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Director of Safety & Risk Management in Chicago

Date Posted: Friday, March 20, 2026

Job Snapshot

Job Description

This is not a role for someone looking to manage a safety program.

It’s for someone who understands how safety, when led at a high level, becomes a competitive advantage.

This is a true seat at the table. You will be part of the leadership group influencing how work is pursued, how projects are structured, and how the business continues to scale. Your impact will extend well beyond safety. It will show up in performance, in risk profile, in client confidence, and ultimately in growth.

The expectation here is not oversight. It’s ownership.

You’ll work directly with executive and operational leadership across the region, aligning safety with production, schedule, and financial outcomes. This is about elevating standards, creating consistency across projects, and building systems that hold up as the company grows.

The right person already knows how to operate in both environments. In the field, where credibility is earned. And at the leadership table, where decisions are made. You can challenge without friction, lead without forcing it, and influence without needing a title to do it.

There is a direct line between this role and the company’s ability to take on more work, strengthen its position in the market, and continue to grow the right way.

This is for someone who wants to step into a role where expectations are high, visibility is real, and the opportunity to shape the direction of a company is very much on the table.

Outstanding compensation, executive-level benefits, and long-term growth opportunity are all part of the package.

If this sounds like the level you operate at, apply today or reach out directly for a confidential conversation.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations. GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.

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