Regional Safety Manager (RSM) (Central Texas)

Overview

Polk Mechanical is seeking a Regional Safety Manager (RSM) to provide strategic safety leadership across multiple projects and locations within an assigned region. Rather than a site-assigned safety role, the RSM serves as a leader of leaders, developing Safety Managers, Safety Coordinators, and Safety Representatives through Event Learning Opportunities (ELOs), coaching, and mentorship, and supports Polk Mechanical's long-term safety strategy.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and oversight for all safety personnel within the assigned region
• Serve as the primary regional safety liaison to Operations leadership and the Safety Director
• Ensure consistent application of safety programs, policies, and expectations across multiple sites
• Lead and facilitate Event Learning Opportunities (ELOs) focused on learning and prevention
• Analyze regional incidents, near-miss, and high-risk activity trends to identify systemic opportunities
• Develop and mentor Safety Managers, Coordinators, and Representatives
• Directly manage Safety Managers within the assigned region and conduct annual performance evaluations
• Develop regional safety strategy aligned with corporate objectives
• Lead regional budget planning for safety resources and development
• Standardize safety practices across all business units within the region

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in occupational health & safety or related field strongly preferred
• 10+ years of construction safety experience strongly preferred
• 7-10 years of leadership or management experience strongly preferred
• OSHA 10 and OSHA 30 required
• CHST, CHSO, SHEP, or MA strongly preferred
• Strong leadership, coaching, and team development capabilities
• Advanced understanding of construction safety systems and risk management
• Ability to influence at all organizational levels
• Ability to travel across multiple sites within the region