Safety Director

Location: Denver, CO (Multi-State Travel Required)

Position Type: Full-Time Company They are an established regional specialty contractor providing infrastructure and facility services across a multi-state operational footprint. Guided by a commitment to operational excellence, they partner with commercial and institutional clients to deliver dependable, high-quality service solutions across all their project locations. Their business relies on a disciplined, safety-first culture designed to support their teams in high-demand field environments. As they continue to scale their operations and expand their regional presence, they remain focused on maintaining rigorous compliance standards, investing in their workforce, and delivering consistent performance across every site.

About the Role: The Director of Safety will establish, modernize, and enforce safety policies and regulatory compliance across all regional job sites. Based out of Denver, this strategic leadership role requires a hands-on safety executive capable of managing scalable safety frameworks across multiple state jurisdictions. Because a core focus of operations involves elevated roof work, extensive direct experience in commercial roofing and high-angle fall protection is strictly required.

Responsibilities: Multi-Site & Multi-State Leadership: Direct, standardize, and oversee safety culture and compliance across regional commercial project locations from the Denver headquarters. Commercial Roofing & Elevated Safety: Enforce strict fall protection, high-angle work, hazard identification, flat/low-slope membrane safety, and commercial roofing standards. Regulatory Compliance: Maintain full compliance with local, state, and federal regulations (OSHA, DOT, EPA).Audits & Field Inspections: Conduct regular scheduled and unannounced site safety audits across job sites; implement corrective action plans for observed hazards. Incident & Risk Management: Lead root-cause analyses, manage incident reporting, and oversee workers' compensation processes to mitigate risk. EHS Training Programs: Develop and execute safety training, toolbox talks, and onboarding programs for field crews and site supervisors. Metrics & Reporting: Track key safety metrics (TRIR, EMR, DART) and deliver regular reporting to executive leadership.

Qualifications: Location & Mobility: Based in or willing to relocate to the Denver, CO area, with the willingness and ability to travel frequently across multi-state job sites.

Industry Experience: Minimum 7–10+ years of dedicated safety management experience in commercial roofing and commercial construction. Multi-State Operations: Proven track record of managing safety protocols across a multi-site, multi-state footprint.

Professional Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Health & Safety, Construction Management, or a related field (or equivalent field experience), plus at least one of the following certifications: Certified Safety Professional (CSP)Construction Health and Safety Technician (CHST)Associate Safety Professional (ASP)OSHA 500 / Authorized Construction Trainer Technical Expertise: Advanced knowledge of OSHA Construction Industry Regulations (29 CFR 1926), specifically Subpart M (Fall Protection), low-slope/flat roof safety, and scaffolding/ladder standards.

Benefits: Competitive salary package Health, dental, and vision coverage Retirement plan options Paid time off and holidays Company vehicle or allowance / travel reimbursement