OverviewDo you consider yourself to be a highly technical, strong communicator with the desire to work in a team environment on complex projects? Gilbane is seeking aSenior Safety Manager tolead the safety function for single Business Unit (BU) or multiple small Business Units.
Responsibilities
- Oversees the successful implementation of theGilbane Caressafety culture across the business
- Develops and ensures distribution and understanding of Project specific safety plans for all new projects based on Safety Alignment Assessment
- Performs at least 6 SafetyNet inspections per month with at least 100 observations in each inspection
- Utilizes SafetyNet to audit and monitor project team implementation of the Safety Plan
- Analyzes SafetyNet trending reports & share them with project teams
- Coaches & mentors project teams in effective hazard identification and correction of issues using SafetyNet
- Ensures open SafetyNet items are closed in a timely manner
- Assists teams with developing corrective action plans
- Identifies & provides relevant training within the Business Unit(s) (i.e. IIF, topical, Blocking & Tackling, Playbooks, etc.)
- Ensures that all incidents are investigated/ documented/ closed per Gilbane company policy
- Analyzes leading and lagging indicators, provides direction to Business Unit leadership on focus areas and trends, and recommends corrective actions when needed
- Provides development, support, and mentorship for Safety Managers under oversight
- Supports business development in responding to client safety pre-qualifications, Safety Presentations, etc.
- Attends Peer Group meetings as directed by the Corporate Safety Director
- Develops professional safety relationships internally and externally, and participates in industry peer meetings and/or professional organizations
- Assists Safety Director with initiatives and requests for information
- Assists with Gilbane internal Safety awards in Division
- May be required to assist with tasks typically assigned to more junior positions
- Responsible for the career development and coaching of team members
- Fosters a positive and inclusive work environment to motivate and engage team members
- Interprets and translates the organizational strategy, ensuring team understanding of their role in accomplishing strategic goals
- Collaborates closely with business development to ensure seamless integration with sales strategies including performance metrics on your assigned projects, pursuits, and client deliverables.Actively participates in opportunities to strengthen client, partner, and industry relationships that position Gilbane as the Builder of Choice
Qualifications
EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION
- Bachelors degree in Occupational Safety Management or Engineering preferred
- 5-7 years of construction safety management experience
- Associate or Certified Safety Professional certification
- Certified and authorized instructor by GU and OSHA to teach safety courses to employees and contractors
- Or equivalent combination of education and experience
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES
- Comprehensive knowledge of construction safety and health principles, techniques, methods, regulations, and interpretations
- Capable of identifying current and future potential exposures and recommending corrective action
- Strong computer skills and familiarity with the Microsoft Office suite
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Strong management and leadership skills
- Ability to manage and execute a safety program within a Business Unit
Gilbane offers an excellent total compensation package which includes competitive health and welfare benefits and a generous profit-sharing/401k plan. We invest in our employeess education and have built Gilbane University into a top training organization in the construction industry. Qualified applicants who are offered a position must pass a pre-employment substance abuse test.