Site Safety Manager

Gilbane; Bronx (ID); On-site; USD 120,000 - 155,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) plan

Gilbane University training

Job summary

Gilbane in The Bronx seeks a Site Safety Manager to lead on-site safety for a major project. You will drive SSP compliance, coordinate with DOB inspectors, and advance a proactive safety culture with a focus on hazard recognition and prevention.

You will manage safety reporting, training, and contractor coordination, while developing direct reports and maintaining excellent safety metrics on schedule-sensitive work.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in safety, construction management, engineering, or related field preferred.
• Minimum 4–7 years NYC construction safety on projects with an approved SSP.
• Valid NYC DOB SSM license (required).
• CHST, OSHA 30‑hour, SST Supervisor Card and related NYC safety credentials.

Responsibilities

• Supports all safety operations on the project and promotes Gilbane Cares safety culture.
• Preplans safety with trade contractors via scope reviews and JHA/PTP processes.
• Maintains safety documentation and conducts inspections and audits.
• Coaches teams on hazard recognition and corrective actions using HammerTech.
• Leads safety meetings, trainings, and ensures appropriate PPE and resources.
• Coordinates with DOB inspectors and clients to ensure compliance.

Skills

Site safety management

Hazard identification

Coordination with DOB inspectors

Documentation skills

MS Office proficiency

Safety meetings leadership

Effective communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in safety/engineering or related field

CHST credential

OSHA 30-Hour Construction Safety Certification

Site Safety Training (SST) Supervisor Card

DOB Site Safety Manager License (SSM)

NYC DOB SSP experience

Tools

HammerTech

DOB NOW documentation

Job description

Overview

Are you looking for a highly rewarding opportunity that provides extensive career growth opportunity? Gilbane is seeking a Site Safety Manager to supervise all safety efforts on a single large project, located in The Bronx with direct reports.

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 operations on the project and promotes the Gilbane Cares safety culture
• Ensures trade contractor activities are preplanned for safety through scope review, preconstruction meetings, JHA reviews, Pre-Task Plans (PTPs), High Risk Activity workplans, etc.
• Ensures contractors meet Gilbane safety submittal requirements
• Ensures trade contractors compliance with Gilbane safety plan & expectations
• Maintains all safety related documentation
• Makes recommendations concerning situations hazardous to employee Safety and Total Worker Health
• Utilizes HammerTech to audit and monitor project team implementation of the Safety Plan
• Perform High Energy Control Assessments, OSHA-Specific Inspections and Site Logistics Inspections
• Provides and analyzes HammerTech trending reports with project team and develops action plans
• Coaches project teams in effective hazard identification/recognition and correction of issues using HammerTech Inspections/ Observations
• 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

EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION

• Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Safety & Health, Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field preferred
• Minimum 4–7 years of NYC construction safety experience on projects requiring an approved Site Safety Plan (SSP) under NYC DOB regulations
• Valid NYC Department of Buildings (DOB) Site Safety Manager (SSM) License, active and in good standing (required)

• CHST Requirement — Candidates must hold, or be able to obtain, the CHST credential within six months of their start date.

• OSHA 30‑Hour Construction Safety Certification (required)
• Valid Site Safety Training (SST) Supervisor Card in accordance with Local Law 196
• NYC major building, alteration, or demolition experience preferred
• Or an equivalent combination of education and NYC‑specific experience accepted

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Comprehensive working knowledge of NYC Building Code Chapter 33, NYC Administrative Code §3310, OSHA regulations, and DOB rules related to construction safety
• Ability to implement and enforce Site Safety Plans (SSPs)
• Proficient in identifying existing and potential jobsite hazards, issuing corrective actions, and exercising stop‑work authority when necessary
• Experience coordinating with DOB inspectors, general contractors, construction managers, and trade contractors during inspections, audits, and enforcement actions
• Strong documentation skills, including daily site safety logs, inspection reports, incident reports, and corrective action tracking
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) and familiarity with DOB NOW documentation requirements
• Strong written and verbal communication skills to conduct safety meetings, toolbox talks, orientations, and regulatory briefings
• Ability to lead safety meetings and coordinate with contractors and DOB inspectors

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 New York City this ranges from $120,000-155,000 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 Affirmitive 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.