Construction Bilingual Safety Specialist

Mark Young Construction, Inc.; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision insurance

Disability insurance

2 weeks paid time off

7 paid holidays

401k after 3 months

Monthly truck allowance

Weekly paycheck

Full-time position

Job summary

Mark Young Construction, Inc. is seeking a bilingual Safety Specialist to lead safety initiatives across our projects. You will provide field guidance to implement safety policies and ensure compliance with owner requirements, while coordinating with project leaders and subcontractors.

The role requires 3–5 years in construction safety, OSHA CFR 1926 knowledge, and a valid driver’s license. Travel about 20% of the time across the Colorado front range is expected.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of construction safety management experience
• Bilingual is required
• Knowledge of OSHA CFR 1926 preferred
• Valid driver’s license with clean driving record
• Willingness to travel ~20% outside Colorado front range

Responsibilities

• Provide field support to implement MYC safety policies and owner requirements
• Manage safety across multiple locations with strong emphasis on training and communication
• Schedule and prioritize site visits across projects, day and night shifts as needed
• Stay up-to-date with regulatory requirements and certifications (e.g., OSHA 500)
• Lead EHS initiatives in P2 meetings and plan project safety activities
• Conduct site safety audits and provide written reports with corrective timelines
• Collaborate with owners, clients, and subcontractors to ensure safety; train as needed
• Deliver toolbox talks and stop unsafe work until issues are resolved
• Support OSHA inspections as defined in MYC Safety Policies

Skills

Bilingual

Safety leadership

Communication

Education

CHST, ASP, CSP or other construction safety certifications

Tools

Windows

Microsoft Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Mark Young Construction (MYC) has an excellent opportunity for a Bilingual Safety Specialist to join us as we continue to grow! Safety Specialists provide leadership, direction and education on Mark Young Construction Projects of key strategic initiatives targeted at improving safety culture and compliance across the organization.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide field support and guidance to ensure field implementation of MYC Safety policies, procedures, protocols, best practices, etc. are integrated into all aspects of the project as well as owner requirements.
• Responsible for safety management of multiple locations, monitoring safety activity, with a heavy emphasis on communication and training, including best practice sharing.
• Ability to prioritize and schedule site visits to multiple projects from start up through completion during both day and night shifts.
• Remain knowledgeable and up to date on all applicable regulatory requirements and keep applicable personal certifications current. Competent Person and trainer designations, OSHA #500, ARC First Aid / CPR / AED etc.
• Attend MYC P2 meetings to provide field support of all EHS initiatives and aid in the planning and scheduling of the project as it effects EHS.
• Promote the continued growth and improvement of the MYC safety culture.
• Conducts project site safety audits in conjunction with project leadership and communicate findings verbally as well as providing written reports with established timelines for corrections of unsatisfactory items identified. Provide follow up as needed.
• Works cooperatively with project owners/clients and representatives during projects occupied by owners’ employees to ensure, to the extent possible, their safety as well as the safety of the public.
• Effectively communicate and interact with internal and external customers, establishing open, candid, and trusting relationships.
• Work closely and build relationships with subcontractors to integrate MYC safety initiatives into their work on MYC projects.
• Occasionally provide training in the form of Toolbox Talks to project site personnel.
• Stop work where violations, unsafe practices and hazards exist until corrections are established.
• Participate in any OSHA inspection process as defined in MYC Safety Policies and Procedures.

Qualifications & Requirements:

• Must be bilingual
• Minimum of 3-5 years of relevant experience with construction safety management.
• CHST, ASP, CSP or other recognized construction safety certifications preferred.
• Construction background and knowledge of OSHA CFR 1926 preferred.
• Ability to travel outside the Colorado front range approx. 20% of the time.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license and clear driving record.
• Advanced knowledge of computer software such as Windows, Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint a plus, as well as web-based safety program applications.

Compensation and Benefits:

• Company paid medical, dental and vision insurancefor employee
• Company paid short and long term disability
• 2 weeks of Paid Time Off
• 7 Paid Holidays
• 401k after 3months
• Salary: $90,000 - $100,000(DOE)
• Monthly Truck allowance
• Weekly Paycheck
• Full-time, permanent position