Safety Professional III

Overview

Are you looking for a highly rewarding opportunity that provides extensive career growth? Gilbane is seeking a Safety Professional III to support all safety efforts on a single project with more than 250 workforce or high hazard work.

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!

You are someone who acts inclusively, showing empathy and treating others with respect and dignity to uphold Gilbane’s core value of Caring and a “People First” workplace culture. You listen to understand, convey information clearly, solve problems, prioritize and implement solutions, collaborate, and support team members. A self‑starter who shows passion, commitment, ownership, delivers on business outcomes and drives results. You identify opportunities for new and improved ways of doing things that add value.

Gilbane offers multi‑dimensional training opportunities. While managing responsibilities, you can enroll in trainings through Gilbane University to build leadership and technical skills. Working with an experienced team provides daily learning of new industry skills. You will protect and promote the interests of both Gilbane and the client and demonstrate the characteristics of a developing leader.

• Promote the Gilbane Cares safety culture.
• Ensure contractor activities are preplanned for safety through scope review, preconstruction meetings, JHA review, STAs, etc.
• Ensure contractors meet Gilbane safety submittal requirements.
• Ensure contractor compliance with Gilbane safety plan and expectations.
• Maintain all safety-related documentation.
• Make recommendations concerning situations hazardous to employee safety or health.
• Utilize Safety Net to audit and monitor project team implementation of the safety plan.
• Perform at least 15 Safety Net inspections per month with at least 100 observations in each inspection.
• Provide safety training to project teams on Gilbane, client, and OSHA requirements.
• Investigate all accidents/near misses and complete all required paperwork.
• Ensure project teams have safety equipment and resources.
• Serve as project liaison and manage project correspondence with insurance carriers.
• Coach and mentor less experienced team members.
• Support a positive and inclusive work environment.

• Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Safety Management or Engineering preferred.
• 3–5 years of construction safety management experience.
• BCSP credential or equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Proficient knowledge of construction safety principles, techniques, and methods.
• Practical knowledge of OSHA laws, regulations, and policies.
• Capable of identifying known potential exposures and recommending corrective action.
• Strong computer skills and familiarity with the Microsoft Office suite.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills.

Salary is determined based on geographic location, skills, education, and experience, as well as internal equity. For San Jose, the range is $106,000–$133,000 plus benefits and retirement program. Gilbane offers a competitive total compensation package including health and welfare benefits, a profit‑sharing/401(k) plan, and a generous retirement program.

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. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.