EHS Manager — Utility Construction Safety

Aecon U.S.; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 114,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Aecon Utilities seeks a Manager, EHS to lead environmental, health, and safety programs across utility construction operations in Denver. You will champion a proactive safety culture, ensure OSHA compliance, and partner with project teams to minimize risk while driving continuous improvement.

With 10+ years of experience and CSP/CUSP certifications, you will mentor safety professionals, deliver trainings, and oversee incident investigations, audits, and regulatory reporting to safeguard people

Qualifications

• 10+ years coordinating health and safety for heavy civil infrastructure projects.
• Knowledge of the Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA).
• Bachelor’s degree in a related field is required.
• Within six months: CSP and CUSP certifications.
• Experience delivering EHS training programs to teams.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and Cority incident management software.

Responsibilities

• Lead safety programs across utility construction operations.
• Drive proactive safety culture with leadership and workers.
• Provide site-specific EHS training and orientation.
• Conduct audits, risk assessments, and compliance reviews; implement corrective actions.
• Lead investigations of injuries, near misses, and incidents to find root causes.
• Coach managers and teams on EHS compliance and best practices.
• Oversee worker compensation claims and return-to-work programs.

Skills

Safety leadership

OHSA knowledge

Training delivery

Communication

Organizational skills

MS Office

Cority

Driver's license

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a related field

CSP certification

CUSP certification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Cority

Job description

Aecon Utilities seeks a Manager, EHS to lead environmental, health, and safety programs across utility construction operations in Denver. You will champion a proactive safety culture, ensure OSHA compliance, and partner with project teams to minimize risk while driving continuous improvement.

With 10+ years of experience and CSP/CUSP certifications, you will mentor safety professionals, deliver trainings, and oversee incident investigations, audits, and regulatory reporting to safeguard people