Safety Manager

Since 1907, Murphy Company has been a leading mechanical contractor in the Missouri and Colorado markets that provides its professionals the environment, opportunities, technology, and tools to experience a rewarding career. Being a company that prides itself on its core values of employee well‑being, enduring relationships, and integrity and professionalism, we know it starts with our employees. We strongly believe our people are our most important asset, and we strive every day to make Murphy a great place to work as we build our clients’ visions.

Murphy Company is seeking a Safety Manager to join our Colorado team.

This position will work closely with the Vice President of Safety and the Regional Safety Manager to support multiple construction projects while helping maintain one of the industry's premier safety programs. The ideal candidate is passionate about protecting people, building relationships, coaching field leaders, and continuously improving safety performance.

• Conduct new employee safety orientations.
• Develop and maintain a project visitation schedule to ensure consistent field presence.
• Perform daily jobsite safety observations, inspections, and audits.
• Evaluate work environments and recommend solutions to eliminate or control occupational hazards.
• Document site observations, corrective actions, and follow-up activities.
• Monitor subcontractor safety performance and communicate deficiencies to project management.
• Provide coaching and guidance to foremen, supervisors, and project managers on safety best practices.
• Escalate unresolved safety concerns to Safety Leadership.
• Deliver safety training and demonstrate proper use of safety equipment.
• Perform industrial hygiene monitoring as needed.
• Assist with incident investigations, root cause analysis, and corrective action development.
• Conduct TapRooT investigations when appropriate.
• Assist in managing employee injury cases and return‑to‑work processes.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives throughout Murphy Company's safety program.

Our ideal candidate should possess the following traits:

• 3–5 years of construction and/or occupational safety and health experience.
• Construction Health and Safety Technician (CHST) certification or the ability to obtain it within one year of hire.
• Bachelor’s degree in occupational safety and health or a related field preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong leadership and relationship‑building abilities.
• Experience implementing new safety initiatives and driving continuous improvement.
• High attention to detail and exceptional organizational skills.
• Strong knowledge of OSHA regulations and best practices.
• Demonstrated competency in fall protection, excavation safety, confined spaces, lockout/tagout, and hazard recognition.
• Self‑motivation, professionalism, and a high level of integrity.
• Valid driver’s license with the ability to travel to project sites throughout the region.

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.
• 401(k) with company contributions and profit sharing.
• Generous paid time off program.
• Robust employee wellness initiatives.
• Professional development, certification, and continuing education support.
• A collaborative, family‑oriented culture where safety is a core value—not just a priority.
• The opportunity to work alongside one of the most respected safety leadership teams in the mechanical construction industry.

If you're looking for an opportunity where your ideas are valued, your professional growth is supported, and your work makes a real difference in protecting people, we'd love to hear from you.