Regional Safety Manager

TP Mechanical; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

TP Mechanical seeks a regional safety lead to oversee safety programs across multiple projects in Ohio. You will supervise Project Safety Managers, Site Safety Coordinators, and subcontractor safety reps, embedding safety into schedules and operations.

Represent the company in client meetings and regulatory inspections, develop training, and conduct risk assessments to drive continuous safety improvements while maintaining records and metrics.

Qualifications

• 4+ years’ experience in construction or a bachelor’s degree in safety
• OSHA 30-Hour Construction Industry certification required
• OSHA 510- Occupational Safety and Health Standards for Construction required
• Valid Driver License
• BCSP credentials preferred (CHST, ASP, GSP)

Responsibilities

• Serve as the regional safety lead across multiple projects.
• Supervise and mentor Project Safety Managers, Site Safety Coordinators, and subcontractor safety reps.
• Integrate safety planning into project schedules and daily operations.
• Represent TP Mechanical in safety meetings with clients and regulatory inspections.
• Coordinate safety training, programs, and compliance efforts.

Skills

Detail oriented

Strong organizational skills

Excellent verbal and written

Confidential information handling

Education

Bachelor’s degree in occupational safety and health

Tools

Windows-based software (Excel, Word)

Job description

• Serve as the regional safety lead, supporting multiple concurrent projects.
• Supervise and mentor Project Safety Managers, Site Safety Coordinators, and subcontractor safety representatives.
• Partner with project management to integrate safety planning into schedules and daily operations.
• Represent the company in safety-related client meetings and regulatory inspections.
• Take a proactive approach to the needs of the assigned region.

Responsibilities And Duties

Leadership & Oversight

• Serve as the regional safety lead, supporting multiple concurrent projects.
• Supervise and mentor Project Safety Managers, Site Safety Coordinators, and subcontractor safety representatives.
• Partner with project management to integrate safety planning into schedules and daily operations.
• Represent the company in safety-related client meetings and regulatory inspections.
• Take a proactive approach to the needs of the assigned region.

Compliance & Risk Management

• Conduct regular inspections, audits, and risk assessments to identify hazards and verify corrective actions.
• Ensure adherence to OSHA, client, corporate and state/local safety regulations.
• Oversee incident reporting, investigations, root cause analysis, and corrective/preventive action plans.
• Maintain accurate records and provide reporting on safety performance.
• Identify leading indicators of injuries and develop mitigation strategies.
• Assist with response to property damage reports.
• Tracking of metrics to include: TRIR, near misses, first aids.

Program Development & Training

• Deliver employee orientations, assist in safety stand downs, and conduct or coordinate specialized safety training (e.g., fall protection, confined space, LOTO, hot work).
• Support the rollout and enforcement of corporate safety programs, policies, and SOPs across the region.
• Assist in developing and refining safety initiatives that drive continuous improvement.
• Oversees random drug testing program.
• Manages company comprehensive drug and alcohol program

Safety Supplies & Resource Management

• Coordinate ordering, inventory, and distribution of safety supplies, PPE, and equipment for regional support.
• Ensure equipment is inspected, calibrated, maintained, and replaced as needed.
• Work with project teams to forecast and meet supply needs in a timely, cost-effective manner.

Corporate Support

• Assist the Corporate Safety Director with company-wide safety initiatives, campaigns, and special projects.
• Provide data, reporting, and field feedback to support executive decision-making.
• Act as a liaison between regional field operations and corporate leadership to ensure alignment on safety goals.
• Make recommendations to management concerning disciplinary actions when safety violations occur.
• All other duties as assigned.

Qualifications And Experience

Experience/Qualifications Required

• Minimum of 4 years’ experience in the construction industry or a bachelor’s degree in occupational safety and health.

Job Skills

• Knowledge of Windows based software (Excel, Word) and any e-mail system.
• Detail oriented.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Capable of handling confidential information.
• Able to perform climbing (extreme heights), crawling, heavy lifting (up to 50 pounds) and must not be claustrophobic.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree preferred.

Special Requirements

• Valid Driver License
• OSHA 30-Hour Construction Industry certification required.
• OSHA 510- Occupational Safety and Health Standards for the Construction Industry course completion required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional safety credentials or designations through the Board of Certified Safety Professionals (BCSP), including but not limited to:
• Construction Health and Safety Technician (CHST)
• Associate Safety Professional (ASP)
• Graduate Safety Practitioner (GSP)

Any one of the above credentials or a combination thereof is preferred; candidates are not required to hold all listed credentials.