Safety Professionals (Nationwide)

Gilbane Building; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive health benefits

Profit-sharing/401(k) plan

Multi-dimensional training opportunities

Job summary

Gilbane Building Company is hiring a Safety Manager in Columbus, Ohio. This role includes promoting safety efforts on-site, ensuring contractor compliance, and providing safety training. Candidates should possess a Bachelor's degree in Occupational Safety Management or Engineering and relevant safety credentials.

The position promises extensive career growth within a dynamic team and offers a competitive benefits package, including health benefits and a profit-sharing plan.

Qualifications

• 4-5 years of construction safety management experience.
• ASP, CSP, CHST, or CIH credential required.
• Certified and authorized instructor by GU and OSHA.

Responsibilities

• Supports all safety efforts on the project.
• Ensures contractor compliance with safety plan.
• Investigates all accidents and prepares paperwork.
• Provides safety training to project teams.

Skills

Construction safety knowledge

Strong communication skills

Leadership skills

Microsoft Office proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Safety Management or Engineering

Job description

Overview

Gilbane Building Company is seeking Safety Managers to join our team at various locations nationwide. These positions are on the job site daily and fill key roles on the project team, requiring willingness to relocate and travel as needed. This role offers extensive career growth within a dynamic and inclusive organization.

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. We are committed to delivering projects safely and on‑time, building schools, labs, hospitals, corporate offices, sports arenas, and more.

Who are you?

You are a coach/leader who leads with an inclusive and empathetic mindset, provides feedback and guidance to help others excel in current or future roles, and effectively communicates progress. You determine priorities, delegate work, assess impact, quality, and timeliness, and recognize successes. You build high‑performing teams by attracting, engaging, developing, and retaining talent.

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 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 Gilbane University, a top training organization in the construction industry. In addition to your project responsibilities, you will have access to leadership and technical training, and the chance to learn new industry skills daily. You will protect and promote the interests of both Gilbane and the client in all matters, demonstrating 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 pre‑planned 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 completes all required paperwork
• 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 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.”

Experience / Education

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

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

Compensation and Benefits

Salary to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, and alignment with market data. Salary ranges for various regions are provided in detail on our website. Gilbane offers an excellent total compensation package which includes competitive health and welfare benefits and a generous profit‑sharing/401(k) plan. Qualified applicants who are offered a position must pass a pre‑employment substance abuse test.

Equal Opportunity Statement

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.

Note to Recruiters, Placement Agencies, and Similar Organizations

Gilbane does not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies. Please do not forward unsolicited agency resumes to our jobs alias, website, or to any Gilbane employee. Gilbane will not pay fees to any third‑party agency or firm and will not be responsible for any agency fees associated with unsolicited resumes. Unsolicited resumes received will be considered property of Gilbane and will be processed accordingly.