Safety Manager - Commercial Mechanical Construction

The Opportunity:

Join a Regional Leader in Mechanical Construction Safety!

Are you a safety professional who prefers a job site to a desk? A respected, family-oriented Specialty Mechanical Contractor is seeking a Safety Manager
. This isn't an administrative "policy-writing" role—it’s a visible, high-impact leadership position where you will spend 70% of your time in the field identifying hazards, mentoring crews, and "shaking hands" across multi-million dollar HVAC systems, chillers, process piping, and Design-Build MEP projects in Healthcare, Education, Industrial, and Municipal sectors.

• You will spend the majority of your week visiting major job sites across the region (Dayton, Columbus, Cincinnati, N. Kentucky, and Indiana).
• You can utilize offices in Dayton, Cincinnati, and Columbus for reporting—no need to drive to Dayton every day.
• You are the primary advisor to the executive team, leader of the Safety Committee, and the face of safety for 150 field employees.
• Use your "field-first" personality to correct behaviors in real-time. You aren't just a "safety cop"—you are a respected mentor.

• Site Inspections & Audits:
  Conduct walk‑throughs to identify risk hazards, ensure compliance with OSHA standards, or stop unsafe work as needed.
• Incident Investigation:
  Lead root‑cause analysis for any incidents, corrective actions, records documentation, and collaborate with HR on Transitional Work (Return‑to‑Work) programs.
• Training & Development:
  Deliver engaging hands‑on safety training and manage the Hazard Communication Program.
• Equipment Oversight:
  Recommend and order PPE, safety gear, and ensure tools/machinery meet safety specifications to maintain readiness at job sites.
• External Liaison:
  Participate in trade group events, and act as the point of contact for OSHA, fire departments, and emergency response teams.

• Safety
  
  Experience:
  
  7+ years of progressive safety experience (Coordinator, Lead, Manager) in commercial construction (HVAC, plumbing, piping, sheet metal, electrical, drywall, masonry, or related trades).
• Demonstrated Leadership:
  You’ve held a leadership role for 3+ years (Foreman, Leader, Manager, Supervisor).
• Strong Communication
  
  Skills:
  
  Able to build trust, enforce standards, and engage with field crews constructively.
• Certifications
  
  Required:
  
  OSHA 500 or 501 (Outreach Trainer), 510 (Construction) or OSHA 511 (General Industry) 500‑series preferred; CHST or CSP is ideal but not required.
• Travel:
  Must be comfortable driving regionally across multiple job sites weekly (no overnight travel).
• Stable Career History:
  Priority given to candidates with demonstrated success in long‑term roles, (company has high employee retention) and seeks a stable work history that reflects a deep commitment to previous teams and projects.

• Salary: $90,000 – $105,000
• Performance Bonus: 5% – 8% annual bonus based on company profit and personal milestones.
• Tools for Success:
  Company Truck, Gas Card, Laptop, and Remote Access.
• Benefits:
  Comprehensive medical, dental, and retirement packages.
• Relocation:
  Consideration for candidates in neighboring states (OH, IN, KY).
• Schedule:
  
  Monday–Friday, 7:00 AM–4:00 PM.

Apply today to join a company where your leadership, hands‑on approach, and commitment to safety will make a measurable difference every day—protecting people, strengthening culture, and shaping the future of jobsite safety across the region.