Site Safety Manager

Requisition Title

Site Safety Manager Requisition ID

2026-13374 Job Locations

US-NY-Bronx Category

Safety Company : Name

Gilbane Building Company Location : Location

US-NY-Bronx Requisition Post Information* : External Company Name

Gilbane Development Company Requisition Post Information* : External Company URL

http://www.gilbaneco.com/ Location : Postal Code

10473 Location : Address

1920 Turnbull Ave Position Type (Portal Searching)

Full-Time

Supports all safety operations on the project and promotes the Gilbane Cares safety culture

Ensures trade contractor activities are preplanned for safety through scope review, preconstruction meetings, JHA reviews, Pre-Task Plans (PTPs) , High Risk Activity workplans, etc.

Ensures contractors meet Gilbane safety submittal requirements

Ensures trade contractors compliance with Gilbane safety plan & expectations

Maintains all safety related documentation

Makes recommendations concerning situations hazardous to employee Safety and Total Worker 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 teams in effective hazard identification/recognition and correction of issues using HammerTech Inspections/ Observations

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”

EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION

Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Safety & Health, Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field preferred

Minimum 4–7 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)

Construction Health and Safety Technician (CHST) certification is required— 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

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

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 (SSPs)

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 trade contractors 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 $140,000-185,000 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.

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.

Note to Recruiters, Placement Agencies, and Similar Organizations : Gilbane does not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies. Please do not forward unsolicited agency resumes to our jobs alias, website, or to any Gilbane employee. Gilbane will not pay fees to any third party agency or firm and will not be responsible for any agency fees associated with unsolicited resumes. Unsolicited resumes received will be considered property of Gilbane and will be processed accordingly.