Vice President of Safety at AMPAM Parks Mechanical – Carson, California

Position Summary

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.

Key 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

Qualifications

• 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

Preferred Qualifications

• 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

Key Competencies

• 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

Success Metrics

• Reduction in Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR) and Lost Time Incident Rate (LTIR)
• Increased field engagement and participation in safety programs
• Improved incident response time and investigation quality
• Reduction in repeat incidents through effective root cause mitigation
• Consistent safety performance across all regions

Recruitment Agencies

To protect the interests of all parties, AMPAM WILL NOT accept unsolicited resumes from any source other than directly from a candidate. Any unsolicited resumes sent to AMPAM, including unsolicited resumes sent directly to AMPAM leaders/managers/coworkers or to AMPAM's database will be considered AMPAM property. AMPAM will NOT pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume. Inquiries from external recruitment agencies should be directed ONLY to our talent acquisition team.