"Omar's tenacity and passion for safety is unparalleled. He will collaborate with the New York leadership team and ensure the IIF [incident and injury free] safety mindset is a priority at the highest level," said Drew Gaskins, Area Director for Safety, Gilbane Building Company.
"I'm excited to be part of a company where the culture of safety is ingrained in the way we work, think, and act. This commitment is evident in every interaction, from our clients to the trade contractors and the community," Jackson said.
Jackson actively promotes safety training and professional development. He is an active member of the American Society of Safety Professionals and serves as the Professional Development Chair of Black in Safety Excellence and the Executive Secretary of the Construction Practice Specialty common interest groups. He is also a long-standing member of the National Society of Black Engineers.
Jackson holds a Bachelor of Science in industrial health and safety engineering from the Pennsylvania State University. He is a Board Certified Safety Professional with designations including Safety Management Specialist, Construction Health and Safety Technician, Safety Trained Supervisor in Construction, and a NYCDOB certification as a Site Safety Trained Supervisor.
