Vice President of Safety

AMPAM Parks Mechanical • Carson, CA

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About The Position

The Vice President of Safety is responsible for leading AMPAM’s enterprise-wide safety strategy and execution across all business units, regions, and trades. This role will drive a culture where safety is embedded in every aspect of operations—from pre-construction planning through project execution—ensuring the highest standards of safety performance across the organization.

Reporting directly to the CEO, the VP of Safety serves as a key member of the leadership team, partnering closely with Operations, HR, Finance, and Field Leadership to promote accountability, reduce risk, and continuously improve safety outcomes.

This is a highly visible leadership role requiring a strong balance of strategic thinking, field engagement, and operational execution.

Requirements

• 15+ years of progressive safety leadership experience in construction or a related industry
• Proven experience leading safety across multiple regions and large-scale operations
• Strong knowledge of OSHA regulations and industry best practices
• Demonstrated success in improving safety performance and building safety culture
• Experience partnering closely with field operations and project teams
• Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills
• Strong ownership and accountability mindset
• Credibility and presence in both field and executive environments
• Ability to influence and drive alignment across all levels of the organization
• Strategic thinking with strong execution capability
• Data-driven decision-making
• Clear and practical communication style

Nice To Haves

• Experience within mechanical, electrical, plumbing (MEP), or specialty contracting
• Experience in a high-growth or multi-entity organization
• Bachelor’s degree in Safety, Construction Management, or related field (or equivalent experience)
• Professional certifications such as CSP (Certified Safety Professional) or CHST preferred

Responsibilities

• Safety Strategy & Leadership
• Develop and implement AMPAM’s enterprise safety strategy aligned with company goals and growth initiatives
• Establish clear safety standards, expectations, and accountability across all regions and trades
• Drive continuous improvement in safety performance and culture across the organization
• Field Engagement & Culture
• Maintain a strong and consistent presence in the field to reinforce safety expectations and build credibility
• Partner with Field Leadership (Foremen, Superintendents, Project Managers) to ensure safety ownership at all levels
• Promote a culture of proactive hazard identification, open communication, and accountability
• Lead initiatives that recognize and reinforce safe behaviors
• Operational Integration
• Collaborate with Operations to integrate safety into all phases of project delivery, including:
• Pre-construction planning
• Job setup and execution
• Project reviews and closeout
• Ensure safety considerations are embedded early in project planning to minimize risk
• Incident Management & Risk Reduction
• Oversee all incident reporting, investigation, and root cause analysis
• Ensure timely and effective response to incidents across all regions
• Identify trends and implement corrective actions to prevent recurrence
• Partner with Claims & Legal Operations to support incident-related claims and litigation
• Compliance & Systems
• Ensure compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local safety regulations (including OSHA)
• Develop and maintain scalable safety systems, processes, and reporting tools
• Standardize safety practices across all regions to support organizational alignment
• Continuously evaluate and improve safety programs and procedures
• Leadership & Team Development
• Build, lead, and develop a high-performing safety organization across all regions
• Establish clear roles, expectations, and accountability within the safety team
• Mentor and develop future safety leaders
• Ensure consistency and alignment across regional safety teams
• Executive Reporting & Accountability
• Provide regular reporting to the CEO and executive leadership on:
• Safety performance metrics
• Incident trends
• Key risks and mitigation strategies
• Establish and track KPIs to measure safety performance and improvement
• Hold operational leaders accountable for safety outcomes within their areas

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Executive
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees