Regional Construction Safety Lead

Harder Mechanical Contractors Inc; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vis

Retirement contribution (10% company,

Profit sharing

Discretionary annual bonus

Paid vacation and holidays

Harder University training and dev

Team-oriented growth culture

Job summary

Harder Mechanical Contractors Inc is seeking a Regional Safety Manager based in Portland, OR, with duties spanning field inspections, on‑site training, incident investigations, and safety program oversight across multiple western states.

You will lead safety initiatives, mentor site teams, and coordinate with regional offices to ensure compliant safety practices while traveling frequently to California, Nevada, Idaho and Utah.

Qualifications

• Professional qualifications and expertise in fall protection, electrical safety, permit-required confined spaces, trenching and shoring, scaffolding, hazard communication, and incident reporting.
• Ability to pass security clearance investigation and substance testing.
• OSHA 510 or 511 Certification is required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee staff and drive professional development; foster a collaborative team environment.
• Regularly communicate with Labor and Project management to report safety performance and initiatives.
• Conduct thorough job-site surveys and advise site superintendents and workers on safety practices.
• Investigate incidents to determine root causes and prepare evaluation reports.
• Lead toolbox talks and site-specific safety training.
• Serve as regional safety contact and liaison with corporate HQ to ensure consistent practices.
• Collaborate with technical specialists to address process changes and risk mitigation.
• Provide training to employees and managers on hazard recognition and safe performance.
• Develop activity hazard analyses for major new work processes.
• Advise on PPE assessments and safety deficiencies and remedial actions.
• Manage injuries and workers' compensation cases.

Skills

Fall protection

Electrical safety

Confined spaces

Trenching and shoring

Scaffolding

Hazard communication

Accident investigation

Reporting

Education

OSHA 510/511 Certification

Job description

Harder Mechanical Contractors Inc is seeking a Regional Safety Manager based in Portland, OR, with duties spanning field inspections, on‑site training, incident investigations, and safety program oversight across multiple western states.

You will lead safety initiatives, mentor site teams, and coordinate with regional offices to ensure compliant safety practices while traveling frequently to California, Nevada, Idaho and Utah.