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Safety Manager - WI Project
Company : Gilbane
Location : Stevens Point, WI, 54481
Job Type : Full Time
Date Posted : 31 December 2025
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. This role will be project-based in Stevens Point, WI.
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
- ASP, CSP or CHST credential highler preferred
- 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
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 Managers specializing in WI projects require deep expertise in construction safety protocols, hazard assessments, and regulatory compliance specific to Wisconsin. Their role often demands hands-on leadership in site-specific safety planning, contractor coordination, and real-time risk mitigation within the regional construction environment.
Progressing as a Safety Manager in construction hinges on proven leadership in fostering safety cultures, mentoring teams, and navigating complex project dynamics. Accumulated expertise boosts eligibility for senior roles like Regional Safety Manager or corporate safety strategist, especially when backed by certifications like CSP or CHST.
Day-to-day tasks include conducting thorough safety inspections, ensuring contractor compliance with safety plans, managing documentation, and delivering targeted training. You'll also engage in incident investigations and collaborate with insurance carriers, all while nurturing an inclusive, high-performance team environment.
Stevens Point Safety Managers must adapt to a blend of urban and rural project sites, balancing diverse contractor capabilities and seasonal weather impacts. The local demand for safety professionals is steady, but competition remains moderate, requiring strong networking and familiarity with regional safety regulations.
Certifications like ASP, CSP, and CHST carry significant weight locally, alongside OSHA-authorized instructor credentials. These validate mastery of safety standards and enhance trust with area contractors and clients, aligning well with Wisconsin’s stringent construction safety expectations.
Gilbane’s commitment to integrity, teamwork, and continuous learning shapes Safety Managers into proactive leaders who prioritize both safety and project success. The company fosters a supportive environment encouraging innovation in safety practices, with access to extensive training through Gilbane University.
Gilbane places unique emphasis on strategic decision-making tied to business insights and local market conditions. Safety Managers there also benefit from structured leadership development and are deeply integrated into project and client relationship management, elevating their impact beyond standard compliance roles.
Safety Managers in Stevens Point generally earn between $75,000 and $95,000 annually, reflecting local construction market trends and required certifications. Compensation often includes benefits like profit-sharing and comprehensive health plans, providing a competitive package aligned with regional standards.
Emphasize expertise in construction safety regulations, proactive hazard identification, and strong leadership capabilities. Familiarity with Microsoft Office, safety auditing software, and effective communication skills tailored to diverse teams are highly valued within Wisconsin’s safety management landscape.
At Gilbane, Safety Managers act as safety champions and team coaches, bridging safety protocols with project milestones. They collaborate closely with business development, coordinate contractor compliance, and lead safety trainings, ensuring safety culture permeates every operational facet of Wisconsin projects.