This one is about protecting a legacy — and the people who build it.
- 🏆 We're already winning. Our Experience Modification Rate (EMR) sits well below the construction industry standard. You're not inheriting a mess — you're inheriting momentum. Your mission: build on it.
- 🎯 Safety is a core value here, not a poster on the wall. Our purpose statement is literally "We elevate the lives of our people." Leadership backs it with action.
- 🗣️ You'll have a real seat at the table. Your recommendations go straight to company leadership — and they get acted on.
- 🧗 The work is genuinely interesting. Steep-slope slate roofs, copper work, timber framing, historic masonry. No two job sites are alike.
What you'll own
- Company-wide safety programs and policies — develop them, implement them, keep making them better
- Job site inspections, risk assessments, and safety audits across active Illinois and Missouri projects
- Incident investigations that lead to real corrective action — not paperwork that gathers dust
- Safety onboarding and ongoing training for every field team member
- OSHA compliance plus Illinois and Missouri state-specific requirements
- Workers' compensation case management and return-to-work coordination
- Complete, audit-ready safety records and documentation
- Partnering with leadership and field crews to make safety a competitive advantage
Who thrives here
- ✅ 3+ years of safety management experience — construction strongly preferred; industrial/manufacturing considered
- ✅ OSHA 30-hour (or better) and confident command of multi-state compliance
- ✅ A field-first presence. You earn trust on the roof, not just in the office. Crews respect you because you show up, listen, and know your stuff.
- ✅ Able to travel regularly between Illinois and Missouri job sites — company vehicle provided
- ⭐ Bonus points: CSP or CHST certification, Bachelor's in Occupational Safety, Environmental Health, or related field
What we offer
- 💰 $75,000–$85,000/yr, based on experience and credentials
- 🚛 Company vehicle provided for travel between job sites
- 🩺 Health, Dental & Vision Insurance
- 🌴 Paid Time Off + Holidays
- 📜 Professional development support and certification sponsorship — we'll invest in your CSP/CHST
- 🤝 Direct access to leadership — your voice carries weight from day one
Preserving History. Elevating Lives.
If you believe a strong safety culture is built in the field — one conversation, one inspection, one crew at a time — we want to meet you.
Apply today.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Renaissance Historic Exteriors is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), national origin, ancestry, age, disability, genetic information, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.
In accordance with the Illinois Human Rights Act, we also do not discriminate on the basis of marital status, order of protection status, unfavorable military discharge, citizenship status, arrest record, or work authorization status. In accordance with the Missouri Human Rights Act, we prohibit discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex, disability, and age.
We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities throughout the application and employment process, consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and applicable state law. If you require an accommodation to apply, please contact [HR contact email/phone].
The salary range and benefits listed above are provided in compliance with the Illinois Equal Pay Act pay transparency requirements.
About Renaissance Historic Exteriors
Renaissance is a nationally recognized commercial and residential historical restoration company, specializing in traditional exterior historical building systems. Our craftsman work on roofing systems, structural and finish carpentry, masonry, architectural sheet metal and other historical systems not commonly found in current construction methods. Our clients include State Capitols, Churches, Universities, Libraries, Private Estates and properties of all types on the National Register of Historical Places. We have been awarded numerous local and national awards for our efforts. We have an industry leading safety program to protect our team members.