Sr Safety Manager

Gilbane Building Company • Orlando, OK

21h

About The Position

Gilbane is seeking a Senior Safety Manager to lead the safety function for one Business Unit or multiple small Business Units. The role oversees implementation of Gilbane’s safety culture and project-specific safety plans, monitors safety performance, supports incident investigations, and guides teams in identifying hazards and correcting issues. It also provides leadership, coaching, and career development for team members and Safety Managers, while supporting business development and client safety requirements.

Requirements

• 5–7 years of construction safety management experience.
• Associate or Certified Safety Professional certification.
• 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 the Microsoft Office suite.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong management and leadership skills.
• Ability to manage and execute a safety program within a Business Unit.
• Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be considered.

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 the Safety Plan.
• Analyze SafetyNet trending reports and share findings with project teams.
• Coach and mentor project teams in effective hazard identification and correction of issues using SafetyNet.
• Ensure open SafetyNet items are closed in a timely manner.
• Assist teams with developing corrective action plans.
• Identify and provide relevant training within the Business Unit(s).
• Ensure incidents are investigated, documented, and closed in accordance with company policy.
• Analyze leading and lagging indicators, advise Business Unit leadership on focus areas and trends, and recommend corrective actions when needed.
• Provide development, support, and mentorship for Safety Managers under oversight.
• Support business development by responding to client safety pre-qualifications and 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 and/or professional organizations.
• Assist the Safety Director with initiatives and requests for information.
• Assist with Gilbane internal Safety awards in the Division.
• Perform tasks typically assigned to more junior positions when required.
• Provide career development and coaching for team members.
• Foster a positive and inclusive work environment to motivate and engage team members.
• Interpret and translate organizational strategy, ensuring the team understands its role in accomplishing strategic goals.
• Collaborate with business development to integrate safety 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/401(k) plan.
• Training opportunities through Gilbane University to build leadership and technical skills.
• Opportunity to work with an experienced team and learn industry skills.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed