Sr Project Safety Manager

at Gilbane Building Company in Chicago, Illinois, United States

Job Description

Sr Project Safety Manager
Job Locations

US-IL-Chicago

Requisition ID 
2024-8877  

Category 
Health and 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 Project Safety Manager to administer the safety program and serve as safety advisor, ensuring safety compliance by the project team and all employees and subcontractors working at the site. This role will sit primarily on the job site, with occasional travel to the office for trainings, meetings, etc.
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 someone who acts inclusively, showing empathy and treating others with respect and dignity in order to uphold Gilbane's core value of Caring and "People First" workplace culture. You seek to listen in order to understand and can convey information clearly. You're a strong problem solver who can identify, prioritize, and implement alternatives for solutions, and you demonstrate adaptability by collaborating with others and supporting team members to achieve excellence. A self-starter who shows passion, commitment, and ownership all while delivering on business outcomes and driving results. You're someone who identifies opportunities for new and improved ways of doing things that result in value-add solutions.
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

Support all safety efforts on the project and promote the Gilbane Cares safety culture
Ensure contractor activities are preplanned for safety through scope review, preconstruction meetings, JHA review, STAs, etc.
Ensure contractors meet Gilbane safety submittal requirements
Maintain all safety related documentation
Ensure contractor compliance with Gilbane safety plan & expectations
Make recommendations concerning situations hazardous to employee safety or health
Utilize SafetyNet to Audit and monitor project team implementation of the Safety Plan
Perform at least 15 SafetyNet inspections/month with at least 100 observations each inspection.
Coach project teams in effective hazard identification and correction of issues using SafetyNet
Provide and analyze SafetyNet trending reports with project team and develop action plans
Provide safety training to project teams on Gilbane, client and OSHA requirements
Investigate all accidents/near misses and complete all paperwork required
Serve as project liaison and manage project correspondence with Insurance carriers
Responsible for development and supervision of project safety managers
Ensure project teams have safety equipment and resources

Qualifications

EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION
BCSP credential
5 years of relevant experience
Certified as an OSHA 500 Trainer
Or equivalent combination of education and experience
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES
Comprehensive knowledge of construction safety and health principles, techniques, methods, regulations, and interpretations
Practical knowledge of OSHA laws, regulations and policies
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... 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.