Safety Manager - Civil

Safety Manager (Heavy Civil Construction)

Compensation: $100K-125K

Job Type: Full-Time

Benefits: Full Medical, Dental, 401K, PTO

No sponsorship offered

Role Overview

We are seeking a Safety Manager to lead and elevate safety across a growing heavy civil construction organization. This role is critical in ensuring a safe work environment while maintaining compliance with all applicable regulations, including OSHA, DOT, MSHA, and EPA standards.

Beyond technical expertise, culture is a top priority. We’re looking for someone who values a family-oriented, no-drama environment and brings a collaborative, team-first mindset. This individual will play a key role in shaping and sustaining a strong safety culture as the company continues to scale.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage Field Safety Representatives and supervisors across multiple regions
• Develop, implement, and enforce company-wide safety programs and policies
• Ensure compliance with OSHA, DOT, MSHA, EPA, and other applicable regulations
• Conduct job site audits, inspections, and risk assessments
• Oversee incident investigations, reporting, and claims management
• Support pre-construction efforts including safety planning, estimating support, and plan reviews
• Partner with leadership to drive continuous improvement in safety performance and culture
• Act as a visible, front-facing leader supporting company growth and expansion
  
  

Qualifications

Required:

• 5 years of safety management experience in construction
• Heavy civil / horizontal construction safety experience
• OSHA 30-Hour Construction certification
• Strong working knowledge of OSHA construction standards
• Familiarity with DOT, MSHA, and EPA regulations
• Experience with accident investigation and claims management
  
  

Preferred

• Bilingual (Spanish)
• Bachelor’s degree in Safety, Construction Management, or related field
  
  

Team & Work Environment

• Current team includes 2 Field Safety Representatives (North & South regions)
• Team will grow to 4 members with this hire and continued company expansion
• High-autonomy environment focused on accountability—not micromanagement
• Company is experiencing rapid growth through acquisitions, with expansion planned across AZ, CO, and TX
• Backed by private equity with a long-term growth strategy
  
  

Work Structure

• Location: Englewood, CO
• Schedule: Monday–Friday, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  
  

Time Allocation:

• 75% Office-Based:
• Estimating support, takeoffs, plan reviews
• Pre-construction safety planning
• Leadership collaboration and strategic initiatives
• 25% Field-Based:
• Oversight of Field Safety Representatives
• Job site visits and compliance monitoring
  

Compensation & Benefits

• Base Salary: $100K – $125K (flexible for strong candidates)
• Benefits: Comprehensive benefits package
  
  

This is an excellent opportunity for a safety leader who wants to make a tangible impact, help shape company culture, and grow alongside a rapidly expanding organization.