Sr Safety Manager
Job Locations
US-MI-Detroit
Requisition ID
2025-11648
Category
Safety
Overview
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 Senior Safety Manager tolead the safety function for single Business Unit (BU) or multiple small Business Units.
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.
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 & share 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
Provides development, support, and mentorship for Safety Managers under oversight
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 Safety Director with initiatives and requests for information
Assists with Gilbane internal Safety awards in Division
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
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"
Qualifications
EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION
Bachelor's degree in Occupational Safety Management or Engineering preferred
5-7 years of construction safety management experience
Associate or Certified Safety Professional or CHST certification
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,... For full info follow application link.
Gilbane is an 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.
