Traveling Construction Safety Manager

Actalent; Telluride (CO); On-site; USD 59,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Cabin provided

Hotel accommodations

Meals per diem

Transportation to site

Housing support

Job summary

Actalent is seeking a Traveling Construction Safety Manager to support a large-scale Telluride project. You will engage daily in the field, coach crews, and oversee safety compliance to foster a strong safety culture.

This hands-on role emphasizes building relationships with superintendents, subcontractors, and craft personnel while actively identifying and mitigating risks on a ~$1B hospitality build. Field presence and mentorship are key to success.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of dedicated construction safety experience (safety-focused role, not a dual-role position).
• Experience overseeing or supporting concrete construction activities.
• OSHA 30 Certification.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish).
• Strong knowledge of OSHA standards and construction safety practices.

Responsibilities

• Conduct daily site safety observations, inspections, and audits.
• Coach field personnel on safe work practices and behavioral safety principles.
• Identify, document, and help correct unsafe conditions and behaviors.
• Assist with incident investigations, reporting, and case management activities.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA regulations and project-specific safety requirements.
• Lead safety meetings, toolbox talks, orientations, and training sessions.
• Serve as a trusted safety resource for project teams, subcontractors, and client representatives.
• Promote a proactive and positive safety culture throughout the project.
• Support project goals related to safety, quality, and productivity.
• Collaborate closely with field leadership to drive continuous safety improvement.

Skills

Construction safety

OSHA guidelines

Coaching & training

Bilingual English/Spanish

Field safety observations

Education

Bachelor's degree in Safety, Occupational Health, Construction Management, or related field

Job description

We are seeking a Traveling Construction Safety Manager to support a large-scale, high-profile construction project in the Telluride area. This role is focused on fostering a strong safety culture through daily field engagement, coaching, training, and compliance oversight. The ideal candidate is a hands‑on safety professional who builds trust with field teams, influences safe behaviors through coaching, and proactively identifies and mitigates risk. This is not a compliance‑only position; success in this role comes from establishing strong relationships with superintendents, subcontractors, and craft personnel while maintaining a visible presence in the field. This opportunity offers the chance to contribute to an approximately $1B hospitality construction project while working alongside experienced operations and safety leadership teams.

Work Environment

• Project located in the Telluride, CO area
• Typical work hours: 6:30 AM 5:30 PM
• Initially 5 days per week, with potential to transition to 6 days per week based on project needs
• Majority of time spent in the field supporting active construction operations
• Current site workforce of approximately 30 team members, expected to grow to 75+ field personnel

Housing & Travel Support

• Cabin provided with kitchenette
• Additional hotel accommodations available
• Company supports employees traveling home once a month
• Meals (M&IE) per diem provided
• Free transportation to and from the project site
• Convenient access to restaurants, grocery stores, and laundry facilities

Why You Should Be Interested

• Opportunity to support a high-profile, approximately $1B construction project
• Long-term job opportunity
• PTO, paid holidays, housing, meals per diem, and other benefits provided
• Strong company commitment to employee development and safety excellence
• Exposure to experienced operations leaders, project teams, and corporate safety leadership
• Collaborative work environment focused on coaching, mentorship, and professional growth

Responsibilities

• Conduct daily site safety observations, inspections, and audits
• Coach field personnel on safe work practices and behavioral safety principles
• Identify, document, and help correct unsafe conditions and behaviors
• Assist with incident investigations, reporting, and case management activities
• Ensure compliance with OSHA regulations and project-specific safety requirements
• Lead safety meetings, toolbox talks, orientations, and training sessions
• Serve as a trusted safety resource for project teams, subcontractors, and client representatives
• Promote a proactive and positive safety culture throughout the project
• Support project goals related to safety, quality, and productivity
• Collaborate closely with field leadership to drive continuous safety improvement

Qualifications

Must Have

• Minimum 5 years of dedicated construction safety experience (safety-focused role, not a dual-role position)
• Experience overseeing or supporting concrete construction activities
• OSHA 30 Certification
• Bilingual (English/Spanish)
• Strong knowledge of OSHA standards and construction safety practices

Nice to Have

• Bachelor's degree in Safety, Occupational Health, Construction Management, or a related field
• Experience supporting large commercial, industrial, civil, or heavy construction projects
• Experience working alongside General Contractors and self-perform trades
• Experience on large-scale, complex, or high-profile construction projects
• Additional safety certifications or professional designations

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Telluride, CO.

Pay And Benefits

The pay range for this position is $43.00 - $48.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 26, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Telluride,CO.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

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