Safety Manager

Traveling Safety Manager - Mechanical Construction

The Safety Manager will lead development, implementation, and continuous improvement of health and safety programs across construction and mechanical operations. This position ensures regulatory compliance, reduces risk and incidents, and fosters a proactive safety culture by providing leadership, training, and oversight for projects, personnel, and subcontractors.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain comprehensive safety programs, policies, and procedures tailored to construction and mechanical worksites.
• Conduct regular site inspections, audits, and risk assessments to identify hazards and ensure compliance with OSHA and company standards.
• Lead incident and near-miss investigations, determine root causes, and implement corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
• Deliver and coordinate safety training, toolbox talks, and orientation programs, including OSHA 30-hour training and site-specific instruction.
• Manage contractor and subcontractor safety performance, pre-qualifications, and site onboarding to ensure consistent standards across projects.
• Monitor safety metrics, prepare reports and dashboards for leadership, and recommend improvements based on data and trends.
• Oversee personal protective equipment (PPE) programs, permit-to-work systems, lockout/tagout procedures, and confined space entry protocols.
• Serve as the company liaison during regulatory inspections and audits, and ensure timely resolution of findings and citations.
• Collaborate with project managers, engineering, HR, and operations to integrate safety into planning, design reviews, and change management.
• Champion a positive safety culture through coaching, leadership engagement, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Occupational Safety, Engineering, Construction Management or related field, or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 5 years of safety management experience in construction and mechanical environments; proven track record reducing incidents and improving compliance.
• Certified Safety Professional (CSP) and/or Construction Health and Safety Technician (CHST) certification preferred.
• OSHA 30-hour Construction training required; additional OSHA certifications a plus.
• Strong knowledge of OSHA regulations, NFPA standards, and industry best practices.
• Experience conducting incident investigations, root cause analysis, and corrective action implementation.
• Excellent communication, training, and leadership skills with the ability to influence at all levels of the organization.
• Proficiency with safety management systems, incident reporting tools, and Microsoft Office.
• Valid drivers license and willingness to travel to project sites as required.

Benefits

Salary: $120k-170k/year

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• 401(k)
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays