The Safety Manager supervises all safety efforts on a single large project with direct reports.

• Supports all safety efforts on the project and promotes the Gilbane Cares safety culture
• Ensures contractor activities are preplanned for safety through scope review, preconstruction meetings, JHA review, STAs, etc.
• Ensures contractors meet Gilbane safety submittal requirements
• Ensures contractor compliance with Gilbane safety plan & expectations
• Maintains all safety related documentation
• Makes recommendations concerning situations hazardous to employee safety or health
• Utilizes SafetyNet to Audit and monitor project team implementation of the Safety Plan
• Performs at least 15 SafetyNet inspections per month with at least 100 observations in each inspection
• Provides and analyzes SafetyNet trending reports with project team and develops action plans
• Coaches project team in effective hazard identification and correction of issues using SafetyNet
• 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

KEY COMPETENCIES 

• Leverage Business Insights – Understand and act on industry trends, local market and economic conditions and our business model to make decisions and create competitive advantage. 
• Deploy a Strategic Mindset - Take a broad, global perspective when considering proactive solutions to long-term opportunities and risks that might develop in the future. 
• Display Emotional Intelligence - Demonstrate the capacity to recognize feelings and patterns of behavior and those of others. Manage emotions effectively in ourselves and our relationships. 
• Build High Performing Teams - Attract, select, develop, recognize, and retain talented individuals.?Utilize motivation and discipline to maximize performance and impact on the organization. 
• Drive Team Accountability - Determine priorities and delegate work; monitor and communicate progress.? Establish measures to assess the impact, quality and timeliness of results; praise success and learn from mistakes. 
• Coach and Develop Others - Provide feedback, instruction, and development guidance to help others excel in their current or future job responsibilities.? Plan for and support development of individual skills and abilities. 

EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION

• Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Safety Management or Engineering preferred
• 4-5 years of construction safety management experience
• BCSP credential
• Certified and authorized instructor by GU and OSHA to teach safety courses to employees and contractors
• Or equivalent combination of education and experience

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Comprehensive 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
• Developing management and leadership skills

Salary to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, and alignment with market data.    
For Albany, NY this ranges from $101,600.00 - $140,000.00 plus benefits and retirement program.

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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