Safety Professional III at Gilbane Building Company

Chicago, Illinois, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

10 Jun, 26

Salary

115000.0

Posted On

12 Mar, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Safety Culture Promotion, Scope Review, JHA Review, STA Review, Safety Submittal Compliance, Safety Plan Implementation, Safety Documentation Maintenance, Hazard Identification, SafetyNet Auditing, Safety Training, Accident Investigation, Near Miss Investigation, Safety Equipment Provisioning, Insurance Correspondence, Mentoring, Construction Safety Management

Industry

Construction

Description

Overview Are you looking for a highly rewarding opportunity that provides extensive career growth opportunity? Gilbane is seeking a Safety Professional III to support all safety efforts on a single project with >250 workforce or high hazard work. 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 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 safety training to project teams on Gilbane, client, and OSHA requirements Investigates all accidents/near misses and completes all paperwork required Ensures project teams have safety equipment and resources Serves as project liaison and manages project correspondence with Insurance carriers Maintains all safety related documentation Coaches and mentors less experienced team members Supports a positive and inclusive work environment Qualifications EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Safety Management or Engineering preferred 3-5 years of construction safety management experience BCSP credential Or equivalent combination of education and experience KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES Proficient knowledge of construction safety principles, techniques, and methods Practical knowledge of OSHA laws, regulations, and policies Capable of identifying known potential exposures and recommending corrective action Strong computer skills and familiarity with the Microsoft Office suite Strong written and verbal communication skills Strong interpersonal skills 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 (Insert State) this ranges from $90,000-$115,000 plus benefits and retirement program. 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.

Responsibilities

The Safety Professional III will be responsible for promoting the Gilbane Cares safety culture by ensuring contractor activities are preplanned and compliant with safety requirements through scope review and documentation checks. This role also involves conducting regular safety inspections, investigating incidents, providing safety training, and mentoring less experienced team members.