Safety Manager (HVAC/Mechanical)

Tiello; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance Bonus(s)

Company Vehicle/Gas Card

Company paid Health Insurance(Medical)

Comprehensive dental, vision, PTO, and

Job summary

Tiello LLC partners with a reputable HVAC contractor seeking an experienced Safety Manager to lead a California-wide safety program. The role focuses on ensuring compliance with OSHA/Cal/OSHA, coordinating with healthcare and data-center environments, and building a strong safety culture across field crews and project teams.

You will develop and implement programs, conduct audits, and lead incident investigations while interfacing with hospital safety officers and data center teams to meet

Qualifications

• 5+ years of safety management experience in construction or HVAC contracting
• Strong working knowledge of OSHA and Cal/OSHA regulations
• Experience with healthcare or data-center safety requirements (ICRA/ILSM/OSHPD) a plus
• OSHA 30 certification required; OSHA 500/501 a plus
• Experience managing safety across multiple occupied sites and coordinating with facilities

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain company-wide safety programs for HVAC/mechanical work
• Ensure OSHA/Cal/OSHA compliance and hospital/data-center safety requirements
• Conduct regular jobsite safety inspections and lead corrective actions
• Lead incident investigations and root-cause analysis and reporting
• Deliver safety training for field crews, foremen, and subcontractors (OSHA 10/30, fall protection, LOTO, etc.)
• Coordinate with hospital/facility safety officers and data center teams on safety practices
• Integrate safety planning into project scheduling for occupied environments
• Maintain safety documentation and training records for audits
• Manage workers’ compensation and return-to-work programs
• Track and report safety metrics to leadership
• Support pre-task planning and toolbox talks, stay updated on regulations

Skills

Safety Management

OSHA Compliance

Incident Investigation

Training & Coaching

Bilingual (EN/ES)

Education

Bachelor's degree in Occupational Safety or related field

Tools

Safety Management Software

Job description

Position: Safety Manager

Location: San Jose, CA

Pay Range: $150,000 – $175,000

Benefits:

• Performance Bonus(s)
• Company Vehicle/Gas Card
• Company paid Health Insurance(Medical) for you and your family
• Comprehensive dental, vision, PTO, and 401(k) plans

Tiello has partnered with a reputableHVAC contractor known for high-quality design, management, and execution on complex projects throughout the San Francisco Bay Area who is seeking an experiencedSafety Manager to lead the company’s safety program across its California operations.

The Company’s project portfolio spans demanding, highly regulated environments including healthcare facilities and mission‑critical tenant improvement projects (such as data centers) requiring a Safety Manager who understands the unique hazards, compliance standards, and coordination demands of working in occupied, sensitive, and operationally critical spaces. This role will build and enforce a strong safety culture across field crews, foremen, and project teams while ensuring compliance with OSHA, Cal/OSHA, and client‑specific safety protocols.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain company-wide safety programs and procedures tailored to HVAC mechanical work in healthcare, tenant improvement and mission‑critical/data center environments
• Ensure full compliance with OSHA and Cal/OSHA regulations, as well as facility‑specific requirements common to hospitals, healthcare campuses, and data center operators (e.g. infection control/ICRA protocols, interim life safety measures, change management procedures)
• Conduct regular jobsite safety inspections and audits across active Bay Area projects, identifying hazards and driving corrective actions
• Lead incident investigations, root cause analysis, documentation, and reporting for accidents, injuries, or near‑misses
• Deliver safety training and onboarding for field employees, foremen, and subcontractors (OSHA 10/30, fall protection, confined space, lockout/tagout, hot work, ICRA/ILSM for healthcare sites, PPE, etc.)
• Coordinate closely with hospital/facility safety officers and data center operations teams to align Company's safety practices with strict site access, infection control, and operational‑continuity requirements
• Partner with Project Managers and Superintendents to integrate safety planning into project scheduling, particularly for work performed in occupied or live‑critical environments
• Maintain required safety documentation, certifications, and training records for compliance, client audits, and prequalification requirements
• Manage workers’ compensation claims process in coordination with HR/insurance carriers, including return‑to‑work programs
• Track and report safety metrics (TRIR, EMR, near‑miss trends) to leadership
• Lead or support pre‑task planning (JHAs/JSAs) and toolbox talk programs across all project types
• Stay current on evolving OSHA/Cal‑OSHA regulations, healthcare facility safety codes (e.g. OSHPD/HCAI requirements), and data center industry safety standards
• Support bid and prequalification processes by maintaining strong safety statistics and documentation for GC and client safety requirements
• Travel to jobsites throughout the Bay Area (and occasionally Arizona, as needed) to support field safety oversight

Qualifications

• 5 years of safety management experience within construction or mechanical/HVAC contracting; experience in healthcare construction and/or mission‑critical/data center environments strongly preferred
• Strong working knowledge of OSHA and Cal/OSHA regulations
• Familiarity with healthcare facility safety requirements (ICRA, ILSM, OSHPD/HCAI) and/or data center site protocols (access control, change management, uptime‑sensitive work practices) a significant plus
• OSHA 30 certification required; OSHA 500/501 (Authorized Trainer) a plus
• Experience managing safety across multiple concurrent, and often occupied or highly sensitive, jobsites
• Strong incident investigation, reporting, and root‑cause analysis skills
• Excellent communication and training skills — able to engage field crews, subcontractors, and client‑side safety/facility personnel effectively
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) strongly preferred
• Proficiency with safety management software/documentation systems
• Valid driver’s license and ability to travel regularly to Bay Area jobsites
• Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Safety, Construction Management, or related field preferred (or equivalent field experience)
• CHST, CSP, or similar safety certification a plus

Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S.

Tiello LLC is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Your Right to Work – In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire.