Safety manager

Professional Employment Group of Colorado; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Denver is seeking a Safety Manager with a strong background in commercial construction safety. The role involves leading safety efforts across construction sites, ensuring compliance, training, and proactive risk management. Ideal candidates will have experience in high-security environments, particularly at Denver International Airport, and hold relevant certifications.

Benefits

Company Vehicle

Work Phone

401(k) with Employer Matching

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Professional Development Assistance

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

Qualifications

• 4+ years in safety management or related field.
• Experience in commercial building projects.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement safety programs aligned with regulations.
• Conduct jobsite inspections and enforce safety protocols.
• Lead investigations for accidents and document corrective actions.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Risk Management

Education

CSP with 4+ years

OSHA 500 (current)

Tools

Procore

Job description

Professional Employment Group of Colorado provided pay range

This range is provided by Professional Employment Group of Colorado. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$90,000.00/yr - $110,000.00/yr

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Seeking a Safety Manager with a strong background in commercial construction safety — ideally someone who has overseen complex operations in high-security, fast-paced environments like Denver International Airport. In this role, you will lead safety efforts across construction sites, ensuring compliance, training, inspections, and proactive risk management.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement company-wide safety programs that align with OSHA, local, and client-specific regulations.
• Conduct regular jobsite inspections to identify hazards, enforce protocols, and ensure compliance with all safety requirements.
• Lead investigations for accidents and near misses; document root causes and corrective actions.
• Deliver comprehensive safety training to employees, subcontractors, and site visitors — including orientation, emergency response, and equipment usage.
• Collaborate with project managers, superintendents, and subcontractors to build job-specific safety plans.
• Maintain accurate safety documentation including training logs, inspection reports, and performance metrics.
• Regularly communicate safety priorities to all levels of staff and leadership.
• Track and analyze safety data to inform strategic improvements.
• Foster a proactive safety culture through positive leadership, visibility on site, and consistent follow-through.

Preferred Background — DIA Experience:

Candidates with safety or operations experience at Denver International Airport (DIA) are strongly encouraged to apply.

• Federal and local safety compliance (OSHA, FAA, TSA, DEN Operations)
• Multi-contractor coordination in high-traffic, high-security areas
• Real-time safety enforcement while minimizing operational disruption
• Adapting safety plans for complex renovations, airside/landside construction, and secure-access areas

Qualifications:

• CSP with 4+ years, OR ASP/GSP/SMS , OR CHST/OHST
• OSHA 500 (current)
• 5+ years experience in commercial building projects
• Strong leadership and communication skills; able to influence safety behavior at all levels
• Solid documentation and reporting abilities
• Experience using Procore or similar safety management platforms (preferred)

What Sets You Apart:

• Experience in active airport or large-scale infrastructure projects
• Proven ability to lead field teams in regulated, fast-moving environments
• Strong presence in both the field and the boardroom — you can motivate crews and communicate with execs
• Company Vehicle & Work Phone (Optional)
• 401(k) with Employer Matching
• Life Insurance & Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Professional Development Assistance
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Project Management

• Industries

  Construction

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Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

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