Safety Manager (Mechanical)

Position: Safety Manager
Location: Silicon Valley, CA
Pay Range: $150,000 - $175,000
Benefits:Performance Bonus(s)Company Vehicle/Gas CardCompany paid Health Insurance(Medical) for you and your familyComprehensive dental, vision, PTO, and 401(k) plans
Tiello has partnered with a reputable HVAC contractor known for high-quality design, management, and execution on complex projects throughout the San Francisco Bay Area who is seeking an experienced Safety 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 ResponsibilitiesDevelop, implement, and maintain company-wide safety programs and procedures tailored to HVAC mechanical work in healthcare, tenant improvement, and mission-critical/data center environmentsEnsure 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 actionsLead incident investigations, root cause analysis, documentation, and reporting for accidents, injuries, or near-missesDeliver 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 requirementsPartner with Project Managers and Superintendents to integrate safety planning into project scheduling, particularly for work performed in occupied or live-critical environmentsMaintain required safety documentation, certifications, and training records for compliance, client audits, and prequalification requirementsManage workers' compensation claims process in coordination with HR/insurance carriers, including return-to-work programsTrack and report safety metrics (TRIR, EMR, near-miss trends) to leadershipLead or support pre-task planning (JHAs/JSAs) and toolbox talk programs across all project typesStay current on evolving OSHA/Cal-OSHA regulations, healthcare facility safety codes (e.g., OSHPD/HCAI requirements), and data center industry safety standardsSupport bid and prequalification processes by maintaining strong safety statistics and documentation for GC and client safety requirementsTravel to jobsites throughout the Bay Area (and occasionally Arizona, as needed) to support field safety oversight
Qualifications5+ years of safety management experience within construction or mechanical/HVAC contracting; experience in healthcare construction and/or mission-critical/data center environments strongly preferredStrong working knowledge of OSHA and Cal/OSHA regulationsFamiliarity 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 plusOSHA 30 certification required; OSHA 500/501 (Authorized Trainer) a plusExperience managing safety across multiple concurrent, and often occupied or highly sensitive, jobsitesStrong incident investigation, reporting, and root-cause analysis skillsExcellent communication and training skills — able to engage field crews, subcontractors, and client-side safety/facility personnel effectivelyBilingual (English/Spanish) strongly preferredProficiency with safety management software/documentation systemsValid driver's license and ability to travel regularly to Bay Area jobsitesBachelor'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.
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