Safety Director - Gilbane Building Company

Do you consider yourself to be a highly technical, strong communicator with the desire to work in a team environment on complex projects? Gilbane is seeking a Safety Director to administer the safety program and serve as safety advisor for all job sites in the Division, holding divisional management accountable for safety compliance by the project team and all employees and subcontractors working at the sites. This role will sit primarily on the job site, with occasional travel to the office for trainings, meetings, etc.

This position can be based out of Cleveland, Columbus, Pittsburgh, or Detroit. 

Who are we?  

As a Top-10 ENR Contractor, Gilbane is a family-owned business with 45 offices that has been shaping communities since 1870. Consistently recognized as one of the most reputable construction management firms in the country, Gilbane is committed to delivering projects safely and on-time. You will have the opportunity to build schools, labs, hospitals, corporate offices, sports arenas and more! 

We are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

Who are you? 

You are a coach/leader who leads with an inclusive and empathetic mindset. You provide feedback and guidance to help others excel in their current or future roles. You determine priorities, delegate work, and effectively communicate progress. You establish measures to assess the impact, quality, and timeliness of results while praising successes and sharing lessons learned. You build high performing teams by attracting, engaging, developing, and retaining talented individuals through motivation and discipline to maximize impact on the organization and the individual.  

You leverage business insights by understanding industry trends, local market/economic conditions, and Gilbane’s business model to make critical decisions and create competitive advantage. You deploy a strategic mindset when considering solutions to long-term opportunities and risks that may develop in the future.  

Your core values match Gilbane’s: Integrity, Caring, Teamwork, Toughmindedness, Dedication to Excellence, Discipline, Loyalty, and Entrepreneurship. 

What’s in it for you?   

Gilbane offers employees multi-dimensional training opportunities through a number of resources. While managing your responsibilities to projects, you will be able to enroll in trainings through our award-winning Gilbane University to build leadership and technical skills. In addition, you would work with an experienced team which provides you with the opportunity to learn new industry skills every day. You will protect and promote the interests of both Gilbane and the client in all matters as well as demonstrating the personal characteristics of a developing leader. 

• Serve as a safety professional resource to project teams throughout the Division and oversee/ promote the successful implementation of the Gilbane Cares safety culture
• Support business development in responding to client safety pre-qualifications, Safety Presentations, etc.
• Before project award, work with operations & BD to provide recommendations for the Risk Analysis Form and safety staffing within the fee proposal
• Develop and ensure distribution and understanding of Project specific safety plans for all new projects based on Safety Alignment Assessment
• Ensure project teams understand Gilbane safety plans, playbooks, procedures, OSHA & other regulatory standards
• Utilize SafetyNet to Audit and monitor project team implementation of the Safety Plan
• Perform at least 6 SafetyNet inspections/month with at least 100 observations each inspection.
• Coach & mentor project teams in effective hazard identification and correction of issues using SafetyNet
• Analyze SafetyNet trending reports & share them with project teams
• Ensure open SafetyNet items are closed timely
• Assist teams with developing corrective action plans
• Identify & provide for relevant training within Division (i.e. IIF, topical, Blocking & Tackling, Playbooks, etc.)
• Ensure that all incidents are investigated/ documented/ closed per Gilbane company policy
• Represent Safety at all Division meetings
• Analyze leading and lagging indicators, advise/ provide direction to BU/ Division leadership on focus areas, trends and recommend corrective actions when needed
• Attend Peer Group meetings as directed by the Corporate Safety Director
• Develop professional safety relationships internally/ externally and participate in industry peer meetings and/or professional organizations
• Provide development, support and mentorship for BU Safety/ Project Safety Managers under Division oversight
• Train and manage activities of Management Candidates (MC) assigned to Safety
• Participate in Performance reviews of project teams and management regarding safety
• Manage Gilbane internal Safety awards in Division
• Assist Corporate Legal and Risk Management in accident investigations and litigation as required
• Represent Gilbane in regulatory appeals and settlements
• Assist Area & Corporate Safety Directors with initiatives and requests for information
• Develop strategic safety programs and initiatives for Division & provide suggestions for corporate safety strategy
• Represent Gilbane in industry outreach presentations and meetings

EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION

• Certified Safety Professional
• Bachelor's Degree in Safety Management, Construction Management, or similar field
• 10-15+ years of relevant construction safety experience
• Or equivalent combination of education and experience

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Strong people leadership skills and ability to manage a team
• Expert knowledge of construction safety and health principles, techniques, methods, regulations, and interpretations
• Capable of identifying current and future potential exposures and recommending corrective action
• Proficient computer skills and familiarity with the Microsoft Office suite
• Proficient written and verbal communication skills
• Proficient management, leadership, and interpersonal skills
• Certified and authorized instructor by GU and OSHA to teach safety courses to employees and contractors
• Ability to plan, direct and manage a safety program within a Division

Gilbane offers an excellent total compensation package which includes competitive health and welfare benefits and a generous profit-sharing/401k plan. We invest in our employees’ education and have built Gilbane University into a top training organization in the construction industry. Qualified applicants who are offered a position must pass a pre-employment substance abuse test.

Gilbane is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or disability status.

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