Safety Manager - Commercial MEP Construction

Join Our Team as a Safety Manager!

Are you an experienced and results-driven safety leader ready to take company-wide ownership of safety and health programs for a leading commercial MEP contractor? We are seeking a Safety Manager to champion our safety culture, ensure regulatory compliance, and set the standard for safety excellence across all job sites and facilities.

This is a high-impact, direct-hire, full-time position based in Dayton, Ohio, with a company renowned for its family-oriented culture, exceptional employee retention, and specialization in large-scale mechanical, electrical, HVAC, and plumbing systems.

Culture & Leadership

Champion Safety Excellence : Serve as the highly visible, company-wide leader, actively promoting a positive safety culture and chairing the Company Safety Committee.

Safety Rewards Program : Drive engagement and participation in the Company Safety Rewards Program to recognize and reinforce safe behaviors.

Technical Authority : Maintain professional safety credentials (such as OSHA 500 / 501, CSP, CHST) and provide expert technical advice on safety matters to senior management.

Compliance & Audits

Regulatory Oversight : Own and manage all aspects of OSHA compliance, setting and enforcing the standard for jobsite, local, and construction safety regulations.

Training & Development : Design, coordinate, and deliver comprehensive safety training programs, including overseeing the Hazard Communication Program.

Inspections : Manage and conduct regular, proactive safety inspections across all job sites and facilities.

Incident & Case Management

Incident Response : Lead and oversee incident response, including conducting thorough investigations and detailed reporting.

Liaison : Act as the primary liaison with regulatory partners (OSHA) and external emergency response partners (fire departments, rescue teams).

Transitional Work : Collaborate closely with HR to manage post-incident case management and coordinate Transitional Work (Return-to-Work) programs.

Environment & Schedule

Work Style : A dynamic blend of time dedicated to on-site inspections / audits, training delivery, and office-based analysis / documentation.

Schedule : Full-time, Exempt role, typically MondayFriday, 7 : 00 AM4 : 00 PM.

Location : Based in Dayton, Ohio, with travel to local and regional job sites as needed.

What We're Seeking

Experience : 15 years of progressively responsible experience in safety, with a strong background in commercial construction, specifically within the plumbing and / or sheet metal trades.

Supervision : 2-3 years of experience in a supervisory capacity (e.g., Foreman, Superintendent, or equivalent).

Credentials : Must hold a combination of the following, demonstrating a commitment to safety expertise :

OSHA 30-Hour Construction Certification

OSHA 500 & 501 OSHA Outreach Train-The-Trainer certification

Certified Aerial Lift Trainer

Certified Safety Professional (CSP) and / or Construction Safety & Health Technician (CHST) is highly valued.

Skills : Advanced knowledge of construction-specific OSHA standards, exceptional leadership and communication skills, strong organizational proficiency, and proven ability to manage company-wide programs.

Compensation & Benefits

Employment Type : Direct-Hire, Full-Time, Exempt.

Compensation : Competitive salary package commensurate with experience and qualifications.

Bonus Potential : The role offers potential for performance-based bonuses.

Benefits : Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and retirement plans.

Culture : Join a stable, established contractor known for its family-oriented culture and deep commitment to its Drug-Free Safety Program.