Safety Director I

About the Role

Gilbane is seeking a Safety Director I to lead the safety function for a Division or multiple Business Units (BU). As a Top-10 ENR Contractor, Gilbane is a family-owned business with 45 offices that has been shaping communities since 1870. 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.

Responsibilities

• Oversees the successful implementation of the Gilbane Cares safety culture across the business
• Develops and ensures distribution and understanding of Project specific safety plans for all new projects based on Safety Alignment Assessment
• Performs at least 6 SafetyNet inspections per month with at least 100 observations in each inspection
• Utilizes SafetyNet to Audit and monitor project team implementation of the Safety Plan
• Analyzes SafetyNet trending reports & shares them with project teams
• Coaches & mentors project teams in effective hazard identification and correction of issues using SafetyNet
• Ensures open SafetyNet items are closed in a timely manner
• Assists teams with developing corrective action plans
• Identifies & provides relevant training within the Business Unit(s) (i.e. IIF, topical, Blocking & Tackling, Playbooks, etc.)
• Ensures that all incidents are investigated/documented/closed per Gilbane company policy
• Analyzes leading and lagging indicators, provides direction to Business Unit leadership on focus areas and trends, and recommends corrective actions when needed
• Supports business development in responding to client safety pre-qualifications, Safety Presentations, etc.
• Attends Peer Group meetings as directed by the Corporate Safety Director
• Develops professional safety relationships internally and externally, and participates in industry peer meetings and/or professional organizations
• Assists Area & Corporate Safety Directors with initiatives and requests for information
• Manages Gilbane internal Safety awards in Division
• Ensures project teams understand Gilbane safety plans, playbooks, procedures, OSHA & other regulatory standards
• Before project award, works with operations & BD to provide recommendations for the Risk Analysis Form and safety staffing within the fee proposal
• Represents Safety at all Division meetings
• Trains and manages activities of Management Candidates (MC) assigned to Safety
• Participates in Performance reviews of project teams and management regarding safety
• Assists Corporate Legal and Risk Management in accident investigations and litigation as required
• Represents Gilbane in regulatory appeals and settlements
• Develops strategic safety programs and initiatives for Division & provides suggestions for corporate safety strategy
• Represents Gilbane in industry outreach presentations and meetings
• May be required to assist with tasks typically assigned to more junior positions
• Responsible for the career development and coaching of team members
• Fosters a positive and inclusive work environment to motivate and engage team members
• Interprets and translates the organizational strategy, ensuring team understanding of their role in accomplishing strategic goals
• Partners with business development to ensure seamless integration with sales strategies, client capture plans, and account plans
• Optimizes profit levers and gross profit margin tactics to achieve performance targets on new sales
• Leads opportunities to strengthen client, partner, and industry relationships that help position Gilbane as the "Builder of Choice"

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Safety Management or Engineering preferred
• 7-10 years of construction safety management experience
• Associate or Certified Safety Professional or Certified Industrial Hygienist certification
• Certified and authorized instructor by GU and OSHA to teach safety courses to employees and contractors
• Or equivalent combination of education and experience

Skills

• 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
• Strong computer skills and familiarity with the Microsoft Office suite
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Strong management and leadership skills
• Ability to plan, direct, and manage a safety program within a Division

Benefits

• Competitive health and welfare benefits
• Generous profit-sharing/401k plan
• Multi-dimensional training opportunities through Gilbane University, a top training organization in the construction industry
• Opportunity to work with an experienced team and learn new industry skills

Pay

Salary ranges from $150,000 - $190,000 plus benefits and retirement program, based on factors such as geographic location, skills, education, and experience of the applicant, as well as internal equity and alignment with the team.