Gilbane
Safety Manager
123 N Wacker Drive, Chicago, IL 60606
On-site · Full-time · $105k–$135k (as posted)
First seen by offpeak October 9, 2026
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Overview
Next 150 Construction, a wholly owned subsidiary of Gilbane Building Company, is seeking a Safety Manager to lead all project safety efforts on a large-scale construction project. This role is responsible for ensuring compliance with safety standards and regulations by the project team, employees, and subcontractors, while overseeing onsite safety personnel. The position is primarily based on the jobsite, with occasional travel to the office for meetings, training, and other business activities.
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.
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, 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 and analyzes SafetyNet trending reports with project team and develops action plans
- Coaches project team in effective hazard identification and correction of issues using SafetyNet
- 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”
Qualifications
EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION
- Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Safety Management or Engineering preferred
- 4-6 years of construction safety management experience
- BCSP credential
- Certified and authorized instructor by GU and OSHA to teach safety courses to employees and contractors
- Or equivalent combination of education and experience
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
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Developing management and leadership 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 Illinois this ranges from $105,000-$135,000 plus benefits and retirement program.
Next 150 Construction Services has an unwavering focus on safety, the environment and caring about everyone involved in our work.
Qualified applicants who are offered a position must pass a pre-employment substance abuse test.
Next 150 Construction Services is not accepting unsolicited resumes from third party recruiters at this time.
Next 150 Construction Services is an 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.
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