Site Safety Manager

Gilbane Building Company • New York, NY

1d • $120,000 - $155,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Gilbane is seeking a Site Safety Manager to supervise all safety efforts on a single large project, located in The Bronx with direct reports. Gilbane is a family-owned business with 45 offices that has been shaping communities since 1870. As a Top-10 ENR Contractor, Gilbane is consistently recognized as one of the most reputable construction management firms in the country, committed to delivering projects safely and on-time. The company is dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace. The ideal candidate is a coach/leader with an inclusive and empathetic mindset, who provides feedback and guidance, determines priorities, delegates work, and effectively communicates progress. They establish measures to assess impact, quality, and timeliness of results, while praising successes and sharing lessons learned. They build high-performing teams by attracting, engaging, developing, and retaining talented individuals through motivation and discipline. They leverage business insights by understanding industry trends, local market/economic conditions, and Gilbane’s business model to make critical decisions and create competitive advantage, deploying a strategic mindset when considering solutions to long-term opportunities and risks. Core values include Integrity, Caring, Teamwork, Toughmindedness, Dedication to Excellence, Discipline, Loyalty, and Entrepreneurship.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Safety & Health, Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field preferred
• Minimum 4–7 years of NYC construction safety experience on projects requiring an approved Site Safety Plan (SSP) under NYC DOB regulations
• Valid NYC Department of Buildings (DOB) Site Safety Manager (SSM) License, active and in good standing (required)
• CHST Requirement — Candidates must hold, or be able to obtain, the CHST credential within six months of their start date.
• OSHA 30‑Hour Construction Safety Certification (required)
• Valid Site Safety Training (SST) Supervisor Card in accordance with Local Law 196
• Comprehensive working knowledge of NYC Building Code Chapter 33, NYC Administrative Code §3310, OSHA regulations, and DOB rules related to construction safety
• Ability to implement and enforce Site Safety Plans (SSPs)
• Proficient in identifying existing and potential jobsite hazards, issuing corrective actions, and exercising stop‑work authority when necessary
• Experience coordinating with DOB inspectors, general contractors, construction managers, and trade contractors during inspections, audits, and enforcement actions
• Strong documentation skills, including daily site safety logs, inspection reports, incident reports, and corrective action tracking
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) and familiarity with DOB NOW documentation requirements
• Strong written and verbal communication skills to conduct safety meetings, toolbox talks, orientations, and regulatory briefings
• Ability to lead safety meetings and coordinate with contractors and DOB inspectors

Nice To Haves

• NYC major building, alteration, or demolition experience preferred
• Or an equivalent combination of education and NYC‑specific experience accepted

Responsibilities

• Supports all safety operations on the project and promotes the Gilbane Cares safety culture
• Ensures trade contractor activities are preplanned for safety through scope review, preconstruction meetings, JHA reviews, Pre-Task Plans (PTPs), High Risk Activity workplans, etc.
• Ensures contractors meet Gilbane safety submittal requirements
• Ensures trade contractors compliance with Gilbane safety plan & expectations
• Maintains all safety related documentation
• Makes recommendations concerning situations hazardous to employee Safety and Total Worker Health
• Utilizes HammerTech to audit and monitor project team implementation of the Safety Plan
• Perform High Energy Control Assessments, OSHA-Specific Inspections and Site Logistics Inspections
• Provides and analyzes HammerTech trending reports with project team and develops action plans
• Coaches project teams in effective hazard identification/recognition and correction of issues using HammerTech Inspections/ Observations
• Investigates all accidents/near misses and complete all paperwork required
• Ensures project teams have safety equipment and resources
• Serves as project liaison and manages project correspondence with Insurance carriers
• Provides safety training to project teams on Gilbane, client, and OSHA requirements
• Trains direct reports on processes, procedures, and completion of daily tasks
• Manages workload and performance of direct reports, ensuring alignment with overall company standards
• Fosters a positive and inclusive work environment to motivate and engage team members
• Aids in communicating company and department strategy to direct reports
• Collaborates closely with business development to ensure seamless integration with sales strategies including performance metrics on your assigned projects, pursuits, and client deliverables
• Actively participates in opportunities to strengthen client, partner, and industry relationships that position Gilbane as the “Builder of Choice”

Benefits

• Multi-dimensional training opportunities through Gilbane University
• Competitive health and welfare benefits
• Generous profit-sharing/401k plan
• Opportunity to learn new industry skills every day
• Opportunity to build schools, labs, hospitals, corporate offices, sports arenas and more

What This Job Offers

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