Field Safety Lead - Mechanical Construction

PPS; Tempe (AZ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

PPS is seeking an experienced Safety Manager to lead safety execution for mechanical construction projects. This is a hands-on, field-focused role responsible for supporting our project teams, developing and coaching Safety Coordinators, conducting jobsite audits and training, investigating incidents, and ensuring compliance with company, OSHA, customer, and general contractor safety requirements.

The ideal candidate has strong construction safety experience, is comfortable working directly with

Qualifications

• 4–7 years of construction safety experience.
• Experience in mechanical construction, HVAC, plumbing, piping.
• OSHA 30 required; OSHA 501/OSHA 500 preferred.
• Previous leadership or supervisory experience required.
• Strong knowledge of construction safety practices, OSHA/ANSI standards.
• Experience conducting incident investigations, jobsite audits, and safety training.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and oversee comprehensive safety programs across projects.
• Supervise, schedule, coach, and support Safety Coordinators.
• Conduct regular jobsite safety audits, JHA/JSA reviews, and inspections.
• Support and participate in customer and general contractor safety audits.
• Lead incident investigations and coordinate corrective actions.
• Lead safety training sessions for workers and management on OSHA compliance.
• Partner with Project Managers and field staff to address safety risks.
• Monitor safety performance, identify trends, and communicate risks to leadership.
• Help ensure compliance with OSHA requirements and project-specific safety policies.
• Promote safe work practices and accountability on field teams.

Skills

Safety management

Construction safety

Leadership

Incident investigations

Audits & inspections

OSHA compliance

Communication skills

Job description

PPS is seeking an experienced Safety Manager to lead safety execution for mechanical construction projects. This is a hands-on, field-focused role responsible for supporting our project teams, developing and coaching Safety Coordinators, conducting jobsite audits and training, investigating incidents, and ensuring compliance with company, OSHA, customer, and general contractor safety requirements.

The ideal candidate has strong construction safety experience, is comfortable working directly with