Construction Safety Program Manager

Construction Safety Program Manager – GBA

Location:

Boulder, CO (on-site) – This role is not a remote position.

The Construction Safety Program Manager will lead the development and execution of construction project safety and security programs, policies, and strategies across a portfolio of projects. Responsibilities include managing best practices, enhancing contractor safety culture, and implementing site Health & Safety Management Systems to achieve industry-leading performance.

• Work with the site to develop practical methods to integrate High Potential Exposures (HPE) mitigation tools at the project level.
• Coach, develop, and onboard Project Personnel, Contractor Staff, and Trade Partners with safety values, standards, and priorities.
• Lead the development of best-in‑class safety strategies and policies for the projects and contractor management.
• Promote strong safety practices, focusing on Serious Injury and Fatality (SIF) Prevention.
• Work with Site Safety to ensure the program meets contractor safety standards and the North American Contractor Safety Guidelines, and handle pre‑qualification/monitoring of onsite contractors.
• Lead the program safety committee, including:
  • Tracking, addressing, reporting, and responding to onsite contractor safety statistics and formally reporting monthly.
  • Evaluating trends, identifying opportunities, and managing the continuous improvement program, driving project safety initiatives to completion.
• Work with the construction management team and their contractors to align their safety programs with site and program expectations.
• Oversee and support company field representatives and their daily support of construction safety.
• Deliver site safety leadership training and awareness programs for project leaders, construction management, and contractor supervision teams.
• Partner with contractors and project staff to deliver transparent audits that assure adherence to values, standards, and a safety‑first culture.
• Maintain project monthly metrics to track, trend, and measure safety performance from audits, incidents, and proactive activities at the project site.
• Support Site and Program leadership teams implementing field walks and action tracking.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor’s degree, preferably focused on Safety, Engineering, or Project Management.
• A recognized safety membership or qualification (CSP, ASP, CHST, or equivalent).
• Minimum 10 years of progressive experience in Health, Safety, and Security, including 5 years in site safety leadership on large complex brownfield industrial projects; API/PSM‑subject facilities experience preferred.
• Experience with large‑scale CAPEX industrial projects and disciplines such as heavy civil, structural, mechanical, and electrical scopes.

• Experience with process equipment and commissioning activities.
• Sector experience in an industry where Engineering/Construction/Operations/Projects are key drivers; heavy industrial construction with a Prime Contractor, EP&C, or owner‑side major projects group experience ideal.
• Contributing to H&S strategy development as a project team member, balancing technical expertise with sound business decisions.
• Excellent understanding of risk management/assessment and H&S concerning large capital projects and contractor management.
• Understanding of H&S matters in project management regulatory applications (OSHA CFR 1926), reporting, environmental as related to large capital projects.
• Ability to establish, influence, and foster relationships and cooperation of key internal and external stakeholders across all levels of employment from field level to site management.
• Strong customer service‑oriented approach, conflict resolution, and balancing priorities.
• Ability to influence decision‑making within a project team.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, and ability to communicate at all organization levels.
• Engage with employees at a strategic level to articulate safety vision and priorities.
• Frequent interaction through video and tele‑conferences.
• Prior experience developing standards, policies, and procedures for safety and security.
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