Safety Manager

Gilbane Building; City of Albany (NY); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Gilbane Building Company is seeking an On-Site Safety Manager to supervise all safety efforts on a single large life sciences project based in Albany, NY. You will lead safety programs, conduct inspections, coordinate with contractors, and ensure compliance with OSHA and client requirements.

This role offers significant opportunity to develop leadership skills on a high-profile project. Ideal candidates will have a bachelor’s degree in safety or engineering, CHST certification, 4–7 years of

Qualifications

• Comprehensive knowledge of construction safety principles, regulations, and interpretations.
• Ability to identify current and future hazards and recommend corrective actions.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills for diverse teams.
• Developing management and leadership skills to build high-performing teams.

Responsibilities

• Supports all safety efforts on the project and promotes Gilbane Cares safety culture.
• Preplans safety through scope reviews, preconstruction meetings, JHA reviews, and STAs.
• Ensures contractor safety submittals meet Gilbane requirements and safety plans.
• Maintains all safety-related documentation and reporting.
• Performs SafetyNet inspections and analyzes trends to drive actions.
• Coaches project teams on hazard identification and corrective actions.
• Investigates accidents/near misses and completes required paperwork.
• Provides safety training on Gilbane, client, and OSHA requirements.
• Trains direct reports and manages workload to align with company standards.
• Fosters an inclusive work environment and communicates safety metrics to leadership.
• Collaborates with business development to integrate safety with client deliverables.

Skills

Safety leadership

Hazard identification

Communication skills

Team leadership

Regulatory knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Safety Management or Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Overview Are you looking for a highly rewarding opportunity that provides extensive career growth opportunity? Gilbane is seeking an On-Site Safety Manager to supervise all safety efforts on a single large life sciences project based in Albany.

Who are we? As a Top-10 ENR Contractor, Gilbane is a family-owned business with 45 offices that has been shaping communities since 1870. Consistently recognized as one of the most reputable construction management firms in the country, Gilbane is committed to delivering projects safely and on-time. You will have the opportunity to build schools, labs, hospitals, corporate offices, sports arenas and more! We are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

Who are you? You are a coach/leader who leads with an inclusive and empathetic mindset. You provide feedback and guidance to help others excel in their current or future roles. You determine priorities, delegate work, and effectively communicate progress. You establish measures to assess the impact, quality, and timeliness of results while praising successes and sharing lessons learned. You build high performing teams by attracting, engaging, developing, and retaining talented individuals through motivation and discipline to maximize impact on the organization and the individual. You leverage business insights by understanding industry trends, local market/economic conditions, and Gilbane’s business model to make critical decisions and create competitive advantage. You deploy a strategic mindset when considering solutions to long-term opportunities and risks that may develop in the future. Your core values match Gilbane’s: Integrity, Caring, Teamwork, Toughmindedness, Dedication to Excellence, Discipline, Loyalty, and Entrepreneurship.

What’s in it for you? Gilbane offers employees multi-dimensional training opportunities through a number of resources. While managing your responsibilities to projects, you will be able to enroll in trainings through our award-winning Gilbane University to build leadership and technical skills. In addition, you would work with an experienced team which provides you with the opportunity to learn new industry skills every day. You will protect and promote the interests of both Gilbane and the client in all matters as well as demonstrating the personal characteristics of a developing leader.

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. Actively participates in opportunities to strengthen client, partner, and industry relationships that position Gilbane as the “Builder of Choice”

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Safety Management or Mechanical Engineering preferred
• 4-7 years of construction safety management experience is required
• Life Sciences construction safety experience is preferred
• BCSP credential
• Construction Health and Safety Technician (CHST) certification is required— Candidates must hold, or be able to obtain, the CHST credential within six months of their start date.
• 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
• Developing management and leadership skills

Salary to be determined based on factors such as geographic location, skills, education, and/or experience of the applicant, as well as the internal equity and alignment with the team. For Upstate New York, this ranges from $100,000.00-$130,000.00 plus benefits and retirement program.

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 employees’ 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.

Gilbane is an affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or disability status. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.