Safety Manager

Elite Surface Infrastructure; Englewood (CO); Sur place; USD 100 000 - 125 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

401(k) with Employer match

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Résumé du poste

A leading civil contractor in Colorado seeks a Safety Manager to ensure a safe work environment adhering to OSHA and other regulations. This role involves developing comprehensive safety programs, managing Field Safety Representatives, and conducting audits and inspections. The ideal candidate must have a Bachelor's degree in a related field, at least 5 years of safety management experience in construction, and strong leadership skills. This position offers competitive pay and benefits.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of safety management experience in construction.
• Strong understanding of DOT, MSHA, and EPA regulations.
• Experience with accident investigation and claims management.

Responsabilités

• Develop and enforce company-wide safety programs and policies.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA, DOT, MSHA, and EPA regulations.
• Conduct jobsite audits, inspections, and compliance reviews.

Connaissances

Expert knowledge of OSHA construction standards

Strong leadership and communication skills

Risk assessment and mitigation

Proficiency with safety management systems

Formation

Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Safety or related field

CSP or ASP certification

Description du poste

FLSA Status & Pay Grade: Exempt | 100-125

Position Open: current- Mid March

Reports To: TBD

Travel: Local project travel as required

Schedule: Mon–Fri with extended hours as needed

401(k) with Employer match

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Company Overview

Elite Surface Infrastructure (ESI), based in Englewood, CO, is a leading self-performing civil contractor serving Colorado since 1998. ESI specializes in Underground Utilities, Milling, Asphalt, Paving, Grading, Concrete, and Earthwork for commercial, municipal, and federal projects.

Position Summary

The Safety Manager is responsible for ensuring a safe work environment for all ESI employees and maintaining compliance with OSHA, DOT, MSHA, EPA, and all applicable safety regulations. This role provides leadership to Field Safety Representatives and ESI supervisors, develops and enforces company-wide safety programs, manages safety teams and compliance initiatives, and serves on the Leadership Team. The Safety Manager protects employees from injury and the company from legal, financial, and regulatory risk while promoting a strong safety culture across all operations.

Essential Functions

Develop, implement, and enforce comprehensive company-wide safety programs and policies

Ensure compliance with OSHA (29 CFR 1926), DOT (FMCSA), MSHA, EPA, and all applicable regulations

Exercise stop-work authority for imminent safety hazards

Establish site-specific safety plans (SSPs) and job hazard analyses (JHAs)

Develop specialized safety programs including confined space, fall protection, excavation, and emergency response

Lead, manage, hire, train, and develop Field Safety Representative(s)

Provide safety leadership and guidance to superintendents, foremen, and field crews

Serve as a member of the Leadership Team and participate in strategic planning

Conduct jobsite audits, inspections, and compliance reviews

Investigate incidents, injuries, near-misses, vehicle accidents, and utility damage

Perform root cause analysis and implement corrective actions

Manage Workers’ Compensation program, insurance claims, and return-to-work programs

Administer post-accident, random, and reasonable-suspicion drug and alcohol testing

Oversee OSHA 300 Log, regulatory reporting, and incident notifications

Represent ESI in regulatory inspections and client safety meetings

Develop and oversee safety training programs and new hire orientations

Ensure all required safety training is current and documented

Conduct environmental, fleet, and risk audits to reduce incidents and costs

Monitor EMOD scores, injury trends, and safety metrics

Promote a proactive safety culture and employee engagement

Coordinate with HR, Operations, Legal, and Executive Leadership

Approve safety equipment purchases and manage safety-related expenditures

Preferred Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Safety, Construction Management, or related field.

CSP or ASP certification is highly preferred

Required Qualifications:

Minimum 5 years of safety management experience in construction

Expert knowledge of OSHA construction standards

Strong understanding of DOT, MSHA, and EPA regulations

Experience with accident investigation and claims management

Strong leadership and communication skills

Proficiency with safety management and incident tracking systems

Safety leadership and accountability

Regulatory expertise and compliance

Risk assessment and mitigation

Strategic thinking and decision-making

Clear communication and collaboration

Physical Demands

Frequent presence on active construction sites

Ability to walk uneven terrain and climb ladders

Occasional lifting up to 50 lbs

Combination of office and field work

Office and active heavy civil construction sites

Exposure to varying weather conditions and jobsite hazards

Equal Opportunity and E-Verify participating employer

Reasonable accommodations available as needed

Note: This job description outlines primary duties and expectations but is not exhaustive. ESI may revise or assign additional duties as needed. This is not a contract of employment.

This contractor and subcontractor shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin. Moreover, these regulations require that covered prime contractors and subcontractors take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.