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Safety Manager - Commercial Mechanical Construction
Job in
Dayton, Montgomery County, Ohio, 45444, USA
Listed on 2026-03-05
Listing for:
Hirenow Staffing Inc
Full Time, Seasonal/Temporary
position Listed on 2026-03-05
Job specializations:
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Management
Operations Manager, EHS / HSE Manager
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Safety Manager - Commercial Mechanical Construction
Location: Dayton, Ohio (Onsite | Regional Travel Required - No Overnight)
Employment Type: Direct Hire | Full-Time
Compensation: $90,000 - $105,000 base + 5-8% annual bonus
Benefits: Company vehicle, gas card, laptop, full medical/dental, retirement plan
Position Overview
Hire Now Staffing is conducting a confidential search for an experienced Safety Manager to lead field safety operations for a well-established commercial mechanical contractor serving the Dayton region and surrounding markets.
This role is designed for a safety professional who operates comfortably in active construction environments-not from behind a desk. The Safety Manager will serve as the visible authority on job sites, ensuring that safety protocols are understood, enforced, and continuously improved across mechanical construction projects including HVAC, piping, sheet metal, and related commercial trades.
A stable work history and demonstrated long-term commitment to prior employers are mandatory. Candidates with frequent short-term roles will not be considered.
Core Responsibilities
Field Safety Leadership
- Conduct comprehensive jobsite audits across multiple active projects.
- Identify risk exposures and enforce OSHA compliance standards without hesitation.
- Intervene immediately when unsafe conditions or behaviors are observed.
- Establish strong working relationships with field supervisors, foremen, and craft workers.
- Serve as the primary safety presence across approximately 150 field employees.
- Maintain and update safety policies, programs, and documentation.
- Lead incident investigations, root cause analysis, and corrective action implementation.
- Oversee hazard communication programs and ensure proper documentation.
- Monitor regulatory compliance across state and federal standards.
- Maintain accurate safety metrics, reports, and audit records.
- Deliver safety training programs tailored to commercial mechanical trades.
- Conduct toolbox talks and project-specific safety briefings.
- Mentor supervisors and field leaders to strengthen proactive hazard identification.
- Reinforce a culture of accountability and ownership for safe work practices.
- Oversee PPE standards and selection.
- Coordinate with emergency response personnel when necessary.
- Serve as the primary point of contact for regulatory agencies during inspections.
- Minimum 7+ years of progressive safety experience within commercial or industrial construction.
- Direct exposure to mechanical trades including HVAC, piping, sheet metal, or related commercial disciplines.
- At least 3+ years in a supervisory or safety leadership role.
- OSHA 500 or 501 certification (required).
- OSHA 510 or 511 certification (required).
- Valid driver's license.
- Ability to travel regionally up to 70% during workdays (no overnight travel).
- Proven stable employment history with consistent tenure.
- CHST or CSP certification.
- Experience supporting projects in healthcare, manufacturing, industrial, or utility environments.
- Demonstrated ability to manage safety programs across multiple concurrent projects.
- Strong written documentation skills for incident reporting and compliance tracking.
- Experience transitioning or inheriting established safety programs and maintaining continuity.
- Onsite role based in Dayton, Ohio.
- Regional daytime travel across Ohio and nearby markets.
- Monday-Friday schedule aligned with field operations.
- No commercial mechanical construction safety experience.
- Primarily manufacturing-only safety background with no field construction exposure.
- Lack of required OSHA certifications.
- Inability to travel regionally during the workday.
- History of short-term job tenure or unstable work progression.
Hire Now Staffing is acting as a direct placement partner for this role. All candidate information is handled confidentially and evaluated against defined requirements. This job description outlines the general scope of responsibilities and qualifications. Duties may evolve based on client needs and business growth. Only candidates meeting the core qualifications will be considered for interview.
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