Safety Manager

Safety Manager

Aurora, IL | Chicagoland Region

State Mechanical Services is a leading commercial and industrial HVAC contractor operating with enterprise discipline, financial accountability, and non-negotiable safety standards.

We are seeking a field-driven Construction Safety Manager who will protect our people, projects, and performance across active Chicagoland job sites.

This is not a compliance-only role.
This is a risk leadership position.

Why This Role Matters

Safety performance directly impacts:

• Operational continuity


• Insurance costs (EMR stability)


• Project reliability


• Regulatory exposure


• Company reputation

This role carries real influence, executive visibility, and authority to intervene when risk is present.

What You’ll Own

• Active field presence across construction and service sites


• OSHA 1910 & 1926 compliance enforcement


• Job hazard analyses (JHA/JSA) and high-risk activity oversight


• Incident investigation and root-cause analysis


• Corrective and preventive action (CAPA) implementation


• Stop-work authority when imminent danger exists


• TRIR, DART, EMR tracking and performance reporting


• OSHA logs, SDS records, audit-ready documentation


• Workers’ compensation coordination and loss-trend analysis


• Standardized safety systems across Chicagoland operations

You will influence technicians, foremen, project managers, and executives — without relying on formal supervisory authority.

What We’re Looking For

• 3–5+ years construction safety leadership experience


• Strong working knowledge of federal, state, and local safety, health, and environmental regulations


• Demonstrated ability to enforce safety standards and coach field teams to sustain safe, compliant operations.


• Commercial HVAC or mechanical construction experience preferred


• Proven incident investigation and compliance management capability


• Ability to command field credibility and drive behavioral change


• Proficiency with Excel and digital inspection/reporting tools


• Valid driver’s license and local travel availability

Preferred: CSP, CHST, ASP, OSHA 500, or similar credentials.

Compensation & Benefits

• $120,000 – $140,000 base salary (experience and scope aligned)


• 6–8% annual performance incentive


• Medical, dental, vision coverage


• 401(k) with match


• Paid time off and holidays


• Professional development support

What Makes This Different

• Executive-backed safety authority


• High field visibility


• Real influence on insurance performance and risk reduction


• Growth-oriented mechanical contractor with strong financial foundation

If you believe safety is operational strategy — not paperwork — we want to speak with you.

State Mechanical Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment is at-will and contingent upon verification of work authorization and lawful background screening consistent with applicable law. Reasonable accommodations will be provided to qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with federal and state law.