Search jobs > Chicago, IL > Project safety manager

Senior Project Safety Manager

Gilbane
Chicago, IL, US
Full-time

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 skills
  • Developed management, leadership and interpersonal skills

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.

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.

Need help finding the right job?

30+ days ago
Related jobs
Promoted
RAPP
Chicago, Illinois

RAPP Chicago is looking for a Senior Technical Project Manager to join our award-winning Program Management team. This is a high profile and fast paced role within the Data and Technology arms of RAPP and involves managing the full lifecycle development of multiple projects simultaneously with the p...

Promoted
Epiq Solutions
Lincolnwood, Illinois

At Epiq Solutions, the senior project manager owns project launch, planning, control, and delivery against timeline and budget. The senior project manager works across functions and with customers to ensure we delight customers, deliver for the business and improve our internal tools and processes. ...

Promoted
Jobot
Chicago, Illinois

We are seeking an experienced construction Senior Project Manager who will be responsible for overseeing multiple projects, or one large project across a variety of markets. A top Design-Build GC located in the city, we are looking for a Senior Project Manager to join our team. We build ground-up st...

Promoted
LJB, Inc.
Chicago, Illinois

We are looking to fill the role of a structural engineering project manager for our Safety practice. The project manager coordinates and communicates with clients as well lead teams of engineers, designers, and installers to deliver projects and foster client relationships. Strong leadership skills ...

Promoted
Braze
Chicago, Illinois

Development of a project plan that outlines the tasks, schedules, budgets, resources, and milestones needed to achieve the project goals. Responsible for defining a project's scope, objectives, and deliverables in consultation with stakeholders. Scheduling, and ensuring the entire project team has t...

Promoted
Diversified Communications
Chicago, Illinois

A Senior Project Manager (SPM) is responsible for the scope, schedule, cost, quality and client satisfaction of a project throughout its entire lifecycle, from Initiating through Closing phases. A project managers role is primarily focused around written and verbal communication to all project stake...

CVS Health
Chicago, Illinois

Participates as a team member, may be responsible for concurrent initiatives or act as a team lead for less complex projects based on resource requirements. Minimum 5+ years experience leading Projects, Programs, and/or Process Management. Proven track record in meeting project milestones and negoti...

Irvine Company
Chicago, Illinois

The Senior Manager will be part of the team that oversees 4. Administer any required project value engineering studies, constructability reviews or other special project requirements. Responsible for all design and construction activities related to assigned tenant improvement and re-investment proj...

bedatatech.com
Chicago, Illinois

Position: Senior Project Manager Location: Hybrid; three days a week onsite in Chicago IL Job Description: Minimum of 6 – 10 yrs. Individual will be responsible for varying sized projects including some large-scale enterprise wide initiatives and expected to follow project from inception to...

Highmark Health
IL, Working at Home, Illinois

Lead Project Managers and/or Program team in the development and maintenance of comprehensive plans for a defined program. Deliver presentations of project status to effectively communicate throughout the project life-cycle. Adhere to the Organization's project management methods, project life-cycle...