Safety Professional III

Gilbane Building Company • Rochester, MN

2d • $92,000 - $115,000

About The Position

Gilbane is seeking a Safety Professional III to support safety efforts on a single project with more than 250 workers or high-hazard work. The role helps protect and promote the interests of Gilbane and its client while supporting a safe, inclusive project environment. The Safety Professional provides guidance, training, documentation, inspections, and incident investigation, and acts as a liaison with insurance carriers. The role also coaches less experienced team members and demonstrates the characteristics of a developing leader.

Requirements

• 3–5 years of construction safety management experience.
• BCSP credential.
• Proficient knowledge of construction safety principles, techniques, and methods.
• Practical knowledge of OSHA laws, regulations, and policies.
• Ability to identify known potential exposures and recommend corrective action.
• Strong computer skills and familiarity with the Microsoft Office suite.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Safety Management or Engineering preferred, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Promote the Gilbane Cares safety culture.
• Ensure contractor activities are preplanned for safety through scope reviews, preconstruction meetings, job hazard analysis reviews, and safety task analyses.
• Ensure contractors meet Gilbane safety submittal requirements.
• Ensure contractors comply with the Gilbane safety plan and expectations.
• Maintain safety-related documentation.
• Make recommendations about situations hazardous to employee safety or health.
• Use SafetyNet to audit and monitor project team implementation of the Safety Plan.
• Perform at least 15 SafetyNet inspections per month, with at least 100 observations in each inspection.
• Provide project teams with safety training on Gilbane, client, and OSHA requirements.
• Investigate all accidents and near misses and complete required paperwork.
• Ensure project teams have safety equipment and resources.
• Serve as project liaison and manage project correspondence with insurance carriers.
• Coach and mentor less experienced team members.
• Support a positive and inclusive work environment.

Benefits

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

What This Job Offers

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