Safety Manager

MechanAir • Aurora, IL

4d • $120,000 - $140,000

About The Position

State Mechanical Services (SMS) – Powered by MechanAir
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.
You will influence technicians, foremen, project managers, and executives — without relying on formal supervisory authority.
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.

Requirements

• 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.
• 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

Nice To Haves

• Commercial HVAC or mechanical construction experience preferred
• CSP, CHST, ASP, OSHA 500, or similar credentials.

Responsibilities

• 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

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 This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed