Safety Director

Overview

Lead safety program for projects, ensuring compliance, coaching teams, and managing risk.

Key Responsibilities

• safetynet audits
• safety programs
• incident investigation
• safety training
• regulatory liaison
• risk analysis

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
• chst
• construction safety
• 7-10 yrs
• microsoft office
• leadership

What You Bring

-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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About Gilbane Building

-Provides construction management and real estate development solutions across various sectors. -Excels in delivering complex projects in commercial, residential, healthcare, education, and government sectors. -Known for precision in managing both large and small-scale projects. -Earns recognition for quality, safety, and sustainability in the construction industry. -Shapes skylines and communities through impactful projects. -Collaborates with all stakeholders to ensure successful project completion.

Sector Specialisms

Security Clearance

-must pass a pre‑employment substance abuse test.