Safety Manager

About Us Intermountain Electric (IME) brings decades of experience as a trusted leader in electrical contracting. Founded in 1946, we began as a small company in Denver, CO, and have since grown to be part of the largest specialty contractor in North America. Today, we work with owners and contractors nationwide, delivering complex construction solutions across various industries, including aviation, mission critical, entertainment, and healthcare. At IME, our people are our most valuable asset. We are committed to fostering a culture that prioritizes safety, quality, and professional growth. Joining IME is more than just finding a job—it's about building a career with opportunities to advance and make an organizational impact. Power your future with IME and be a part of a team that drives success in every project. About this Role Intermountain Electric, Inc. (IME) is celebrating 80 years of powering progress across Colorado. Our office teams help deliver safe, smart, and reliable electrical solutions through our people and partnerships, the IME Way. Through strategic planning, collaboration, and technical excellence, and guided by our values of Integrity, Safety, Ingenuity, Relationships, Craftsmanship, and Spark, we empower our professionals to innovate, support our field teams, and strengthen the partnerships that move our work forward. Join a team where your expertise fuels the systems that keep communities running! The Safety Manager leads the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of safety programs designed to protect employees, maintain regulatory compliance, and support organizational objectives. This role serves as a key resource for safety leadership, training, compliance, risk mitigation, and emergency preparedness while fostering a proactive culture of safety across the organization. What You'll Do Safety Program Leadership Develop, implement, evaluate, and continuously improve comprehensive safety programs, policies, and procedures. Establish and maintain safety training schedules to support workforce development and compliance requirements. Collaborate with field personnel, office staff, contractors, and vendors to promote safe work practices and organizational safety objectives. Foster and sustain a strong culture of safety throughout the organization. Ensure compliance with applicable local, state, and federal safety regulations and standards. Training & Safety Education Conduct safety training programs focused on electrical safety, hazard recognition, and safe work practices. Provide ongoing education regarding industry best practices, regulatory requirements, and emerging safety trends. Review and update both virtual and in-person training content to ensure accuracy and relevance. Promote employee engagement and accountability in safety initiatives. Job Site Inspections & Hazard Mitigation Perform regular jobsite inspections and assessments to identify hazards and verify compliance with safety standards. Prepare written reports detailing findings, recommendations, and required corrective or preventive actions. Monitor follow-up activities to ensure timely resolution of identified safety concerns. Partner with field leadership and project managers to address safety issues and implement corrective measures. Conduct and oversee weekly safety meetings at project sites. Incident Investigation & Corrective Action Lead investigations involving accidents, incidents, and near-miss events. Analyze root causes and develop recommendations to prevent recurrence. Maintain accurate records of incidents, investigations, corrective actions, and resolutions. Monitor trends and identify opportunities to strengthen safety performance. Safety Audits, Reporting & Compliance Management Conduct safety audits to evaluate program effectiveness and identify opportunities for improvement. Prepare and present safety reports that communicate key metrics, trends, risks, and recommendations to leadership. Maintain and update the company Safety Manual. Manage work-related injury cases and support associated documentation and reporting requirements. Coordinate medical case management and related follow-up activities. Emergency Preparedness & Response Develop and implement emergency response plans and procedures. Coordinate emergency drills, exercises, and preparedness activities. Ensure employees are prepared to respond effectively to emergency situations. Support organizational readiness through ongoing evaluation and improvement of emergency response processes. Additional duties as assigned. What You'll Bring Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Comprehensive knowledge of construction safety principles, practices, and regulatory requirements. Ability to interpret and communicate technical environmental, health, and safety requirements to diverse audiences. Strong understanding of safety program development, implementation, and continuous improvement. Ability to identify, develop, and implement best practices, policies, and procedures. Advanced analytical skills with the ability to evaluate safety data, trends, and regulatory information. Strong report writing, documentation, presentation, and training development capabilities. Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound professional judgment. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Strong interpersonal, relationship-building, and conflict-resolution abilities. Ability to work effectively across departments and with geographically dispersed teams. Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and the ability to quickly learn and adopt new technologies and software platforms. Knowledge of ProCore preferred. Demonstrated Accomplishments Demonstrated expertise in construction and electrical safety program management. Experience conducting safety training, audits, inspections, and incident investigations. Proven ability to analyze safety trends and implement effective corrective and preventive actions.Experience developing safety policies, procedures, training programs, and organizational safety initiatives. Effective management of work-related injury cases and safety compliance efforts. Strong ability to communicate with employees, leadership, clients, regulatory agencies, and other stakeholders. Current First Aid/CPR certification. Current OSHA 30 certification. Current MSHA 5000-23 certification. OSHA 500 certification highly preferred. Professional safety certifications such as CSP or CIH preferred. Education & Experience Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Health and Safety, Environmental Science, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of relevant education and experience. Progressive experience in a safety leadership role, preferably within the electrical contracting, construction, or related industries. Experience managing safety programs, compliance initiatives, training, and risk mitigation efforts. Experience supporting safety operations within a union environment highly desired. Equivalent combinations of relevant education, training, and applied experience will be considered. What You'll Get Working Conditions : The majority of the time you will work in a typical office environment, the remainder of the time you will be on construction job sites. When on construction job sites you will encounter typical construction conditions including extreme temperatures, noise, dust, mud debris, welding, leading edge, trenching, and shoring, sometimes in a confined space. You may be required to visit multiple locations during any one day. Benefits Overview: IME provides an industry-leading comprehensive benefits package. Full-time employees are eligible to choose from a variety of healthcare coverage options, which become effective the first of the month after hire. In addition, employees are offered a substantial amount of PTO and are immediately eligible to make contributions to a generously matched and fully vested 401k. Established in 1946, IME is part of Quanta Services, the largest specialty contractor in North America. We base our business model on always doing the right thing and pride ourselves in finding the best processes and practices in everything we do. As an electrical contractor, we install and service the power and lighting to commercial and industrial buildings in the Western US. The statements included in this job description are not intended to be all-inclusive and other duties may be assigned as required. Intermountain Electric, Inc. (IME) is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants and to creating an environment free of discrimination and harassment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. IME will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees who are qualified for a job so that they may perform the essential duties of the position. IME strives to provide a safe work environment for its employees. Under applicable laws and regulations, IME conducts background checks on all final candidates. Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time. Equal Opportunity Employer All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and/or gender identity), age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, and/or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law.We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. We prohibit all types of discrimination and are committed to providing access and equal opportunity for individuals with disabilities. For additional information or if reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application, interview, or hiring processes or to perform the essential functions of a position, please contact us the Company’s Human Resources department. #J-18808-Ljbffr Quanta Services, Inc.