Site Safety Manager

Requisition Title

Site Safety Manager

2026-13109

Job Locations

US-NY-New York

Category

Safety

Company: Name

Gilbane Building Company

Location: Location

US-NY-New York

Requisition Post Information*: External Company Name

Gilbane Development Company

Requisition Post Information*: External Company URL http://www.gilbaneco.com/

Location: Postal Code

10018

Location: Address

1411 Broadway

Position Type (Portal Searching)

Full-Time

• 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's, Pre-Task Plans (PTPs), 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 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 team in effective hazard identification and correction of issues using HammerTech
• 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”

• Bachelor’s degree in occupational safety & health, Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field preferred
• Minimum 4–5 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 (required)
• 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 (required)
• Valid Site Safety Training (SST) Supervisor Card in accordance with Local Law 196
• NYC major building, alteration, or demolition experience preferred
• Or an equivalent combination of education and NYC‑specific experience accepted

• 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 (SSP)
• 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 subcontractors 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

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 New York City this ranges from $120,000-150,000 plus benefits and retirement program.

Gilbane offers an excellent total compensation package which includes competitive health and welfare benefits and a generous profit-sharing/401k plan. We invest in our employees’ education and have built Gilbane University into a top training organization in the construction industry. Qualified applicants who are offered a position must pass a pre-employment substance abuse test.

Please do not forward unsolicited agency resumes to our jobs alias, website, or to any Gilbane employee.