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Actalent lists this Traveling Construction Safety Manager opportunity in telluride, Colorado. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Job Description Job Description Job Description:
We are seeking a Traveling Construction Safety Manager to support a large-scale, high-profile construction project in the Telluride area. This role is focused on fostering a strong safety culture through daily field engagement, coaching, training, and compliance oversight. The ideal candidate is a hands-on safety professional who builds trust with field teams, influences safe behaviors through coaching, and proactively identifies and mitigates risk. This is not a compliance-only position; success in this role comes from establishing strong relationships with superintendents, subcontractors, and craft personnel while maintaining a visible presence in the field. This opportunity offers the chance to contribute to an approximately $1B hospitality construction project while working alongside experienced operations and safety leadership teams.
Work Environment:
Project located in the Telluride, CO area
Typical work hours: 6:30 AM 5:30 PM
Initially 5 days per week, with potential to transition to 6 days per week based on project needs
Majority of time spent in the field supporting active construction operations
Current site workforce of approximately 30 team members, expected to grow to 75+ field personnel
Housing & Travel Support:
Cabin provided with kitchenette
Additional hotel accommodations available
Company supports employees traveling home once a month
Meals (M&IE) per diem provided
Free transportation to and from the project site
Convenient access to restaurants, grocery stores, and laundry facilities
Why You Should Be Interested:
Opportunity to support a high-profile, approximately $1B construction project
Long-term job opportunity
PTO, paid holidays, housing, meals per diem, and other benefits provided
Strong company commitment to employee development and safety excellence
Exposure to experienced operations leaders, project teams, and corporate safety leadership
Collaborative work environment focused on coaching, mentorship, and professional growth
Responsibilities:
Conduct daily site safety observations, inspections, and audits
Coach field personnel on safe work practices and behavioral safety principles
Identify, document, and help correct unsafe conditions and behaviors
Assist with incident investigations, reporting, and case management activities
Ensure compliance with OSHA regulations and project-specific safety requirements
Lead safety meetings, toolbox talks, orientations, and training sessions
Serve as a trusted safety resource for project teams, subcontractors, and client representatives
Promote a proactive and positive safety culture throughout the project
Support project goals related to safety, quality, and productivity
Collaborate closely with field leadership to drive continuous safety improvement
Qualifications:
Must Have
Minimum 5 years of dedicated construction safety experience (safety-focused role, not a dual-role position)
Experience overseeing or supporting concrete construction activities
OSHA 30 Certification
Bilingual (English/Spanish)
Strong knowledge of OSHA standards and construction safety practices
Nice to Have
Bachelor's degree in Safety, Occupational Health, Construction Management, or a related field
Experience supporting large commercial, industrial, civil, or heavy construction projects
Experience working alongside General Contractors and self-perform trades
Experience on large-scale, complex, or high-profile construction projects
Additional safety certifications or professional designations
Job Type & Location This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Telluride, CO.
Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $43.00 - $48.00/hr.
Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Job Type & Location This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Telluride, CO.
Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Oct 26, 2026.
Workplace Type This is a fully onsite position in Telluride,CO.
About Actalent
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The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications withoutregard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability,sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protectedby law.
If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification oradjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability,please email for other accommodation options.
San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in thecity and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicantswith arrest and conviction records.
Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as acondition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this lawshall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.
Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process,including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applicationsand qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, youacknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.
Worksite address
telluride, CO, 81435, US
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