Construction Safety Manager- Mechanical Contractor, Kansas City

JARBO; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 110,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer-paid medical insurance

401(k) with company match

Company vehicle for jobsite travel

Company-issued laptop and cell phone

Job summary

JARBO in Kansas City, MO, is seeking a Safety Director to lead field safety on commercial and industrial HVAC and plumbing projects. The role covers design-build from in-house fabrication to field installation on projects valued at $10M and above, requiring hands-on inspections and incident investigations.

You will oversee OSHA compliance, develop safety staff, mentor the team, and coordinate with regulators, clients, GC and subs to meet project objectives.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of construction site safety management experience.
• Experience managing safety on construction projects of $10M or more.
• In-depth knowledge of OSHA construction safety regulations (29 CFR 1926).
• Completion of OSHA 500, plus current First Aid and CPR training.
• A BCSP safety professional certification: CSP, CHST, or ASP.

Responsibilities

• Conduct regular jobsite safety inspections on commercial and industrial HVAC and plumbing projects. Document hazards, recommend mitigation, and verify that corrective actions are completed.
• Lead incident investigations, including interviews, data compilation, photographs, and required documentation. Track findings through to closeout.
• Evaluate project safety plans and permits. Oversee fire protection and the storage and management of flammable and combustible materials.
• Act as the safety lead with regulators, clients, general contractors, and subcontractors to meet project objectives. Communicate clearly, both verbally and in writing.
• Develop and mentor safety staff and support their advancement. Strengthen the safety and health culture across the business unit.

Skills

OSHA compliance

Incident investigation

Safety program leadership

Communication

Team mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree in occupational safety or related field

Job description

An established commercial mechanical and plumbing contractor in the Kansas City metro is hiring a full-time Safety Director to lead jobsite safety on commercial and industrial HVAC and plumbing projects. The role supports design-build work from in-house fabrication through field installation, on projects valued at $10M and above. This on-site position combines field inspections, incident investigation, OSHA compliance, and safety team development.

What We Offer

• $110,000-125,000 annual base salary opportunity.
• Employer-paid medical insurance.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Company vehicle for jobsite travel.
• Company-issued laptop and cell phone.

Key Responsibilities - Safety Manager

• Conduct regular jobsite safety inspections on commercial and industrial HVAC and plumbing projects. Document hazards, recommend mitigation, and verify that corrective actions are completed.
• Lead incident investigations, including interviews, data compilation, photographs, and required documentation. Track findings through to closeout.
• Evaluate project safety plans and permits. Oversee fire protection and the storage and management of flammable and combustible materials.
• Act as the safety lead with regulators, clients, general contractors, and subcontractors to meet project objectives. Communicate clearly, both verbally and in writing.
• Develop and mentor safety staff and support their advancement. Strengthen the safety and health culture across the business unit.

Qualifications - Safety Manager

• 7+ years of construction site safety management experience.
• Experience managing safety on construction projects of $10M or more.
• In-depth knowledge of OSHA construction safety regulations (29 CFR 1926).
• Completion of OSHA 500, plus current First Aid and CPR training.
• A BCSP safety professional certification: CSP, CHST, or ASP.

Preferred Qualifications - Construction EHS Manager

• Bachelor's degree in occupational safety or a related field.
• Authorized OSHA Outreach Construction Trainer for the OSHA 30-Hour course.
• Safety experience in mechanical, HVAC, plumbing, or fabrication shop environments.

Physical Requirements - Safety Manager

• Work in office settings and on outdoor construction jobsites. The work involves sitting, standing, walking, typing, carrying, pushing, and bending.
• Occasionally lift up to 40 lbs and climb stairs and ladders.
• Noise levels vary by location.
• Wear required PPE, including a hard hat, steel-toed boots, safety glasses, gloves, hearing protection, and a high-visibility vest.
• Travel regularly to project sites across the region in a company vehicle.