Safety Director I

Gilbane Building Company • New Albany, OH

16h

About The Position

Gilbane is seeking a Safety Director I to lead the safety function for a Division or multiple Business Units. The role oversees the implementation of Gilbane’s safety culture and programs, supports project teams in applying project-specific safety plans, and provides leadership, coaching, training, and guidance on construction safety. The Safety Director works with Division leadership, operations, business development, Corporate Safety, Legal, and Risk Management to address safety risks, improve performance, support client pursuits, and advance strategic safety initiatives.

The position also leads and develops team members, builds internal and external safety relationships, and helps ensure project teams understand company safety plans, procedures, and applicable regulatory standards. Salary will be determined based on factors including geographic location, skills, education, and experience.

Requirements

• Seven to ten years of construction safety management experience.
• Associate or Certified Safety Professional certification, or Certified Industrial Hygienist certification.
• Certified and authorized instructor by GU and OSHA to teach safety courses to employees and contractors.
• Expert knowledge of construction safety and health principles, techniques, methods, regulations, and interpretations.
• Ability to identify current and future potential exposures and recommend corrective action.
• Strong computer skills and familiarity with Microsoft Office.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong management and leadership skills.
• Ability to plan, direct, and manage a safety program within a Division.
• A bachelor’s degree in Occupational Safety Management or Engineering is preferred; equivalent combinations of education and experience are accepted.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Safety Management or Engineering.

Responsibilities

• Oversee successful implementation of the Gilbane Cares safety culture across the business.
• Develop and ensure distribution and understanding of project-specific safety plans for new projects based on the Safety Alignment Assessment.
• Perform at least six SafetyNet inspections per month, with at least 100 observations in each inspection.
• Use SafetyNet to audit and monitor project-team implementation of safety plans.
• Analyze SafetyNet trending reports and share findings with project teams.
• Coach and mentor project teams in hazard identification and correction of issues using SafetyNet.
• Ensure open SafetyNet items are closed in a timely manner and assist teams in developing corrective action plans.
• Identify and provide relevant training within Business Units.
• Ensure incidents are investigated, documented, and closed according to company policy.
• Analyze leading and lagging indicators, advise Business Unit leadership on focus areas and trends, and recommend corrective actions when needed.
• Support business development by responding to client safety pre-qualifications and preparing safety presentations.
• Attend Peer Group meetings as directed by the Corporate Safety Director.
• Develop professional safety relationships internally and externally and participate in industry peer meetings or professional organizations.
• Assist Area and Corporate Safety Directors with initiatives and requests for information.
• Manage Gilbane internal Safety awards in the Division.
• Ensure project teams understand Gilbane safety plans, playbooks, procedures, OSHA requirements, and other regulatory standards.
• Before project award, work with operations and business development to recommend Risk Analysis Form content and safety staffing for fee proposals.
• Represent Safety at all Division meetings.
• Train and manage the activities of Management Candidates assigned to Safety.
• Participate in safety-related performance reviews of project teams and management.
• Assist Corporate Legal and Risk Management with accident investigations and litigation as required.
• Represent Gilbane in regulatory appeals and settlements.
• Develop strategic safety programs and initiatives for the Division and provide suggestions for corporate safety strategy.
• Represent Gilbane in industry outreach presentations and meetings.
• Assist with tasks typically assigned to more junior positions when required.
• Support the career development and coaching of team members.
• Foster a positive and inclusive work environment that motivates and engages team members.
• Interpret and translate organizational strategy so the team understands its role in achieving strategic goals.
• Partner with business development to integrate sales strategies, client capture plans, and account plans; optimize profit levers and gross profit margin tactics; and strengthen client, partner, and industry relationships.

Benefits

• Competitive health and welfare benefits.
• Generous profit-sharing and 401(k) plan.
• Training opportunities through Gilbane University, including leadership and technical skills development.
• Opportunity to learn industry skills while working with an experienced team.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior