What are the responsibilities and job description for the Regional Safety Manager position at Polk?
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.