Site safety & health Officer

Job Title: Safety Manager (Mechanical Construction/MEP/HVAC)

Location: Denver, CO (Travel Required to Job Sites Across Colorado)

Job Type: Full-Time

Compensation: $95-120K per year benefits.

About the Role:

We are seeking an experienced Safety Manager to lead Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) initiatives for a well-established mechanical contractor specializing in commercial and industrial plumbing, HVAC, and mechanical construction projects. This position is responsible for ensuring OSHA compliance, driving a strong safety culture, conducting field inspections, and supporting project teams to maintain safe and efficient job sites.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in commercial or industrial construction safety, particularly within the mechanical, plumbing, or HVAC industry.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the company's Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) program across multiple construction projects.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA regulations, company safety policies, and customer safety requirements.
• Conduct regular job site inspections, safety audits, and field observations.
• Perform incident investigations, root cause analysis, and implement corrective/preventive actions.
• Support pre-task planning by reviewing Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs), Task Hazard Analyses (THAs), permits, and lift plans.
• Deliver new hire orientations, safety training, toolbox talks, and ongoing employee education.
• Monitor field activities involving:
• Fall Protection
• Confined Space
• Lockout/Tagout (LOTO)
• Hot Work
• Rigging & Material Handling
• Scaffolding & Ladder Safety
• Excavation & Trenching
• Partner with Project Managers, Superintendents, and Foremen to integrate safety into project planning and execution.
• Maintain safety records, training documentation, and compliance reports.
• Track safety metrics and communicate performance trends to leadership.
• Travel to active construction sites throughout the Denver/Colorado area.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Occupational Safety, Environmental Health & Safety, Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field.
• OSHA 30 Certification (required).
• 5–10 years of progressive Safety/EHS experience within commercial or industrial construction.
• Strong knowledge of OSHA regulations and construction safety best practices.
• Experience conducting safety audits, inspections, incident investigations, and risk assessments.
• Ability to lead field safety initiatives and promote a proactive safety culture.
• Excellent communication, documentation, and organizational skills.
• Valid driver's license with the ability to travel to project sites.
• Must be able to pass a drug screen and federal background check.

Preferred Qualifications

• CHST, CSP, STSC, OSHA Authorized Trainer, or other professional safety certifications.
• Experience with mechanical contractors, plumbing, HVAC, piping, or industrial construction projects.
• Experience working on occupied buildings, renovation projects, and multi-trade construction sites.
• Familiarity with safety management systems and construction management software such as Procore or Viewpoint.