Safety Manager - Federal

Gilbane Federal • Panama City, FL

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About The Position

Gilbane is seeking a Safety Manager to supervise safety efforts on a single large project and manage direct reports. The role supports the project’s safety program, promotes Gilbane’s safety culture, and works with contractors and project teams to plan safe work, comply with safety requirements, identify and correct hazards, and investigate incidents. The Safety Manager also provides safety training, maintains safety documentation, coordinates with insurance carriers, and develops the capabilities and performance of direct reports.

The position calls for an inclusive coach and leader who can set priorities, delegate work, communicate progress, develop high-performing teams, and apply business and industry insights to decisions. The Safety Manager collaborates with business development and participates in work that strengthens client, partner, and industry relationships. Gilbane describes training through Gilbane University and opportunities to develop leadership and technical skills while working with an experienced team.

Requirements

• 4–5 years of construction safety management experience.
• BCSP credential.
• Certified and authorized instructor by GU and OSHA to teach safety courses to employees and contractors.
• Comprehensive 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.
• Developing management and leadership skills.
• Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Safety Management or Engineering preferred; equivalent combinations of education and experience are accepted.
• Qualified applicants offered a position must pass a pre-employment substance abuse test.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Support project safety efforts and promote the Gilbane Cares safety culture.
• Ensure contractor activities are preplanned for safety through scope reviews, preconstruction meetings, JHA reviews, STAs, and other processes.
• Ensure contractors meet Gilbane safety submittal requirements and comply with the Gilbane safety plan and expectations.
• Maintain safety-related documentation.
• Recommend actions regarding situations hazardous to employee safety or health.
• Use SafetyNet to audit and monitor project-team implementation of the Safety Plan.
• Complete at least 15 SafetyNet inspections per month, with at least 100 observations in each inspection.
• Provide and analyze SafetyNet trend reports with the project team and develop action plans.
• Coach the project team in effective hazard identification and correction of issues using SafetyNet.
• Investigate all accidents and near misses and complete required paperwork.
• Ensure project teams have necessary safety equipment and resources.
• Serve as project liaison and manage project correspondence with insurance carriers.
• Provide project-team safety training on Gilbane, client, and OSHA requirements.
• Train direct reports on processes, procedures, and daily tasks.
• Manage direct reports’ workloads and performance in alignment with company standards.
• Foster a positive, inclusive work environment that motivates and engages team members.
• Help communicate company and department strategy to direct reports.
• Collaborate with business development to integrate with sales strategies, including performance metrics for assigned projects, pursuits, and client deliverables.
• Participate in opportunities to strengthen client, partner, and industry relationships and position Gilbane as the “Builder of Choice.”

Benefits

• Competitive health and welfare benefits.
• Generous profit-sharing and 401(k) plan.
• Education and training opportunities through Gilbane University, including leadership and technical skills development.

What This Job Offers

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