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Gilbane

Safety Professional II

Company : Gilbane

Location : Chicago, IL, 60602

Job Type : Full Time

Date Posted : 14 January 2026

Overview

Are you looking for a highly rewarding opportunity that provides extensive career growth opportunity? Gilbane is seeking a Safety Professional II to support all safety efforts on a single project with <250 workforce and not high hazard work; or provides safety support related to training, systems, and processes across the organization.

Who are we?  

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 may be just the right candidate for this or other roles. 

Who are you? 

You are someone who acts inclusively, showing empathy and treating others with respect and dignity in order to uphold Gilbane’s core value of Caring and “People First” workplace culture. You seek to listen in order to understand and can convey information clearly. You’re a strong problem solver who can identify, prioritize, and implement alternatives for solutions, and you demonstrate adaptability by collaborating with others and supporting team members to achieve excellence. A self-starter who shows passion, commitment, and ownership all while delivering on business outcomes and driving results. You’re someone who identifies opportunities for new and improved ways of doing things that result in value-add solutions.  

Your core values match Gilbane’s: Integrity, Caring, Teamwork, Toughmindedness, Dedication to Excellence, Discipline, Loyalty, and Entrepreneurship. 

What’s in it for you?   

Gilbane offers employees multi-dimensional training opportunities through a number of resources. While managing your responsibilities to projects, you will be able to enroll in trainings through our award-winning Gilbane University to build leadership and technical skills. In addition, you would work with an experienced team which provides you with the opportunity to learn new industry skills every day. You will protect and promote the interests of both Gilbane and the client in all matters as well as demonstrating the personal characteristics of a developing leader. 

Responsibilities

  • Promotes the Gilbane Cares safety culture
  • Ensures contractor activities are preplanned for safety through scope review, preconstruction meetings, JHA review, STAs, 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 SafetyNet to audit and monitor project team implementation of the Safety Plan
  • Performs at least 15 SafetyNet inspections per month with at least 100 observations in each inspection
  • Provides safety training to project teams on Gilbane, client, and OSHA requirements
  • Investigates all accidents/near misses and completes all paperwork required
  • Ensures project teams have safety equipment and resources

Training and systems focused Safety Professional II:

  • Assists Corporate and Division Safety Directors with miscellaneous administration support (i.e. reports, safety data for proposals, employee training certs, meeting notes, etc.)
  • Participates in Safety Report/ Dashboard reviews and coordinate follow-up actions with appropriate parties
  • Coordinates with Gilbane Information Technology/Data Group spearheading integration efforts of Safety Observation software (SafetyNet) data into the Electronic Data Warehouse
  • Provides recommendations to improve Safety Observation software use and micro-strategy dashboard designs
  • Establishes standards for entering projects, vendors, users and uses standard reports in Safety Observation software to ensure consistency and accuracy of data required for successful mapping, integration, and validation
  • Assists with Program Management Systems software questions, issues, data scrubbing and coordinate vendor assistance if required
  • Manages rollout of Safety training in the field (Safety Observation software, Program Management Systems, Micro-strategies, etc.)
  • Provides ergonomic training, assessments, and recommendations to employees throughout the enterprise
  • Provides First Aid/CPR/AED training to employees when traveling to jobsites and offices

Qualifications

EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION

  • Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Safety Management or Engineering preferred
  • 1-2 years of relevant experience
  • Or equivalent combination of education and experience

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

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

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 (Insert State) this ranges from $77,100-$106,000 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. 

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Frequently asked questions

Safety Professionals II in Chicago must continuously update their knowledge on OSHA laws specific to Illinois, ensuring compliance within construction projects. Staying informed through local seminars and Gilbane’s training programs helps them implement best practices, reducing workplace hazards effectively.

Safety Professional II roles require a blend of hands-on project safety oversight and system-level support, such as conducting audits and delivering training. Their expertise in safety software like Safetynet and ability to coordinate multiple safety initiatives set them apart from entry-level or purely administrative safety positions.

Advancement often moves toward senior safety management or specialized compliance roles. Individuals can leverage Gilbane University’s training to enhance leadership capabilities, potentially progressing into safety director positions overseeing multiple projects or divisions within the construction sector.

Gilbane emphasizes a 'people first' culture, so Safety Professionals II are expected to practice empathy and teamwork while enforcing safety standards. This approach fosters collaboration and respect onsite, aligning safety enforcement with Gilbane’s core values of integrity and dedication.

Chicago’s dense urban environment poses logistical challenges, including coordinating safety across subcontractors in tight spaces. Weather variability also affects project safety plans, requiring adaptability and proactive hazard identification to protect diverse workforce groups.

Chicago’s construction boom sustains demand for mid-level safety specialists, but competition remains keen due to the city’s concentration of top contractors. Gilbane’s reputation and extensive training programs can provide applicants an edge in securing roles and career growth.

Salary for a Safety Professional II at Gilbane in Illinois typically ranges from $77,100 to $106,000 annually, depending on experience and education. This is complemented by competitive benefits, profit-sharing, and 401k plans that enhance total compensation.

While a bachelor’s in occupational safety or engineering is preferred, equivalent experience is valued. Certifications like OSHA training or CPR/AED credentials add significant weight, especially given Gilbane’s focus on compliance and safety training delivery.

Expect to engage extensively with safety observation software such as Safetynet and MicroStrategy dashboards for data analysis and reporting. Proficiency with these platforms enables effective monitoring of safety compliance and real-time hazard tracking across projects.

This role uniquely blends field-level safety enforcement—like inspections and training—with behind-the-scenes system enhancements, including software integration and data validation. It requires versatility to manage hands-on safety and contribute to enterprise-wide safety process optimization.

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