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About the Role

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

Responsibilities

Supports all safety operations on the project and promotes the Gilbane Cares safety culture.
Ensures trade contractor activities are preplanned for safety through scope review, preconstruction meetings, JHA reviews, Pre-Task Plans (PTPs), High Risk Activity workplans, etc.
Ensures contractors meet Gilbane safety submittal requirements.
Ensures trade contractors compliance with Gilbane safety plan & expectations.
Maintains all safety related documentation.
Makes recommendations concerning situations hazardous to employee Safety and Total Worker 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 teams in effective hazard identification/recognition and correction of issues using HammerTech Inspections/ Observations.
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 4–7 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 Requirement — Candidates must hold, or be able to obtain, the CHST credential within six months of their start date.
OSHA 30‑Hour Construction Safety Certification.
Valid Site Safety Training (SST) Supervisor Card in accordance with Local Law 196.
NYC major building, alteration, or demolition experience preferred.
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 (SSPs).
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 trade contractors 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)
HammerTech

Location

The Bronx

Work Type

Full-time

Experience Level

4–7 years

Education Level

Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Safety & Health, Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field preferred

Salary/Compensations

$120,000-155,000

Benefits

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

About the Company

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!

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.