Position Summary
AB Facility Services (ABFS) is seeking an experienced Safety Manager to lead safety and compliance initiatives across multiple operating companies, client sites, and field service teams. This newly created role will serve as the primary point of contact for all safety-related matters, helping standardize SOPs, reduce risk, ensure OSHA compliance, and strengthen safety culture throughout the organization.
This position will partner closely with Operations, Project Management, and Field Leadership teams supporting commercial facilities, HVAC, electrical, janitorial, and construction-related services across multiple states.
Key Responsibilities
- Serve as the company-wide safety leader and primary contact for all safety-related matters.
- Develop, implement, and maintain safety programs, SOPs, policies, and training initiatives across all operating divisions.
- Conduct routine jobsite inspections, facility audits, safety assessments, and compliance reviews.
- Investigate incidents, accidents, near misses, and workers' compensation claims; identify root causes and implement corrective actions.
- Ensure compliance with OSHA regulations, company standards, and client safety requirements.
- Partner with operations leaders to improve field safety performance and reduce workplace incidents.
- Deliver safety training, toolbox talks, onboarding programs, and ongoing employee education.
- Maintain safety records, reporting metrics, compliance documentation, and regulatory filings.
- Support field teams working within union environments and collaborate with union representatives when necessary.
- Travel regularly to client locations, branch offices, and project sites throughout NJ, NY, DMV, and FL.
Qualifications
- 7+ years of Safety Management experience.
- Experience within Facilities Services, HVAC, Electrical, Construction, Manufacturing, Building Maintenance, or related industries.
- Strong knowledge of OSHA regulations, compliance programs, incident investigations, and workers' compensation processes.
- Experience conducting safety inspections, audits, and risk assessments.
- Experience developing SOPs, training programs, and safety initiatives.
- Comfortable working in field environments, construction sites, and active client locations.
- Experience working with unionized workforces preferred.
- OSHA 30 Certification required.
- Forklift Certification or Trainer Certification preferred.
- Valid Driver's License and ability to travel up to 50%.
Preferred Background
- Commercial HVAC
- Electrical Contracting
- Facilities Maintenance
- Building Services
- Construction
- Manufacturing Operations
- Industrial Maintenance
This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on safety professional who enjoys being in the field, partnering with operations teams, and building scalable safety programs across a growing multi-state facilities services organization.
