Site Safety Manager
Company Overview
Our client is a large, established general contractor delivering complex commercial projects at Denver International Airport in Aurora, Colorado. Safety is a core value, and they are committed to building and maintaining a proactive, accountable safety culture on every jobsite.
You will join a project team that values close collaboration between field operations, project management, and safety professionals to ensure work is performed safely, efficiently, and in full compliance with OSHA and company standards.
The Opportunity
This is a fixed-term W-2 opportunity to serve as the Site Safety Manager on a major construction project in Aurora, Colorado. You will be the primary safety presence in the field, leading daily safety activities, coaching craft and supervision, and driving continuous improvement in jobsite safety performance.
If you are an experienced construction safety professional who enjoys being in the field, influencing crews, and owning safety outcomes on a high-visibility project, this role offers the chance to make a measurable impact over the course of a 12+ month assignment.
What You'll Do
- Oversee day-to-day jobsite safety operations, maintaining a strong and visible presence in the field throughout the project.
- Conduct regular site safety inspections and audits, identify hazards, and drive timely corrective actions in partnership with project and field leadership.
- Apply and enforce OSHA regulations and company safety policies while coaching crews and subcontractors on safe work practices.
- Lead toolbox talks, safety orientations, and daily safety briefings that are engaging, clear, and tailored to current site activities.
- Investigate incidents and near misses, document findings, and help implement corrective and preventive measures to avoid recurrence.
What Success Looks Like
- Within the first 90 days, you have built strong relationships with field supervision, project management, and subcontractors, and are viewed as a trusted, solutions-focused safety partner.
- The project maintains OSHA and company safety compliance with thorough documentation, timely reporting, and well-organized safety records.
- Leading indicators such as observations, near-miss reporting, and participation in safety meetings increase, while unsafe conditions and behaviors decrease.
- Over 6–12 months, the project meets or exceeds its safety performance goals, with reduced incidents and a visibly stronger culture of accountability and proactive hazard prevention.
What We're Looking For
- 7+ years of construction safety experience, preferably with a strong commercial construction background and experience on large projects.
- OSHA 30 and OSHA 500 certifications, along with CHST or an equivalent professional safety credential.
- Proven ability to communicate clearly and confidently with field crews, subcontractors, and management, and to influence safe behaviors in fast-paced environments.
- Strong working knowledge of OSHA standards, jobsite safety practices, and safety documentation, with the ability to work independently while staying aligned with project goals.
Compensation and Benefits
- Competitive pay (discussed during interview process)
- Fixed-term W-2 employment
- 12+ month project assignment
- 40 hours per week with day and night shift coverage
How to Apply
If you meet the qualifications and are interested in leading safety on a major construction project in Aurora, Colorado, please submit your resume and relevant certifications for consideration.