Sr Safety Manager - Data Center

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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 Safety Manager - Data Center to lead the safety function for large, hyperscale Data Center projects.

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 are a coach/leader who leads with an inclusive and empathetic mindset. You provide feedback and guidance to help others excel in their current or future roles, determine priorities, delegate work and communicate progress. You establish measures to assess impact, quality, and timeliness of results, share lessons learned, and build high‑performing teams. You leverage business insights and deploy a strategic mindset when considering long‑term opportunities and risks.

Gilbane offers multi‑dimensional training opportunities. While managing your responsibilities to projects, you can enroll in trainings through Gilbane University to build leadership and technical skills. You will work with an experienced team and protect Gilbane’s and client’s interests.

• Oversee the successful implementation of the Gilbane Cares safety culture across the business.
• Develop and ensure distribution and understanding of project‑specific safety plans for all new projects based on Safety Alignment Assessment.
• Perform at least 6 Safety Net inspections per month with at least 100 observations each.
• Utilize Safety Net to audit and monitor project team implementation of the Safety Plan.
• Analyze Safety Net trending reports & share them with project teams.
• Coach & mentor project teams in effective hazard identification and correction using Safety Net.
• Ensure open Safety Net items are closed in a timely manner.
• Assist teams with developing corrective action plans.
• Identify & provide relevant training within the Business Unit(s).
• Ensure that all incidents are investigated, documented, and closed per Gilbane company policy.
• Analyze leading and lagging indicators, provide direction to Business Unit leadership, and recommend corrective actions.
• Provide development, support, and mentorship for Safety Managers under oversight.
• Support business development in responding to client safety pre‑qualifications, Safety Presentations, etc.
• Attend Peer Group meetings as directed by the Corporate Safety Director.
• Develop professional safety relationships internally and externally, and participate in industry peer meetings and/or professional organizations.
• Assist Safety Director with initiatives and requests for information.
• Assist with Gilbane internal Safety awards in Division.
• May assist with tasks typically assigned to more junior positions.
• Responsible for the career development and coaching of team members.
• Foster a positive and inclusive work environment to motivate and engage team members.
• Interpret and translate the organizational strategy and ensure team understanding of their role in accomplishing strategic goals.
• Collaborate closely with business development to ensure seamless integration with sales strategies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Safety Management or Engineering preferred.
• 5–7 years of construction safety management experience.
• Hyperscale Data Center experience is required.
• Associate or Certified Safety Professional or CHST certification is required.
• Certified and authorized instructor by GU and OSHA to teach safety courses to employees and contractors.
• Or equivalent…