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Requisition Title

Sr Safety Manager Requisition ID

2026-13480 Job Locations

US-NY-Syracuse Category

Safety Company : Name

Gilbane Building Company Location : Location

US-NY-Syracuse Requisition Post Information* : External Company Name

Gilbane Development Company Requisition Post Information* : External Company URL

http://www.gilbaneco.com/ Position Type (Portal Searching)

Full-Time

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

Utilizes Hammertech to audit and monitor project team implementation of the Safety Plan

Analyzes Hammertech trending reports & share them with project teams

Coaches & mentors project teams in effective hazard identification and correction of issues using SafetyNet

Ensures open Hammertech 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

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”

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.

Client Engagement – Interfacing with the clients EHS staff, analyzing data, incident investigation, and incident management.

EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION

Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Safety Management or Engineering preferred

10+ years of construction safety management experience

Associate or Certified Safety Professional certification

Certified and authorized instructor by GU and OSHA to teach safety courses to employees and contractors

Or equivalent combination of education and experience

Experience with Advanced Manufacturing Projects, Semiconductor, Data Centers etc. is mandatory

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

Hammertech software knowledge is prefered

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Strong management and leadership skills

Ability to manage and execute a safety program within a Business Unit

Salary to be determined based on factors such as geographic location, skills, education, and/or experience of the applicant, as well as the internal equity and alignment with the team. For Upstate NY, this ranges from $155,000.00-$180,000.00 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. Click here to view the physical demands and working conditions required to perform this role. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.

Note to Recruiters, Placement Agencies, and Similar Organizations : Gilbane does not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies. Please do not forward unsolicited agency resumes to our jobs alias, website, or to any Gilbane employee. Gilbane will not pay fees to any third party agency or firm and will not be responsible for any agency fees associated with unsolicited resumes. Unsolicited resumes received will be considered property of Gilbane and will be processed accordingly.

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