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Job Title


Safety Manager - Commercial Construction


Company : BELL Construction


Location : Nashville, TN


Created : 2025-06-19


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

Job SummaryBELL 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 ResponsibilitiesMaintains 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 workers 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 & ExperienceMinimum 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 & SkillsProficient 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.