Safety Manager

About the Role

The Traveling Construction Safety Manager serves as the onsite safety leader for large, remote construction projects, with an initial focus on a major wastewater/biogas renewable plant construction in Burley, Idaho. This role starts in a work-from-home capacity until projects fully kick off, then transitions to a site-based position that may last 3–4 years.

Responsibilities

• Implement and administer the corporate safety program on assigned construction projects, ensuring alignment with organizational standards and owner requirements.
• Develop, maintain, and update Site-Specific Safety Plans (SSSPs) tailored to project scope, hazards, and regulatory requirements.
• Conduct pre-construction safety planning and hazard assessments to identify risks and define appropriate controls before work begins.
• Ensure full compliance with OSHA regulations and applicable federal, state, and local safety requirements across all project activities.
• Promote a culture of accountability, hazard recognition, and continuous improvement among employees and subcontractors.
• Maintain a highly visible presence in the field, performing daily jobsite inspections to identify unsafe conditions and verify adherence to safety protocols.
• Conduct routine safety audits of employees and subcontractors to verify compliance with safety policies and procedures.
• Verify proper use and availability of required personal protective equipment (PPE) and enforce PPE standards throughout the site.
• Monitor housekeeping and site organization to maintain safe, orderly work areas and reduce slip, trip, and fall hazards.
• Observe work practices and intervene immediately when unsafe conditions or behaviors are identified, stopping work as needed.
• Coordinate and track corrective actions until safety deficiencies are fully resolved and documented.
• Review and approve Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs) to ensure tasks are evaluated and controlled appropriately.
• Participate in the development of Activity Hazard Analyses (AHAs) for complex or high-risk tasks.
• Evaluate and oversee high-risk work activities, including confined space entry, lockout/tagout, crane and rigging operations, excavation and trenching, electrical work, hot work, working at heights, and work on energized systems.
• Verify that all required permits and documentation for high-risk activities are completed and approved before work begins.
• Respond promptly to workplace incidents and near misses, providing on-site support and initiating incident management processes.
• Conduct thorough incident investigations and root cause analyses, documenting findings and recommending corrective and preventive actions.
• Maintain accurate incident records and track corrective actions through completion to prevent recurrence.
• Assist with workers' compensation reporting and related documentation as required by company policies.
• Conduct comprehensive new-hire safety orientations to ensure all personnel understand site rules, hazards, and expectations.
• Deliver weekly toolbox talks and other routine safety communications to reinforce key topics and address emerging risks.
• Provide ongoing safety coaching and mentoring to field personnel, supervisors, and subcontractors.
• Coordinate specialized safety training for high-risk activities, new procedures, or regulatory changes.
• Verify employee qualifications and certifications, ensuring that personnel are properly trained and authorized for assigned tasks.
• Promote continuous learning and professional development in safety practices throughout the project lifecycle.
• Maintain OSHA-required documentation, including logs, records, and reports relevant to construction safety.
• Conduct compliance inspections to verify adherence to regulatory requirements and company policies.
• Maintain accurate training records and ensure that mandatory safety training is current for all project personnel.
• Coordinate regulatory inspections with agencies and support project teams during owner or third-party audits.
• Ensure subcontractor compliance with contractual safety requirements and hold subcontractors accountable for safety performance.
• Maintain daily safety reports and track safety observations to identify trends and opportunities for improvement.
• Prepare weekly and monthly project safety reports for project leadership and corporate stakeholders.
• Maintain inspection records and document corrective actions taken in response to identified hazards.
• Report project safety metrics to corporate leadership, providing clear analysis and recommendations.
• Collaborate closely with project managers, construction managers, project engineers, superintendents, foremen, the corporate safety team, owners, engineers, and regulatory agencies.
• Participate in project planning meetings and provide safety input during scheduling and work sequencing to minimize risk.
• Lead by example in all safety-related behaviors and decisions, modeling the standards expected of others.
• Build positive, trust-based relationships with field personnel to encourage open communication about safety concerns.
• Encourage employee participation in safety initiatives, hazard reporting, and continuous improvement efforts.
• Recognize and reinforce safe work practices to motivate ongoing adherence to safety standards.
• Promote hazard reporting without fear of retaliation, ensuring that all workers feel comfortable raising safety issues.
• Support and reinforce the organization’s commitment to a zero-incident workplace where every employee returns home safely each day.

Requirements

• At least 5 years of experience serving as an onsite safety manager on building construction projects.
• Strong, practical knowledge of OSHA Construction Standards, specifically 29 CFR 1926.
• Current OSHA 30-hour Construction Safety and Health certification.
• Proven experience leading subcontractor safety efforts and holding subcontractors accountable for safety performance.
• Demonstrated strength in incident investigation and root cause analysis, including documentation and corrective action planning.
• Experience conducting safety training, toolbox talks, and field coaching for diverse construction teams.
• Ability to work effectively in the field as a highly visible safety leader, building strong working relationships with project stakeholders.
• Ability to respond quickly to incidents and near misses, manage investigations, and communicate findings clearly.
• Strong organizational skills for maintaining documentation, training records, reports, and safety metrics.
• Effective communication skills for collaborating with project managers, construction managers, engineers, superintendents, foremen, owners, and regulatory agencies.
• Commitment to promoting a proactive safety culture and a zero-incident workplace on large, complex construction projects.

Qualifications

• Certified Safety Professional (CSP) designation is highly valued.
• Construction Health and Safety Technician (CHST) credential is a strong plus.
• OSHA 500 certification (Trainer Course in OSHA Standards for the Construction Industry) is preferred.
• Bachelor of Science degree in safety or a closely related field is preferred.
• Ability to interpret construction drawings and project schedules is preferred.
• Experience with wastewater, biogas, renewable energy, or other industrial plant construction projects is beneficial.
• Experience coordinating with owners, engineers, and regulatory agencies during audits and inspections.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain site-specific safety plans and hazard analyses for complex projects.
• Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to coach, mentor, and influence diverse teams in a remote project environment.
• Willingness and ability to travel and remain on remote project sites for extended durations, potentially 3–4 years.

Work Environment

This role begins in a work-from-home environment for pre-construction planning and transitions to a full-time onsite position at a large-scale wastewater/biogas renewable plant construction project in Burley, Idaho, with a project value of approximately $300 million. The work environment is field-focused and highly interactive, requiring a visible presence on active construction sites that operate more than 50 hours per week. The site involves typical construction conditions, including outdoor work, exposure to varying weather, heavy equipment, and industrial processes. Appropriate personal protective equipment is required and enforced at all times.

Pay

The pay range for this position is $55.00 - $65.00/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.

Benefits

• 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)

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.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Denver, CO, with the initial project site in Burley, Idaho.