Safety Manager - Commercial MEP 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.

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

What You’ll Be Doing

• 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

• · 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

Compensation & Benefits

• 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.