Regional Safety Manager

At Polk Mechanical, safety isn’t a program — it’s how we work. Built by craft professionals and driven by a people-first culture, Polk is committed to ensuring every team member goes home safe every day.

We’re seeking a Regional Safety Manager to lead safety excellence across multiple projects and locations. This is a hands-on leadership role for someone who knows the field, earns trust on jobsites, and drives real behavior change — not just compliance.

What You’ll Do

As a Regional Safety Manager, you’ll partner with operations and field leadership to embed safety into everything we do.

• Serve as the primary safety leader for a defined Polk region, supporting multiple projects and teams
• Lead and coach Site Safety Coordinators, Superintendents, Project Managers, and regional leaders
• Drive consistent execution of Polk safety standards, policies, and best practices
• Lead OSHA and regulatory inspections, audits, and site visits
• Review and approve safety-critical activities including crane picks, confined space entry, pressure testing, and line breaks
• Lead incident investigations focused on learning, prevention, and continuous improvement
• Analyze safety data to identify trends, reduce risk, and improve outcomes
• Support safety planning during pre-construction and attend OAC/GC meetings as needed
• Champion Polk’s safety culture in the field — visible, approachable, and accountable

What We’re Looking For

This role is ideal for a safety professional who can balance strong regulatory knowledge with field-level influence.

Required / Preferred Qualifications

• OSHA 30 required; OSHA 510/511 preferred
• CHST and/or CSHO certification preferred
• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Health & Safety or related field preferred
• 3+ years of EHS experience in construction or industrial environments
• 2+ years in a leadership or regional safety role
• Experience supporting multiple projects or locations simultaneously

Skills That Matter

• Deep understanding of OSHA and construction safety regulations
• Ability to build trust and influence field teams and leadership
• Strong communication and follow-through
• Organized, proactive, and data-driven
• Comfortable in the field and in front of executives
• Proficient in Excel and safety management systems (Procore experience a plus)

Why Polk Mechanical

• Strong, values-driven culture built around people and performance
• Opportunity to make a real impact across multiple projects and regions
• Leadership that values safety as a competitive advantage
• Growth-oriented organization with long-term career paths
• Respect for the craft and those who perform it

If you’re a safety leader who believes presence matters, relationships matter, and doing the right thing matters — we’d love to talk with you.