Senior Safety Lead for Mega Projects

Gilbane Building Company; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 157,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401k plan

Profit sharing

Job summary

Gilbane Building Company in Illinois is seeking a Senior Safety Manager to lead the safety function for a mega project. You will oversee safety culture, develop project safety plans, and coach project teams in hazard identification and corrective action.

The role requires 5-7 years of construction safety experience, CSP/ASSP certification, and a track record with mega projects. Gilbane emphasizes inclusive leadership, mentorship, and continuous safety improvements across locations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Occupational Safety Management or Engineering preferred.
• 5-7 years of construction safety management experience.
• Associate or Certified Safety Professional certification.
• Experience working on complex mega projects.

Responsibilities

• Oversees the successful implementation of the Gilbane Cares safety 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).
• 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"

Skills

Construction safety knowledge

Leadership

Communication skills

Safety program management

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in Occupational Safety Management or Engineering

Associate or CSP certification

Equivalent education/experience

Job description

Gilbane Building Company in Illinois is seeking a Senior Safety Manager to lead the safety function for a mega project. You will oversee safety culture, develop project safety plans, and coach project teams in hazard identification and corrective action.

The role requires 5-7 years of construction safety experience, CSP/ASSP certification, and a track record with mega projects. Gilbane emphasizes inclusive leadership, mentorship, and continuous safety improvements across locations.