Safety Manager

Senior Safety Manager – Denver, CO

We are seeking experienced Safety Managers to support large, heavy‑civil infrastructure programs including highways, roads, bridges, transit (including rail and bus), and airport projects delivered through both traditional and alternative delivery methods. Your primary focus will be providing leadership and oversight of all safety efforts on‑site, ensuring adherence to project‑specific and regulatory safety standards, and fostering a proactive, team‑wide culture of safety.

You will be responsible for managing safety programs, leading field audits, guiding incident response efforts, and interfacing with clients, contractors, and regulatory agencies to ensure ongoing compliance and risk mitigation throughout the life of the project.

This posting is for future roles and not for a specific opportunity that is currently available. We accept applications and conduct interviews in advance of upcoming hiring needs. When a candidate is selected, their profile is activated in our talent pool for this specialty area. We notify our talent pool candidates first whenever we have a project need. This posting targets Denver, CO.

• Implement and maintain project‑specific safety procedures in alignment with our firm’s safety program and the prime contractor’s site‑wide safety plan.
• Monitor field activities to ensure compliance with applicable safety regulations, contractual obligations, and project‑specific protocols.
• Conduct regular safety audits and inspections of our team’s work areas; track corrective actions and follow up as needed.
• Coordinate with the GC’s safety team and owner representatives to align on safety expectations, reporting, and field protocols.
• Lead incident investigations involving our team; document root causes, corrective actions, and communicate lessons learned internally.
• Support and track safety onboarding, toolbox talks, and ongoing safety training for field staff and subcontracted personnel under our scope.
• Maintain safety logs, training records, inspection reports, and incident documentation in accordance with project requirements.
• Participate in coordination meetings, safety stand‑downs, and regulatory walkthroughs as a representative of our team.
• Promote proactive safety practices by modeling safe behavior, reinforcing field hazard awareness, and supporting team accountability.

• Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent multitasking and organizational skills.
• Collaborative mindset that fosters teamwork, trust, and positive relationships.
• Natural curiosity, problem‑solving abilities, and a passion for continuous improvement.

• Bachelor’s degree in occupational safety, construction management, environmental health, or related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 10+ years of hands‑on safety management experience for large (>$500 M), complex, heavy‑civil infrastructure projects.
• OSHA 30 certification.
• Demonstrated ability to coordinate safety responsibilities in environments where multiple contractors, agencies, and clients are present.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite / Office 365 (Outlook, Word, Excel, Teams, PowerPoint, etc.).

• Master’s degree in engineering or construction management.
• Active professional certifications such as PMP (PMI), CSM (NASP), or CCM (CMAA).
• OSHA 500/510 certification.
• Experience with large (>$500 M) complex, heavy‑civil highways, roads, bridges, transit (including rail and bus), and/or airport projects.
• Experience delivering projects through both traditional and alternative methods (e.g., DB, CM/GC, P3).
• Experience in safety roles supporting owners.
• Experience contributing to safety performance reporting for the prime contractor or public agency client.
• Proficiency with safety tracking systems such as Procore Safety, Hammer Tech, Predictive Solutions, or similar.
• Proficiency with Power BI, Tableau, or similar platforms for building interactive dashboards and KPI visualizations.

The salary range listed for this role is $82k‑$125k/year ($39‑$60/hour). The final salary…