Site Safety Manager (SSM)

About the role

The Site Safety Manager (SSM) serves as the primary onsite safety leader assigned to a specific project, working closely with the project management team to plan, direct, implement, and sustain Polk Mechanical’s safety efforts at the jobsite level.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with project supervision to implement safety protocols at all levels of the jobsite.
• Ensure GC, Polk, and regulatory safety expectations are clearly communicated and executed.
• Support integration of safety planning into daily work activities.
• Conduct regular safety assessments and jobsite walks.
• Identify hazards, document findings, and recommend corrective actions.
• Verify corrective actions are completed in a timely manner.
• Communicate frequently with the Regional Safety Manager regarding incidents, corrective actions, and high-risk activities.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation in the SMS or other assigned systems.
• Provide coaching, guidance, and mentorship to field personnel and Safety personnel.
• Model Polk Mechanical’s safety culture through visibility, accountability, and professionalism.
• Participate in project safety committees, pre-task planning, and coordination meetings.
• Attend GC and/or any meetings onsite and represent Polk Mechanical professionally.
• Support safety planning and execution for shutdowns, commissioning, live system tie-ins, and other high-risk work.
• Review PATH/JHA forms and high-risk permits including but not limited to hot work, confined space, and lift plans.
• Lead or support incident and near-miss investigations.
• Assist supervision with required reports and corrective action plans.
• Deliver or coordinate site-specific safety orientations, toolbox talks, and task-based training.
• Maintain accurate training records and sign-in sheets.
• Identify unsafe conditions or behaviors requiring immediate correction.
• Exercise stop-work authority when necessary to prevent injury.
• Interact professionally with general contractors, owners, client representatives, and other trades.
• Provide input toward improvements of Polk Mechanical safety programs, policies, and training materials.
• Utilize safety monitoring equipment such as air monitors and sound meters as required.
• Document and communicate results as needed.
• Lead or assist with recurring safety meetings, field coaching sessions, and engagement activities.

Requirements

• Knowledge of construction operations including mechanical, plumbing, HVAC, sheet metal, and welding preferred.
• Understanding of federal, state, and local safety regulations.
• Valid driver’s license meeting company requirements.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to coach, mentor, and influence field personnel.
• High level of integrity, professionalism, and commitment to safety.
• Ability to perform jobsite walks, access elevations, and work in active construction environments.
• Proficiency with computers and safety reporting platforms (Excel, Procore/SMS).
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.

Qualifications

• OSHA 30/OSHA 500 required; CHST, CSHO or SHEP preferred
• High School diploma or GED required; Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Safety & Health or related field preferred
• 5–10 years of construction safety or related experience preferred