Job Description

Job Summary

BELL Construction is hiring 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.
• Enforces BELL’s safety program to ensure a safe and accident-free work environment.
• Conducts new hire safety training, orientation, and drug screens (new hire, post-accident, reasonable suspicion, and random).
• Tracks, records, and investigates all health and safety incidents.
• 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.
• 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 identified during site safety inspections, reports inspection findings to project team, 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.
• Works with project teams to establish site-specific safety plans and Safe Start meetings to ensure compliance with all aspects of safety by all site personnel including subcontractors.
• Identify and evaluate potential risks associated with construction activities, equipment, and materials. Develop and communicate strategies to mitigate these risks.
• Provide recommendations and assistance to Project Managers and Superintendents with respect to job site hazards, employee training, new/safe equipment operation and safe material or substance utilization.
• Partners with Safety Director to report safety data to leaders and the Executive team.
• Maintains and updates BELL safety & health manual, 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 construction industry.
• 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.

BELL is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Women and Minorities are strongly encouraged to apply.

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