Safety Manager - Commercial Mechanical Construction

Dayton, OH

Safety Manager

Join a respected, family‑oriented specialty mechanical contractor as a Safety Manager in a highly visible, field‑driven leadership role. This is not a desk job—you will spend the majority of your time on active job sites coaching crews, identifying risks, and strengthening the company’s safety culture across major commercial and industrial projects.

• 7+ years of progressive safety experience in commercial construction (HVAC, plumbing, piping, sheet metal, electrical, drywall, masonry, or similar trades)
• 3+ years in a leadership role (Foreman, Supervisor, Lead, or Manager)
• Required certifications: OSHA 500 or 501 and OSHA 510 (Construction) or OSHA 511 (General Industry)
• Strong ability to influence field teams and enforce safety standards constructively
• Comfortable with regional travel to job sites (Dayton, Columbus, Cincinnati, Northern Kentucky, and Indiana; no overnight travel)
• Demonstrated stable career history with long‑term tenure in prior roles

Highly Preferred: CHST or CSP certification

• Field‑Focused Leadership:
  Spend ~70% of your time on job sites—not behind a desk
• Regional Flexibility:
  Utilize offices in Dayton, Cincinnati, or Columbus
• Safety Program Ownership:
  Serve as the primary safety advisor to executive leadership and lead the Safety Committee
• Mentorship‑Driven Culture:
  Be a trusted coach and partner to 150 field employees—not just a policy enforcer
• Project Variety:
  Support large‑scale HVAC systems, chillers, process piping, and Design‑Build MEP work across Healthcare, Education, Industrial, and Municipal sectors

• Conduct job site inspections and audits to identify hazards, ensure OSHA compliance, and stop unsafe work when necessary
• Lead incident investigations, perform root cause analysis, and manage corrective actions and documentation
• Partner with HR on Transitional Work (Return‑to‑Work) programs
• Deliver engaging, hands‑on safety training and manage the Hazard Communication Program
• Recommend and procure PPE and safety equipment; ensure tools and machinery meet safety standards
• Serve as the external safety liaison with OSHA, fire departments, emergency responders, and trade groups
• Lead and continuously improve the company’s safety programs and committee initiatives

• Salary: $90,000 – $105,000
• Performance Bonus: 5% – 8% annually
• Company Truck and Gas Card
• Laptop and remote access tools
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and retirement benefits
• Relocation assistance considered for candidates in OH, IN, and KY
• Schedule:
  
  Monday–Friday, 7:00 AM–4:00 PM

If you are a hands‑on safety leader who thrives in the field and wants to make a measurable impact protecting crews and strengthening safety culture, apply today.