Safety Director

Overview

Leads safety program for construction projects, managing culture, inspections, training, compliance.

Key Responsibilities

• safetynet audits
• incident investigation
• training programs
• safety planning
• client pre‑qualifications
• regulatory representation

Tasks

-Develop strategic safety programs and initiatives for Division & provide suggestions for corporate safety strategy -Utilizes SafetyNet to Audit and monitor project team implementation of the Safety Plan -Responsible for the career development and coaching of team members -Develops professional safety relationships internally and externally, and participates in industry peer meetings and/or professional organizations -Supports business development in responding to client safety pre-qualifications, Safety Presentations, etc. -Identifies & provides relevant training within the Business Unit(s) (i.e. IIF, topical, Blocking & Tackling, Playbooks, etc.) -Ensures project teams understand Gilbane safety plans, playbooks, procedures, OSHA & other regulatory standards -Oversees the successful implementation of the Gilbane Cares safety culture across the business -Manages Gilbane internal Safety awards in Division -Fosters a positive and inclusive work environment to motivate and engage team members -Analyzes SafetyNet trending reports & shares them with project teams -Assists Area & Corporate Safety Directors with initiatives and requests for information -Assists teams with developing corrective action plans -Ensures that all incidents are investigated/ documented/ closed per Gilbane company policy -Attends Peer Group meetings as directed by the Corporate Safety Director -Represents Safety at all Division meetings -May be required to assist with tasks typically assigned to more junior positions -Assists Corporate Legal and Risk Management in accident investigations and litigation as required -Represent Gilbane in regulatory appeals and settlements -Analyzes leading and lagging indicators, provides direction to Business Unit leadership on focus areas and trends, and recommends corrective actions when needed -Coaches & mentors project teams in effective hazard identification and correction of issues using SafetyNet -Ensures open SafetyNet items are closed in a timely manner -Represent Gilbane in industry outreach presentations and meetings -Trains and manage activities of Management Candidates (MC) assigned to Safety -Interprets and translates the organizational strategy, ensuring team understanding of their role in accomplishing strategic goals -Performs at least 6 SafetyNet inspections per month with at least 100 observations in each inspection -Develops and ensures distribution and understanding of Project specific safety plans for all new projects based on Safety Alignment Assessment -Participates in Performance reviews of project teams and management regarding safety -Before project award, works with operations & BD to provide recommendations for the Risk Analysis Form and safety staffing within the fee proposal -Partners with business development to ensure seamless integration with sales strategies, client capture plans and account plans. Optimizes profit levers and gross profit margin tactics to achieve performance targets on new sales. Leads opportunities to strengthen client, partner, and industry relationships that help position Gilbane as the ”Builder of Choice”

Requirements

• osha
• microsoft office
• 7-10 years
• bachelor's
• chst
• leadership

What You Bring

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. -Certified and authorized instructor by GU and OSHA to teach safety courses to employees and contractors -Or equivalent combination of education and experience -Ability to plan, direct, and manage a safety program within a Division -Capable of identifying current and future potential exposures and recommending corrective action -Strong computer skills and familiarity with the Microsoft Office suite -7-10 years of construction safety management experience -Strong written and verbal communication skills -Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Safety Management or Engineering preferred -Associate or Certified Safety Professional or Certified Industrial Hygienist or CHST certification is required -Strong management and leadership skills -Expert knowledge of construction safety and health principles, techniques, methods, regulations, and interpretations

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Benefits

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. 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! 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. 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.

About Gilbane

-As a family-owned company, Gilbane has built a reputation for excellence and reliability, operating through its two main subsidiaries: Gilbane Building Company and Gilbane Development Company. -The Gilbane Building Company is renowned for its comprehensive construction services, which encompass construction management, preconstruction, and facilities management. -On the real estate front, Gilbane Development Company is dedicated to creating and implementing dynamic real estate programs that cater to public, private, and nonprofit sectors. The company excels in real estate development, investment, and property management, offering a full spectrum of services that include site selection, financing, and project management. -Gilbane's approach is characterized by a client-focused philosophy, where the company adapts its global knowledge to address local challenges effectively.

Sector Specialisms

Security Clearance

-must pass a pre‑employment substance abuse test.