Sr Safety Manager - Data Center

Overview

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 led with an inclusive and empathetic mindset. You provide feedback and guidance to help others excel, determine priorities, delegate work, and communicate progress effectively. You establish measures to assess impact, quality, and timeliness of results while praising successes and sharing lessons learned. You build high‑performing teams by attracting, engaging, developing, and retaining talented individuals, using motivation and discipline to maximize impact on the organization and individuals.

Gilbane offers employees multi‑dimensional training opportunities through resources such as Gilbane University. While managing your responsibilities to projects, you will enroll in trainings to build leadership and technical skills. You will work with an experienced team that offers daily learning opportunities and the chance to protect and promote the interests of both Gilbane and the client in all matters, demonstrating the characteristics of a developing leader.

• 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 in each inspection.
• Utilize Safety Net to audit and monitor project team implementation of the Safety Plan.
• Analyze Safety Net trending reports and share them with project teams.
• Coach and mentor project teams in effective hazard identification and correction of issues using Safety Net.
• Ensure open Safety Net items are closed in a timely manner.
• Assist teams with developing corrective action plans.
• Identify and provide relevant training within the Business Unit(s).
• Ensure all incidents are investigated, documented, and closed per Gilbane company policy.
• Analyze leading and lagging indicators, provide direction to Business Unit leadership on focus areas and trends, and recommend corrective actions when needed.
• Provide development, support, and mentorship for Safety Managers under oversight.
• Support business development in responding to client safety pre‑qualifications and Safety Presentations.
• 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 be required to 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, ensuring team understanding of their role in accomplishing strategic goals.
• Collaborate closely with business development to ensure seamless integration with sales strategies, including performance metrics on assigned projects, pursuits, and client deliverables.
• Actively participate in opportunities to strengthen client, partner, and industry relationships…