We are seeking an experienced Regional Safety Manager to support commercial construction projects across multiple sites. This role is ideal for a highly motivated safety professional based in Denver, CO or Seattle, WA who is comfortable traveling up to 70% and partnering with diverse teams to maintain and continuously improve safety performance in dynamic construction environments.
Start Date: ASAP
Contract Duration: 6 months contract to hire opportunity
Responsibilities
- Oversee and manage regional safety programs for multiple commercial construction projects simultaneously
- Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local safety regulations, including OSHA standards
- Conduct frequent jobsite safety audits, inspections, and hazard assessments, and lead corrective action planning
- Develop, implement, and continuously improve site-specific safety plans and procedures
- Serve as the primary safety resource for project managers, superintendents, field leadership, and subcontractors
- Lead incident, injury, and near-miss investigations, including root cause analysis and documentation
- Track safety metrics, trends, and KPIs; prepare and present safety reports to leadership
- Deliver safety training, orientations, and toolbox talks tailored to site-specific risks
- Participate in preconstruction planning to identify safety risks and mitigation strategies
- Support subcontractor prequalification and ongoing safety compliance efforts
- Conduct Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs) and Activity Hazard Analyses (AHAs)
- Promote and reinforce a strong, consistent safety culture across all project teams
- Travel regularly between job sites and regional offices as needed (up to 70%)
Qualifications
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in safety management roles within commercial construction environments
- Proven experience supporting multiple active job sites across a geographic region
- Strong working knowledge of OSHA regulations, ANSI standards, and construction safety best practices
- CHST certification strongly preferred; additional certifications such as OSHA 30, CSP, or ASP are a plus
- Demonstrated ability to work independently and take ownership of regional safety initiatives
- Highly organized with strong time management, prioritization, and documentation skills
- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate with field and office teams
- Comfortable working in fast-paced, changing environments with minimal oversight
- Strong problem-solving skills and a proactive, solution-oriented mindset
- Proficient in Microsoft Office and safety management or reporting systems
- Valid driver’s license and willingness to travel extensively
