Director of Safety | Shaw Construction | Colorado
Shaw Construction is a Colorado-based general contractor specializing in multifamily and workforce housing projects across the Front Range, Western Slope, and mountain markets. We're looking for a safety leader who coaches crews to work safely, not one who just enforces rules from the sidelines.
About the Role
This is a hands-on, field-facing position responsible for planning, implementing, and managing safety programs that protect our people and reduce risk across all active projects. You'll spend real time on jobsites building relationships with project teams and subcontractors-teaching, mentoring, and problem-solving alongside them, not just checking boxes.
What You'll Do
- Develop and administer Shaw's safety program, including Hazard Communication and Chemical Inventory oversight
- Conduct preconstruction planning and Job Hazard Analysis for all projects
- Review subcontractor safety plans and assist in prequalification efforts
- Perform site safety audits alongside our outside Safety Consultant and/or insurance carrier representatives
- Lead OSHA investigations and formal site visits as needed
- Turn "lessons learned" from inspections into practical, ongoing training
- Coordinate and deliver safety orientation and training programs company-wide
- Ensure all employees are issued appropriate PPE at onboarding
- Compile quarterly and annual safety compliance reports for senior leadership
- Investigate and report Workers' Compensation and insurance claims
- Assist project teams with Storm Water Management and compliance
- Administer the motor vehicle record check program in partnership with our Corporate Resource Manager
- Coach and support project-assigned safety personnel in collaboration with on-site PMs and Superintendents
Travel
About 30% per month, visiting project sites across Colorado and surrounding markets.
What You Bring
- 4-year degree in Safety & Health or equivalent preferred, plus 3+ years of safety experience in building construction-or a strong combination of education and field experience
- A teaching mindset-you'd rather show someone the right way than
- Strong leadership, communication, and training skills
- Working knowledge of safety and environmental principles and techniques
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office
- Ability to plan and schedule company-wide training, inspections, and related activities
- Physical ability to access active construction sites (climbing ladders, stairs, hoists; lifting up to 75 lbs)
Certifications (preferred or willing to obtain)
- OSHA 30 (required) | Goal: OSHA 500
- Certified Safety Professional (CSP)
- Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH)
- Certified Hazardous Materials Manager
Why Shaw
At Shaw, you'll join a collaborative, team-first culture where people genuinely look out for each other-on the jobsite and in the office. We're proud of the work we do and the communities we build in, and we invest in the people who make it happen.
What We Offer
- $150,000-$160,000 DOE
- PTO, 401(k), and full health benefits
- A supportive, collaborative team environment
Exempt | Full-Time | Shaw Construction is an equal opportunity employer.
Skills Required
- 3+ years of safety experience in building construction, or an equivalent combination of education and field experience
- Four-year degree in Safety and Health or equivalent
- OSHA 30 certification
- OSHA 500 certification
- Certified Safety Professional certification
- Certified Industrial Hygienist certification
- Certified Hazardous Materials Manager certification
- Strong leadership, communication, teaching, and training skills
- Working knowledge of safety and environmental principles and techniques
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office
- Ability to plan and schedule company-wide training, inspections, and related activities
- Physical ability to access active construction sites, climb ladders, stairs, and hoists, and lift up to 75 pounds
What We Do
Shaw Construction is a Rocky Mountain general contractor, construction manager, and design-build firm operating across Colorado, Utah, and Wyoming. Founded in 1962, it specializes in multifamily construction and also delivers arts, senior living, commercial, custom-home, educational, hospitality, mixed-use, and other residential projects. The company supplements its core building work with self-perform, modular, and virtual design and construction services, emphasizing quality, value, and lasting client relationships.
