Safety Manager for Civil Construction

Elite Surface Infrastructure; Englewood (CO); On-site; USD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with Employer match

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Job summary

A leading civil contractor in Englewood, CO, is seeking a Safety Manager to ensure compliance with safety regulations and promote a strong safety culture. The role includes developing safety programs, conducting audits, and managing safety personnel. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Occupational Safety, at least 5 years of construction safety management experience, and strong communication skills. This full-time position offers a competitive salary and benefits, including a 401(k) plan and paid time off.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of safety management experience in construction.
• Expert knowledge of OSHA construction standards.
• Strong understanding of DOT, MSHA, and EPA regulations.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and enforce safety programs.
• Conduct jobsite audits, inspections, and compliance reviews.
• Lead, hire, train, and develop Field Safety Representatives.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Risk Assessment

Regulatory Compliance

Safety Management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Occupational Safety or related field

Tools

Safety Management Systems

Job description

Job Status: Full-Time

FLSA Status & Pay Grade: Salary Exempt | $100,000.00 - $125,000.00

Position Open: current- Mid March

Reports To: Jake Rae

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

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 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.

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.