Safety Manager

Rusin Concrete Construction•Colorado Springs, CO

1d•$75 - $90

About The Position

The Safety Manager is responsible for leading and managing the company’s safety program across all construction operations. This role ensures compliance with OSHA and applicable regulations, promotes a proactive safety culture, and works closely with field leadership to minimize risk and maintain safe job sites.

Requirements

Bilingual (English/Spanish) ability to support field communication
Construction Health and Safety Technician (CHST), CSP, or similar certification
Formal education or certification in Safety, Risk Management, or related field
3+ years of directly applicable construction safety experience
Experience supporting or managing safety programs in the construction industry
OSHA 30 certification and strong knowledge of OSHA regulations
Understanding of construction methods, equipment, and job site hazards
Ability to train, influence, and enforce safe work practices across all levels of the organization
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Strong communication, problem-solving, and conflict resolution skills
Self-motivation with the ability to work independently and in the field

Responsibilities

Leading and managing the company-wide safety program, including updates to the Employee Safety Manual the oversight of a company safety committee.
Ensuring compliance with all federal, state, and local safety regulations (OSHA and others).
Developing and implementing project-specific safety plans for residential and commercial operations.
Conducting regular job site and facility inspections; documenting findings and enforcing corrective actions.
Partnering with leadership and field supervisors to deliver new hire orientation and ongoing safety training.
Facilitating daily, weekly, and monthly safety meetings and toolbox talks.
Supporting supervisors with training on safety procedures, equipment use, and incident investigations.
Leading incident, injury, and property damage investigations; implementing corrective and preventive measures.
Overseeing Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs) and pre-task planning for high-risk activities.
Ensuring proper use, availability, and maintenance of PPE, safety equipment, signage, and SDS documentation.
Managing safety communications (e.g., newsletters, alerts) to reinforce accountability and awareness.
Tracking and managing workers’ compensation claims, return-to-work programs, and OSHA recordkeeping/logs.
Coordinate and lead safety committee meetings.
Monitor safety performance metrics and recommend continuous improvement initiatives.
Staying current on OSHA standards and industry best practices; implement updates as needed.