Infrastructure & Capital Projects – Project Safety Advisor, ANS
Chicago, IL
Innovation – Data Center - Soben /
full-time /
On-site
As Accenture continues to grow, we have an increasing number of career opportunities available to you. Depending on the job and location, you may be directed to apply with Accenture Infrastructure & Capital Projects LLP or one of the following Legal entities:
* Accenture Infrastructure and Capital Projects, LLC
* Accenture Infrastructure and Capital Projects Inc.
Please note that benefits can vary by country and role. Please check with your recruiter for more information.
WHO WE ARE:
Accenture Infrastructure & Capital Projects. We are reinventing how capital projects are planned, designed, managed and executed. We help our clients efficiently and sustainably build and upgrade the factories, plants, networks, grids, transport and public infrastructure we need to live and work.Local knowledge backed by global capabilities and experience. That’s how we deliver better outcomes for our clients. Our experienced program and project managers work on the ground, hand in hand with our industry experts, strategists, technologists and ecosystem partners to help us improve project performance and outcomes. We balance the need to make improvements immediately with the desire to transform the way projects are delivered in the future.
From inception to completion, we use deep "hands on" design and construction experience coupled with data, technology and AI to help bring projects in on time and on budget. While helping to execute today, we focus on building a digital backbone to improve collaboration between stakeholders, reduce risk and use resources more efficiently. We digitally enable the workforce to help them predict issues, work more effectively and ensure their safety. Together with our clients we are using technology and human ingenuity to reinvent the way our built world is created, operated and maintained. Visit us here to learn more about Accenture Infrastructure & Capital Projects
THE WORK:
- You’ll conduct daily, weekly, and monthly safety inspections to ensure compliance with OSHA, local, and company standards, while reviewing and updating Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs), Safety Data Sheets (SDS), and site-specific safety plans.
- You’ll ensure subcontractors and vendors meet safety contractual obligations before work commences.
- You’ll perform pre-task safety assessments to identify hazards such as fall risks, electrical hazards, and heavy equipment operations.
- You’ll lead risk assessments for high-risk activities—including scaffolding, trenching, crane operations, and confined spaces—and enforce control measures.
- You’ll collaborate with engineers and superintendents to implement engineering controls such as guardrails, PPE, and ventilation systems.
- You’ll investigate all incidents, near-misses, and violations by documenting root causes, witness statements, and corrective actions.
- You’ll maintain incident logs, perform trend analysis, and report findings to project leadership, insurance providers, and regulatory bodies.
- You’ll conduct new hire safety orientations and toolbox talks on topics such as fall protection, fire prevention, and equipment safety.
- You’ll develop and deliver specialized safety training programs including forklift certification, lockout/tagout, and hazardous materials handling.
- You’ll foster a proactive safety culture by engaging workers, recognizing safe behaviors, and addressing unsafe acts promptly.
- Onsite at client site: The work location for this role is onsite with our clients and partners to enable delivery and cultivate our client relationships.
HERE’S WHAT YOU’LL NEED:
- Bachelor’s degree in Environmental or Occupational Health & Safety, Construction Management, or Engineering (or equivalent experience)
- Demonstrated expertise in EPA standards (OSHA plus), OSHA 500 (Authorized Outreach Trainer) or OSHA 510 and Safety or a related field
BONUS POINTS IF YOU HAVE:
- Tactful enforcement of rules without creating adversarial relationships
- Clear emergency directive delivery during incidents
- Adapting training for multilingual crews (Spanish proficiency is a plus)
- Navigating subcontractor safety accountability challenges
$110,000 - $120,000 a year
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