National Construction Safety Manager – Lead & Train Teams

Gilbane Building Company; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 79,000 - 167,000; Full time

Job summary

Gilbane Building Company is seeking Safety Managers to join our team at various locations nationwide. These roles are on the job site daily and require relocation and travel as needed.

You will lead safety efforts, promote the Gilbane safety culture, and ensure contractor compliance with safety plans across multiple projects. We value proven safety leadership, relevant credentials, and the ability to mentor teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Occupational Safety Management or Engineering preferred
• 4-5 years of construction safety management experience
• ASP, CSP, CHST, or CIH credential required
• Certified and authorized instructor by GU and OSHA to teach safety courses to employees and contractors
• Or equivalent combination of education and experience

Responsibilities

• Supports all safety efforts on the project and promotes the Gilbane Cares safety culture
• Ensures contractor activities are preplanned for safety through scope review, preconstruction meetings, JHA review, STAs, etc.
• Ensures contractors meet Gilbane safety submittal requirements
• Ensures contractor compliance with Gilbane safety plan & expectations
• Maintains all safety related documentation
• Makes recommendations concerning situations hazardous to employee safety or health
• Utilizes SafetyNet to Audit and monitor project team implementation of the Safety Plan
• Performs at least 15 SafetyNet inspections per month with at least 100 observations in each inspection
• Provides and analyzes SafetyNet trending reports with project team and develops action plans
• Coaches project team in effective hazard identification and correction of issues using SafetyNet
• Investigates all accidents/near misses and complete all paperwork required
• Ensures project teams have safety equipment and resources
• Serves as project liaison and manages project correspondence with Insurance carriers
• Provides safety training to project teams on Gilbane, client, and OSHA requirements
• Trains direct reports on processes, procedures, and completion of daily tasks
• Manages workload and performance of direct reports, ensuring alignment with overall company standards
• Fosters a positive and inclusive work environment to motivate and engage team members
• Aids in communicating company and department strategy to direct reports
• Collaborates closely with business development to ensure seamless integration with sales strategies including performance metrics on your assigned projects, pursuits, and client deliverables.

Skills

Safety leadership

Communication skills

Microsoft Office

Team leadership

Influence & negotiation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Occupational Safety Management or Engineering

Job description

Gilbane Building Company is seeking Safety Managers to join our team at various locations nationwide. These roles are on the job site daily and require relocation and travel as needed.

You will lead safety efforts, promote the Gilbane safety culture, and ensure contractor compliance with safety plans across multiple projects. We value proven safety leadership, relevant credentials, and the ability to mentor teams.