Safety Manager

Job Title:

Construction Field Safety Manager

Job Description

The Construction Field Safety Manager will support a large-scale construction project in the Telluride area by promoting a strong, proactive safety culture. This site-based role focuses on daily field presence, coaching, training, and compliance oversight, with an emphasis on building trusted relationships with field teams while identifying and mitigating risk. The position offers long-term project stability, exposure to a high-profile development, and the opportunity to work closely with experienced operations and safety professionals.

Responsibilities

+ Conduct daily site safety observations, audits, and inspections to proactively identify hazards and ensure safe work practices.

+ Coach field personnel on safe work methods and behavioral safety, focusing on education and buy-in rather than strict enforcement.

+ Identify and correct unsafe conditions and behaviors in the field, taking immediate action to reduce risk.

+ Assist with incident investigations, reporting, and case management to support continuous improvement in safety performance.

+ Ensure compliance with OSHA regulations and all project-specific safety requirements.

+ Facilitate safety meetings, toolbox talks, and training activities for field teams and subcontractors.

+ Serve as a safety resource and trusted partner to project teams, providing guidance and support on safety-related issues.

+ Promote a proactive, positive safety culture throughout the project by modeling safe behaviors and reinforcing expectations.

+ Support overall project safety, quality, and productivity initiatives through close collaboration with operations leadership.

+ Work collaboratively with field leadership, subcontractors, and client representatives to align safety goals and expectations.

+ Integrate effectively with Superintendents and field personnel as a team player, maintaining a collaborative approach to safety leadership.

+ Influence personnel at all levels of the organization through strong relationships, clear communication, and consistent field engagement.

Essential Skills

+ Minimum 5 years of dedicated construction safety experience in a full-time safety role.

+ OSHA 30 Certification.

+ Bilingual English/Spanish communication skills.

+ Strong understanding of OSHA standards and construction safety practices.

+ Proven ability to build relationships and influence field personnel through coaching and collaboration.

+ Strong verbal and written communication skills.

+ Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to connect with diverse field teams.

+ Demonstrated ability to maintain a visible presence in the field and engage directly with crews on safety topics.

Additional

Skills & Qualifications

+ Bachelor's Degree in Safety, Occupational Health, Construction Management, or a related field.

+ Concrete construction experience.

+ Experience supporting large commercial, industrial, civil, or heavy construction projects.

+ Experience working alongside general contractors and self-perform trades.

+ Experience in supporting high-profile or complex construction projects.

+ Team-oriented mindset with the ability to integrate seamlessly with Superintendents and field personnel.

+ Collaborative approach to safety leadership, focusing on coaching and building buy-in rather than policing the project.

+ Strong relationship-building skills and the ability to influence at all levels of the organization.

Work Environment

The role is based on a large construction project in the Telluride area, with the majority of time spent in the field and a strong emphasis on hands-on safety engagement. The typical schedule is approximately 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM, initially five days per week with the potential to move to six days per…