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About the Role

Gilbane is seeking a Site Safety Manager to supervise all safety efforts on a single large project with direct reports, offering extensive career growth opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Supports all safety efforts on the project and promotes the Gilbane Cares safety culture
• Ensures contractor activities are preplanned for safety through scope review, preconstruction meetings, JHA review's, Pre-Task Plans (PTPs), 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 HammerTech to Audit and monitor project team implementation of the Safety Plan
• Perform High Energy Control Assessments, OSHA-Specific Inspections and Site Logistics Inspections
• Provides and analyzes HammerTech trending reports with project team and develops action plans
• Coaches project team in effective hazard identification and correction of issues using HammerTech
• Investigates all accidents/near misses and complete all paperwork required
• Ensures project teams have safety equipment and resources
• Serves as project liaison and manages project correspondence with Insurance carriers
• Provides safety training to project teams on Gilbane, client, and OSHA requirements
• Trains direct reports on processes, procedures, and completion of daily tasks
• Manages workload and performance of direct reports, ensuring alignment with overall company standards
• Fosters a positive and inclusive work environment to motivate and engage team members
• Aids in communicating company and department strategy to direct reports
• 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”

Requirements

• Minimum 4–5 years of NYC construction safety experience on projects requiring an approved Site Safety Plan (SSP) under NYC DOB regulations
• Valid NYC Department of Buildings (DOB) Site Safety Manager (SSM) License, active and in good standing
• CHST credential must be obtained within six months of the start date
• OSHA 30‑Hour Construction Safety Certification
• Valid Site Safety Training (SST) Supervisor Card in accordance with Local Law 196
• Comprehensive working knowledge of NYC Building Code Chapter 33, NYC Administrative Code §3310, OSHA regulations, and DOB rules related to construction safety
• Ability to implement and enforce Site Safety Plans (SSP)
• Proficient in identifying existing and potential jobsite hazards, issuing corrective actions, and exercising stop‑work authority when necessary
• Experience coordinating with DOB inspectors, general contractors, construction managers, and subcontractors during inspections, audits, and enforcement actions
• Strong documentation skills, including daily site safety logs, inspection reports, incident reports, and corrective action tracking
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) and familiarity with DOB NOW documentation requirements
• Strong written and verbal communication skills to conduct safety meetings, toolbox talks, orientations, and regulatory briefings
• Ability to lead safety meetings and coordinate with contractors and DOB inspectors
• Qualified applicants who are offered a position must pass a pre-employment substance abuse test

Skills

• Leadership
• Inclusive and empathetic mindset
• Feedback and guidance
• Determining priorities
• Delegating work
• Effective communication
• Assessing impact, quality, and timeliness of results
• Praising successes
• Sharing lessons learned
• Building high performing teams
• Attracting, engaging, developing, and retaining talent
• Motivation and discipline
• Leveraging business insights
• Understanding industry trends
• Understanding local market/economic conditions
• Understanding Gilbane’s business model
• Strategic mindset
• Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• DOB NOW documentation requirements

Location

• New York City

Work Type

• Onsite
• Full-time

Experience Level

• 4-5 years of NYC construction safety experience

Education Level

• Bachelor’s degree in occupational safety & health, Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field preferred
• Equivalent combination of education and NYC‑specific experience accepted

Salary/Compensations

• $120,000-150,000

Benefits

• Competitive health and welfare benefits
• Generous profit-sharing/401k plan
• Multi-dimensional training opportunities through Gilbane University
• Retirement program

About the Company

• 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.
• Opportunity to build schools, labs, hospitals, corporate offices, sports arenas and more.

Equal Opportunity

• 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.