Safety Manager – Commercial Mechanical Construction

The Opportunity

Join a respected, family-oriented specialty mechanical contractor as a Safety Manager focused on field leadership across commercial mechanical construction. This is a key leadership role, having 70% of field time working with teams on multi-million dollar HVAC, chiller, process piping, and Design-Build MEP projects in Healthcare, Education, Industrial, and Municipal sectors.

• Field-Focused Leadership: You will spend the majority of your week visiting major job sites across the region (Dayton, Columbus, Cincinnati, northern Kentucky, and eastern Indiana).

• You can utilize offices in Dayton, Cincinnati, and Columbus for reporting.

• It’s a visible, high-impact leadership position for 150 field employees identifying hazards, mentoring crews, and “shaking hands”.

• Safety Program Ownership: You are primary safety advisor to the executive team, leader of the Safety Committee, and the safety leader for the entire company.

• Mentorship: Mentor field crews and supervisors; correct behaviors in real time and build trust across trades.

What you’ll do

• 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.

What You Bring to the Team

• ·     Commercial Construction Safety: 5+ years of progressive safety experience in Mechanical, HVAC, Plumbing/piping, Sheet metal, Electrical, Drywall, Masonry, Chemical plants, Waste treatment, or multi-site Manufacturing

•       Leadership: 3+ years of team Leadership (Foreman, Leader, Manager, Supervisor) of company-wide scale equivalent to 150+ field employees

• Collaborative Communication: Able to build trust, enforce standards, and engage with field crews constructively

• Certifications Required: OSHA 500 / 501 (Outreach Trainer), 510 (Construction) or OSHA 511 (General Industry) preferred; CHST or CSP highly desirable but not required

• Travel: Regional travel (about 70% weekly) to multiple job sites. Work is day‑trip based — no overnight stays; company vehicle provided.

• Stable Career: Preference for candidates with consistent, multi-year roles and an interest in a long-term career opportunity (position open due to Safety Manager retiring after 42 years)

Compensation & Benefits

•       Starting Salary: $90,000 – $105,000 plus annual Performance Bonus based on company profit and personal milestones, Company Truck, Gas Card, Laptop, and Cell phone

• Benefits: Comprehensive PTO, vacation, medical, dental, and retirement package

• Relocation: Consideration for a candidate with strong ties to either Dayton, Cincinnati, or Columbus

• Schedule: Monday–Friday, 7:00 AM–4:00 PM