Safety Director I

Description

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

Requirements

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

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance