Safety Manager - Denver, CO

Construction Safety Manager

Primary Location: Denver, CO

Project Area: Approximately 95% of work is within the Denver Metro Area, with projects extending throughout the Front Range to Fort Collins.

Start Date: ASAP (Within 30 Days)

Type: Full-Time W2 | Direct Hire

Compensation & Schedule

Salary: $100,000 - $110,000 Annually

Benefits: Comprehensive Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), PTO, and Full Benefits Package

Company Vehicle: Truck & Gas Card Provided

Company Equipment: Phone, Laptop & iPad Provided

Bonus: Eligible for Discretionary Performance Bonus

Pay Frequency: Bi-Weekly

⏰ Schedule: Monday-Friday | 40 Hours Per Week | First Shift

Why This Opportunity?

Join a leading mechanical contractor specializing in plumbing, HVAC, and heating system installations for commercial and industrial construction projects throughout Colorado. This role provides safety leadership across both ground-up construction and occupied facility projects while partnering closely with project managers, superintendents, foremen, estimators, owners, and general contractors.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced construction safety professional looking to make a long-term impact within a growing organization while supporting multiple projects across the Front Range.

Required Qualifications

✔ OSHA 30 Certification

✔ 5+ years of construction safety experience supporting mechanical construction projects

✔ Experience overseeing plumbing, HVAC, and mechanical system installations

✔ Experience leading incident investigations and corrective action implementation

✔ Experience with:

• Fall Protection
• Scaffolding & Ladder Safety
• Hot Work, Cutting, Grinding & Welding
• Confined Space Entry
• Electrical Hazard Awareness
• Crane & Rigging Operations
• Material Handling
• Trenching & Excavation
• Lockout/Tagout (LOTO)

✔ Management experience with strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills

Preferred Qualifications

⭐ Bachelor's Degree in Safety, Environmental Health, Engineering, or related field

⭐ Construction Health & Safety Officer (CHSO)

⭐ Direct OSHA inspection experience

⭐ Procore experience

⭐ Experience supporting commercial or industrial mechanical contractors

⭐ Experience managing multiple concurrent construction projects

⭐ CHST, ASP, CSP, or other BCSP credential

What You'll Be Doing

• Develop, implement, and manage company EHS programs
• Conduct routine project inspections, audits, and risk assessments
• Review Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs), Pre-Task Plans (PTPs), permits, and lift plans
• Lead incident investigations and corrective action implementation
• Conduct new hire orientations and ongoing safety training
• Partner with Project Managers, Superintendents, Foremen, and Estimators to integrate safety into project planning and execution
• Monitor compliance with OSHA regulations and company safety requirements
• Maintain safety metrics, reporting, and compliance documentation
• Coordinate with owners, customers, and general contractors regarding project safety expectations
• Promote a proactive safety culture across all active projects

Technical Knowledge

Candidates should have working knowledge of:

• OSHA Construction Standards
• Mechanical Construction Safety
• Plumbing & HVAC Installation Activities
• Commercial & Industrial Construction
• Fall Protection & Elevated Work Activities
• Scaffolding & Ladder Safety
• Hot Work, Cutting, Grinding & Welding Safety
• Confined Space Entry Programs
• Lockout/Tagout (LOTO)
• Electrical Hazard Awareness
• Crane & Rigging Operations
• Material Handling
• Trenching & Excavation Safety
• Job Hazard Analysis (JHA) Development
• Lift Plan Review
• Incident Investigation & Root Cause Analysis
• Contractor Safety Management
• Construction Risk Assessment & Mitigation

What Success Looks Like

The ideal candidate is a proactive, field-focused safety leader who builds strong relationships with project teams, integrates safety into every phase of project planning, mentors field personnel, and helps create a culture where safety and production work together to deliver successful commercial and industrial construction projects.

Apply Today

Qualified candidates should submit a resume for immediate review.

If you have experience directly related to the project's scope of work, please ensure it is clearly reflected on your resume, including the specific mechanical construction activities you have supported (e.g., plumbing, HVAC, heating systems, commercial construction, industrial facilities, confined space work, hot work, trenching, rigging, LOTO programs, etc.).

Interviews are actively being scheduled for qualified candidates.