Safety Manager - Federal Gilbane Federal 401(k) United States, Arkansas, Fort Smith Sep 29, 2026 Safety Manager - Federal

Job Locations US-AR-Ft Smith Requisition

ID 2026-13500

Category Safety Overview Are you looking for a highly rewarding opportunity that provides extensive career growth opportunity? Gilbane is seeking a Safety Manager to support all safety efforts to support our Federal Construction Projects at Ebbing Air Force Base AK, Holloman Air Force Base, NM, and Hanscomb Air Force Base MA. 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, Excellence, Toughmindedness and Teamwork. 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 Caressafety culture

Ensures contractor activities are preplanned for safety through scope review, preconstruction meetings, AHA review, PTAs, 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

Utilize Hammertech to Audit and monitor project team implementation of the Safety Plan

Performs Hammertech inspections as required

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 SafetyNet

Investigate 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

5 years of construction safety management experience

BCSP credential

Or equivalent combination of education and experience

EM385-1-1

40-hour training

OSHA 30 hours construction

24 Hours of documented formal, online, or self-study safety and health related coursework in the past 3 years

Competent Person Training - Fall Protection, Excavation, Scaffolding, Confined Spaces, etc.

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. Click here to view the physical demands and working conditions required to perform this role. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions. Note to

Recruiters, Placement Agencies, and Similar Organizations:

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