Senior Safety Specialist

JE Dunn Construction

. Coordinate and implement field safety programs for routine and complex construction projects .

Posted 11/6/2026full-timeDenver • Colorado • United StatesSenior💰 $94,922 - $118,652 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in coordinating and implementing safety programs for construction projects, conducting inspections, and ensuring compliance with safety regulations. Proficient in training development and delivery, as well as monitoring safety metrics and managing safety software.

Highest-signal resume keywords

5+ Years Construction Safety ExperienceBachelor’s Degree In Safety And Health-Related FieldAdvanced Proficiency In Company Safety SoftwareKnowledge Of Federal, State, And Local Safety RegulationsAbility To Conduct Safety Audits And Inspections

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Hard Skills

Safety Program CoordinationConstruction Site InspectionsHazard IdentificationAccident InvestigationTraining DevelopmentSafety Metrics MonitoringRoot-Cause AnalysisDrug And Alcohol Policy ComplianceEnvironmental Hazard Testing ProtocolsSafety Management Systems

Soft Skills

Advanced Verbal CommunicationAdvanced Written CommunicationRelationship BuildingCollaborationTimeliness

Tools & Technologies

MS OfficeSafety Management SoftwareConstruction Technology

Certifications & Qualifications

Valid And Unrestricted Driver’s License

Industry Keywords

Construction SafetySafety AuditsSafety RegulationsInjury Progress ReportsSafety Incentive Programs

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Coordinate and implement field safety programs for routine and complex construction projects
Conduct construction-site walk-through inspections and safety audits
Identify, document and recommend abatement of hazardous conditions
Use internal safety management systems to document findings, track abatements and perform trend analysis
Conduct project-specific new-hire orientations and oversee drug and alcohol policy compliance
Monitor prime contractor and subcontractor safety programs
Attend project pre-planning, progress and other project-related meetings
Support field leadership, safety meetings and committees; chair project safety committees
Assist with accident investigations, root-cause analysis and corrective recommendations
Coordinate injured employees’ treatment and return-to-work process; compile injury progress reports
Monitor site safety incentive programs
Provide guidance and training on safety topics
Assist safety leadership during insurance audits
Oversee large, complex and/or multiple projects, including controlled insurance program projects
Develop training strategies, needs assessments, gap analyses, training plans and learning methods as needed
Deliver in-person and virtual training and maintain training records
Monitor safety metrics and identify training improvements

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in a safety and health-related field (Preferred)
Equivalent relevant experience considered in lieu of the degree
5+ years construction safety experience (Required)
Advanced verbal and written communication skills
Intermediate proficiency in MS Office
Knowledge of and ability to enforce federal, state, local and company safety regulations
Advanced proficiency in company safety software/programs, processes and tools
Ability to recognize hazardous situations and implement corrective measures
Knowledge of testing protocols for environmental hazards
Intermediate proficiency in required construction technology
Valid and unrestricted driver’s license required
Ability to work accurately, completely and in a timely manner
Ability to build relationships and collaborate internally and externally
No work visa sponsorship or immigration-related support provided

Benefits

Comp & perks

Company rewards and employee ownership
Target bonus based on individual and company performance
Professional Non-Union benefits package
Reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities