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Safety Manager
Company : Gilbane
Location : Baltimore, MD, 21230
Job Type : Full Time
Date Posted : 13 January 2026
Overview
Are you looking for a highly rewarding opportunity that provides extensive career growth opportunity? Gilbane is seeking a Safety Manager to supervise all safety efforts on a single large project with direct reports.
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 a coach/leader who leads with an inclusive and empathetic mindset. You provide feedback and guidance to help others excel in their current or future roles. You determine priorities, delegate work, and effectively communicate progress. You establish measures to assess the 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 through motivation and discipline to maximize impact on the organization and the individual.
You leverage business insights by understanding industry trends, local market/economic conditions, and Gilbane’s business model to make critical decisions and create competitive advantage. You deploy a strategic mindset when considering solutions to long-term opportunities and risks that may develop in the future.
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
- 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, 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 and analyzes SafetyNet trending reports with project team and develops action plans
- Coaches project team in effective hazard identification and correction of issues using SafetyNet
- 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”
Qualifications
EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION
- Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Safety Management or Engineering preferred
- 4-5 years of construction safety management experience
- BCSP credential
- Certified and authorized instructor by GU and OSHA to teach safety courses to employees and contractors
- Or equivalent combination of education and experience
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES
- Comprehensive knowledge of construction safety and health principles, techniques, methods, regulations, and interpretations
- Capable of identifying current and future potential exposures and recommending corrective action
- Strong computer skills and familiarity with the Microsoft Office suite
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Developing management and leadership 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 (Maryland) this ranges from $99,600-$151,500 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
Baltimore’s construction sector shows steady demand for Safety Managers, especially with firms like Gilbane expanding projects. Candidates with BCSP credentials and OSHA training typically stand out due to the city's rigorous safety standards and project scale, making the competition moderate but favoring well-qualified applicants.
In Maryland, beyond national certifications like BCSP, knowledge of local OSHA regulations and familiarity with state-specific safety compliance can give candidates an edge. Employers such as Gilbane value instructors authorized to deliver safety training tailored for regional construction safety requirements.
Prospective Safety Managers should hone leadership qualities that blend empathy with discipline, master hazard identification, and safety auditing techniques, plus enhance communication skills for effective team coaching and reporting. A strategic mindset for anticipating risks is also critical in construction safety roles.
Daily tasks include conducting safety audits, reviewing contractor safety plans, managing incident investigations, and training project teams on OSHA and company-specific safety protocols. A Safety Manager also coordinates with insurance carriers and motivates direct reports to foster a proactive safety culture.
Gilbane’s Safety Manager acts as a strategic leader who aligns safety initiatives with project timelines and quality targets. They bridge safety compliance with business development efforts, ensuring team performance metrics support client satisfaction and reinforce Gilbane’s reputation as a trusted construction manager.
At Gilbane, Safety Managers must balance rigorous safety enforcement with nurturing an inclusive, motivated team environment. Leading diverse teams on complex builds demands adaptability, clear communication, and the ability to integrate safety strategies within evolving project dynamics and local market conditions.
Safety Managers in Baltimore typically earn between $99,600 and $151,500 annually, aligning with regional construction safety leadership roles. This range factors in expertise, certifications, and project scope, with Gilbane offering competitive benefits and profit-sharing to complement the base compensation.
Safety Managers oversee comprehensive safety programs, lead teams, and ensure compliance across projects, while Safety Specialists often focus on specific technical safety tasks or inspections. Managers have broader responsibilities including strategy, training, and incident management, reflecting a higher leadership role.
Career growth often leads from managing single projects to overseeing multiple sites or regional safety programs. Advancing Safety Managers develop stronger strategic planning skills, engage in business development, and may transition into executive safety or risk management roles within construction firms.
Gilbane invests heavily in employee growth through Gilbane University, offering leadership and technical safety training. Safety Managers benefit from mentorship by experienced teams and access to continuous learning resources, building expertise that supports both individual career advancement and project success.