Assistant Safety Manager - Traveler

Assistant Safety Manager - Traveler

Join McCarthy Building Companies, Inc., America’s premier 100% employee‑owned commercial construction company. With offices nationwide, we specialize in a wide range of projects, collaborating with clients and partners from design through completion.

The Assistant Safety Manager promotes a proactive safety culture and administers the PHE safety program for all projects throughout the Central Region (Midwest), encouraging all team members to actively engage in maintaining a safe work environment. Position requires ability to travel throughout the Central Region and may qualify for traveling or relocation assistance per company policy.

• Monitor and discuss safety programs and efforts with on‑site subcontractors and McCarthy employees, ensuring safety is part of our culture and all new hires have proper safety documents and information.
• Conduct documented safety and health inspections no less than twice per month, coordinating compliance reports with McCarthy’s insurance company.
• Coordinate with Project Supervision to ensure necessary protective equipment and safety materials are utilized, adequate first aid materials are available, and safety documents are posted on‑site.
• Investigate all injuries and review all accident reports, coordinating corrective measures with McCarthy employees and logging injuries/illnesses for OSHA purposes.
• Minimize construction hazards and enforce safety policies using the company’s disciplinary policy.
• Conduct/coordinate Project Safety “Toolbox” meetings with all McCarthy employees weekly.
• Record and forward copies of all safety‑related meetings, programs, safety pre‑plans, inspections, correspondence, directives, citations, etc., to the Division Safety Director for tracking.

• 3+ years experience managing safety efforts of large healthcare, commercial, industrial, or mission‑critical construction projects.
• Bachelor’s degree in a related field preferred.
• OSHA 500 and BCSP certifications required.
• Ability to manage and administer safety orientations, oversee substance abuse programs, investigate/report injuries and illnesses, and perform other safety functions on‑site.
• Ability to work with all construction groups – management, owners, trades, and subcontractors.
• Excellent communication, organizational, decision‑making, and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to travel or relocate within the region as needed.

McCarthy is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veteran status.

In accordance with Colorado’s Equal Pay for Equal Work Act (SB19‑085), the estimated entry‑level pay range for this role is $85,000 – $95,000. Actual compensation may vary based on qualifications and experience.