Safety Project Engineer

Safety Coordinator/Permit Expediter

The Safety Coordinator/Permit Expediter will play a key role in maintaining a safe work environment while ensuring timely approvals from city agencies. This position requires a balance of jobsite presence and office coordination, with an emphasis on compliance, documentation, and communication with both internal teams and external stakeholders.

Qualifications:

• 3+ years of construction safety coordination and/or permit expediting experience.
• Prior experience with excavation, demolition, or earthwork strongly preferred.
• Knowledge of OSHA standards and Chicago permitting requirements.
• OSHA 30 certification
• Strong organizational and communication skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Valid driver's license and willingness to travel to sites around Chicago.

Responsibilities:

• Lead safety efforts across multiple excavation and demolition projects.
• Conduct site inspections, safety audits, and toolbox talks to ensure OSHA compliance.
• Maintain safety documentation, reports, and training records.
• Manage and expedite permits required through the City of Chicago for excavation, demolition, and related work.
• Serve as liaison with city departments, utilities, and regulatory agencies.
• Support project managers and field leadership to maintain schedules and compliance.

Compensation & Benefits:

• Competitive salary package, commensurate with experience.
• Comprehensive benefits offered.
• Career growth opportunities with a reputable Chicago contractor.

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.