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). You will coach and lead teams, establish measures to assess impact and quality, and build high-performing teams by attracting, engaging, developing, and retaining talent. You will leverage business insights to make critical decisions and deploy a strategic mindset to address long-term opportunities and risks. Your core values should align with Gilbane’s: Integrity, Caring, Teamwork, Toughmindedness, Dedication to Excellence, Discipline, Loyalty, and Entrepreneurship.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the successful implementation of the Gilbane Cares safety culture across the business.
• Develop and ensure distribution and understanding of project-specific safety plans for all new projects based on Safety Alignment Assessment.
• Perform at least 6 SafetyNet inspections per month with at least 100 observations in each inspection.
• Utilize SafetyNet to audit and monitor project team implementation of the Safety Plan.
• Analyze SafetyNet trending reports and share them 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) (e.g., IIF, topical, Blocking & Tackling, Playbooks, etc.).
• Ensure that all incidents are investigated, documented, and closed per Gilbane company policy.
• Analyze leading and lagging indicators, provide direction to Business Unit leadership on focus areas and trends, and recommend corrective actions when needed.
• Support business development in 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 Area & Corporate Safety Directors with initiatives and requests for information.
• Manage Gilbane internal Safety awards in Division.
• Ensure project teams understand Gilbane safety plans, playbooks, procedures, OSHA & other regulatory standards.
• Before project award, work with operations & BD to provide recommendations for the Risk Analysis Form and safety staffing within the fee proposal.
• Represent Safety at all Division meetings.
• Train and manage activities of Management Candidates (MC) assigned to Safety.
• Participate in performance reviews of project teams and management regarding safety.
• Assist Corporate Legal and Risk Management in accident investigations and litigation as required.
• Represent Gilbane in regulatory appeals and settlements.
• Develop strategic safety programs and initiatives for Division and provide suggestions for corporate safety strategy.
• Represent 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.
• Foster a positive and inclusive work environment to motivate and engage team members.
• Interpret and translate the organizational strategy, ensuring team understanding of their role in accomplishing strategic goals.
• Partner with business development to ensure seamless integration with sales strategies, client capture plans, and account plans.
• Optimize profit levers and gross profit margin tactics to achieve performance targets on new sales.
• Lead opportunities to strengthen client, partner, and industry relationships that help position Gilbane as the “Builder of Choice.”

Experience/Education Qualifications

• 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 Gilbane University and OSHA to teach safety courses to employees and contractors.
• Or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• 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.

Salary to be determined based on factors such as geographic location, skills, education, and/or experience of the applicant, as well as internal equity and alignment with the team. For Philadelphia, PA, this ranges from $155,000–$200,000 plus benefits and retirement program.

Benefits

• Competitive health and welfare benefits.
• Generous profit-sharing/401k plan.
• Multi-dimensional training opportunities through Gilbane University.
• Opportunity to learn new industry skills while working with an experienced team.