Safety Program Manager

Gilbane•Chicago, IL

About The Position

Next 150 Construction, a wholly owned subsidiary of Gilbane Building Company, is seeking a Safety Program Manager to support the National Director of Safety and the safety team. The role coordinates enterprise-wide safety initiatives, including training and development, Safety Management System implementation, program support, and compliance assurance. The Safety Program Manager manages safety technology and data initiatives, develops standardized dashboards and analytics, partners with internal departments, and supports safety and health programs. The position may require occasional evening or weekend work for urgent incident response, audits, or special training events.

Requirements

  • Five years of experience leading multiple facilities and/or a geographically dispersed workforce.
  • Bachelor’s degree in data management, analytics, engineering, or an HSE-related field.
  • Strong business acumen, leadership, and demonstrated ability to execute enterprise-level program deployment.
  • Deep understanding of EHS measurements, processes, and metrics.
  • Strong skills in data management, engineering, and analysis.
  • Strong knowledge of IT data systems and data development.
  • Experience managing internal and external teams to support implementation of multiple projects.
  • Strong writing, editing, and communication skills.
  • Deep understanding of safety management systems and key performance metrics.
  • Ability to create meaningful and easily interpretable data visualizations.
  • Strategic thinking and operational execution discipline.
  • Strong investigative and analytical abilities.
  • High integrity, discretion, and confidentiality.
  • Excellent communication and cross-functional leadership skills.
  • Excellent leadership and interpersonal skills, including the ability to influence field supervision and craft personnel.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, attention to detail, and emphasis on root-cause thinking.
  • Effective written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to produce clear safety reports, memos, and training materials.
  • Highly organized, self-motivated, and able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
  • Commitment to fostering a positive safety culture and continuous improvement.
  • Qualified applicants offered a position must pass a pre-employment substance abuse test.

Nice To Haves

  • Professional safety certifications, such as BCSP safety certifications, CSP, CIH, or CHMM.

Responsibilities

  • Manage development and implementation of HammerTech, keeping it current with Next 150 activities, business reorganizations, contacts, and permissions.
  • Develop automated data solutions to simplify data collection and integration with the Next 150 management system.
  • Develop and manage standardized performance dashboards and analytics.
  • Partner with Training, Operations, Equipment, and other internal departments to align safety with organizational directives.
  • Analyze data from a QAQC standpoint to ensure data integrity.
  • Assist with developing safety and health programs.
  • Perform other administrative functions to support the safety team.

Benefits

  • Benefits and retirement program.
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