On-Site Construction Safety Lead

Gilbane; Rochester (MN); On-site; USD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Next150 Construction Services seeks a Safety Manager to lead all safety efforts on a large-scale construction project, ensuring compliance with safety standards and regulations across the project team, employees, and subcontractors. The role is primarily site-based with occasional office travel for meetings, training, and other business activities.

The position emphasizes overseeing site safety personnel, mentoring teams, conducting SafetyNet inspections, and driving a culture of safety,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Safety Management or Engineering preferred.
• 4-6 years of construction safety management experience.
• BCSP credential.
• Certified and authorized instructor by GU and OSHA to teach safety courses to employees and contractors.
• Or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 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.
• Developing management and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Supports all safety efforts on the project and promotes the Gilbane 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.
• Actively participates in opportunities to strengthen client, partner, and industry relationships that position Gilbane as the "Builder of Choice".

Skills

Safety leadership

Strategic thinking

Emotional intelligence

Team development

Accountability

Coaching

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Safety Management or Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Next150 Construction Services seeks a Safety Manager to lead all safety efforts on a large-scale construction project, ensuring compliance with safety standards and regulations across the project team, employees, and subcontractors. The role is primarily site-based with occasional office travel for meetings, training, and other business activities.

The position emphasizes overseeing site safety personnel, mentoring teams, conducting SafetyNet inspections, and driving a culture of safety,