Senior Safety Manager

McCarthy Building Companies, Inc.; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 110,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

McCarthy Building Companies, Inc. is seeking a Senior Safety Manager to promote a proactive safety culture and oversee the safety program for projects in Colorado.

You will lead on-site safety inspections, coordinate with project supervision, investigate injuries, enforce policies, and deliver toolbox talks while ensuring compliance and continuous improvement. This role requires 7+ years of safety leadership on large construction sites, a related degree, OSHA 500 and BCSP credentials preferred,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field preferred.
• Minimum 7+ years’ safety leadership on large projects.
• OSHA 500 and BCSP certifications preferred.
• Ability to travel or relocate within the region.
• Strong communication, organizational and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Promote a proactive safety culture across projects.
• Monitor safety programs and on-site compliance with workers and subcontractors.
• Conduct regular safety inspections and coordinate reports with insurance.
• Coordinate with project supervision to ensure PPE and safety materials are used.
• Investigate injuries and log incidents for OSHA purposes.
• Lead weekly toolbox talks and safety meetings.
• Maintain records and forward safety-related documents to leadership.

Skills

Communication skills

Safety program coordination

Problem-solving

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in related field

OSHA 500

BCSP certification

Job description

McCarthy Building Companies, Inc. is America's premier, 100% employee-owned commercial construction company. With offices nationwide, we specialize in a wide range of project types that are as diverse and wide-ranging as the communities in which we build. Our innovative teams collaborate with clients and industry partners throughout the project life cycle, starting in the earliest stages of design, throughout construction and beyond project completion. McCarthy’s reputation for tackling the toughest building challenges starts with our focus on developing high-performing individuals and teams. We do this through our award-winning training programs, a best-in-class Total Rewards benefits program, and a focus on equipping diverse teams of employee owners through a connected and inclusive culture aligned with our core values of: Genuine. We, Not I. All In.

Culture

• We Live Our Core Values: We do whatever it takes to deliver on our promises with honesty and integrity.
• We are Employee Owned: We are personally invested in building the things people need in our communities.
• We Feel Like a Family: We value genuine connections and help each other succeed in an inclusive environment.
• We are Builders: We respect the work we do and everyone who helps make it happen safely.

Position Summary

The Senior Safety Manager is responsible for promoting a proactive safety culture and overall administration of the safety program for projects in the market, which positively influences all team members to actively engage in providing a safe work environment.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and discuss safety programs and efforts with on-site subcontractors and McCarthy employees, ensuring safety is part of our culture and that all new hires have proper safety documents and information
• Conduct documented safety and health inspections no less than twice per month, coordinating compliance reports with McCarthy’s insurance company
• Coordinate with Project Supervision so that necessary protective equipment and safety materials are utilized, adequate first aid materials are available and safety documents are posted on-site
• Investigate all injuries and review all accident reports, coordinating corrective measures with McCarthy employees and logging injuries/illnesses for OSHA purposes
• Minimize construction hazards and enforce safety policies utilizing the company’s disciplinary policy
• Conduct/coordinate Project Safety \"Toolbox\" meetings with all McCarthy employees on a weekly basis
• Record and forward copies of all safety related meetings, programs, safety pre-plans, inspections, correspondence, directives, citations, etc. to the Division Safety Director for tracking

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field preferred
• Minimum 7+ years’ experience managing safety efforts of large healthcare, commercial, industrial, mission critical, or similar construction projects
• OSHA 500 and BCSP certifications preferred
• Ability to manage/administer safety orientations, oversee substance abuse programs, investigate/report on injuries/illnesses/near misses and perform other various safety functions on-site
• Ability to work with all construction groups - management, owners, trades and subcontractors
• Excellent communication, organizational, decision-making and problem-solving skills
• Ability to travel or relocation within the region as needed

McCarthy is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veteran status.

For Colorado locations only, in accordance with Colorado’s Equal Pay for Equal Work Act (SB19-085), we are including McCarthy’s good‑faith and reasonable estimate of a range of entry level base compensation at the time of the posting. This does not include possible bonus and other benefits which can impact total compensation. Given the dynamic nature of the large‑scale commercial construction industry, a candidate’s project portfolio and background can change the role and compensation for which that candidate might be qualified. The title and pay range for this role could change based on candidate qualifications and experience. Pay Range: $110,000 - $120,000.

Notice to External Search Firms

McCarthy’s Talent Acquisition Team is the only authorized representative permitted to engage with external search firms, staffing agencies, or other third-party recruiting partners. McCarthy maintains an Approved Agency List for recruiting partners, which is reviewed and updated annually.

McCarthy will only consider submissions from agencies with a signed fee agreement in place for the current year. McCarthy does not accept unsolicited resumes, candidate submissions, or referrals from agencies that do not meet these requirements.

If a candidate is submitted without an active agreement, McCarthy will have no obligation to pay any fees and reserves the right to contact, engage, interview, or hire such candidate(s) without any financial or other responsibility to the submitting agency. Unsolicited resumes, including those sent directly to hiring managers or other employees, will be considered the property of McCarthy.