Safety Manager - Building (Nashville, TN)

Job Summary

BELL Construction is hiring for a Safety Manager to join their team in Nashville, TN.   The Safety Manager assists in the creation, implementation, and enforcement of Safety policies, programs, and procedures to ensure a safe work environment for all employees, subcontractors, vendors, and suppliers in compliance with local, state, and federal OSHA standards.

Job Responsibilities

• Maintains a safe work atmosphere by building relationships with co-workers, management, clients, and subcontractors.
• Identify and evaluate potential risks associated with construction activities, equipment, and materials. Develop and communicate strategies to mitigate these risks.
• Enforces BELL’s safety program to ensure a safe and accident-free work environment.
• Conducts all safety training, orientation, and drug screens (new hire, post-accident, reasonable suspicion, and random).
• Tracks and records all health and safety incidents.
• Communicates safety tips and best practices to employees and leaders.
• Acts as a member of the safety committee and coordinates meetings, agendas, and resources.
• Documents hazards found during site safety inspections and ensures all issues are addressed and resolved timely.
• Conducts jobsite rounding to observe, learn, and work alongside employees and leaders and reinforce the culture of safety.
• Establishes site-specific safety plans and Safe Start meetings to ensure compliance with all aspects of safety by all site personnel including subcontractors.
• Provide recommendations and assistance, along with the Safety Director, to Project Managers and Superintendents, with respect to job site hazards, employee training, new/safe equipment operation and safe material or substance utilization.
• Thoroughly investigates and ensures appropriate care is given and followed up on all work-related recordable incidents. Ensures that post-incident alcohol and drug-testing is completed and acts as a liaison between employee, company, medical provider, and worker’s compensation carrier.
• Partners with Safety Director to report safety data to leaders and the Executive team.
• Maintains and updates safety handbook, policies, and procedures.
• Conducts safety-related training and reporting at quarterly Superintendent meetings.
• Ensures a harassment-free workplace for all employees.
• Performs any other related duties as required or assigned.

Education & Experience

• Minimum required – Bachelor’s Degree in Industrial Hygiene, Safety Management or related field; or equivalent field safety experience in the construction industry or related field.
• Minimum required – Two (2) years safety experience in the commercial construction industry or related field.
• Industry certification preferred – CSP, CHST, CIH, etc.

Knowledge & Skills

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Word.
• Previous experience using Viewpoint & Bluebeam preferred.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and maintain confidentiality at all times.

We are an equal opportunity employer.  We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, martial status, veteran status, or disability status.  All interested candidates are encouraged to apply. 

BELL does not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies or search firms. Any resumes submitted without a signed agreement will become the property of the company, and no fees will be paid.