Construction Safety Manager - Commercial Construction

We are seeking an experienced Commercial Construction Safety Manager to lead safety initiatives across active commercial construction projects throughout the Nashville area. This field-based role is responsible for promoting a proactive safety culture by conducting regular jobsite inspections, ensuring OSHA compliance, identifying and correcting hazards, and working closely with project teams to maintain the highest safety standards.

The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced construction environment, enjoys spending the majority of their time in the field, and is passionate about protecting employees, subcontractors, and project partners while supporting successful project delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform routine safety inspections on commercial construction jobsites to ensure compliance with OSHA regulations and company safety policies.
• Identify unsafe conditions, recommend corrective actions, and verify timely resolution of safety concerns.
• Partner with project managers, superintendents, foremen, and subcontractors to maintain safe work practices throughout all project phases.
• Conduct incident investigations, root cause analyses, and prepare detailed reports with corrective action recommendations.
• Deliver new hire orientations, toolbox talks, and ongoing safety training to reinforce compliance and safe work habits.
• Maintain accurate documentation, including inspection reports, training records, incident reports, and regulatory compliance records.
• Monitor high-risk construction activities including fall protection, scaffolding, excavations, confined spaces, cranes, heavy equipment, and electrical safety.
• Serve as a visible safety leader by coaching field personnel and promoting continuous improvement in jobsite safety performance.
• Stay current with OSHA regulations and industry best practices to ensure company-wide compliance.

Requirements

Candidates must meet one of the following qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Occupational Safety, Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field.
• Associate's degree in Construction, Engineering, Safety, or a related discipline with 2+ years of commercial construction safety experience.
• Professional safety certification such as CHST, ASP, CSP, or equivalent with 3+ years of commercial construction safety experience.
• 4+ years of commercial construction experience with 3+ years in a dedicated construction safety leadership role.

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong working knowledge of OSHA standards and commercial construction safety regulations.
• Experience conducting jobsite audits, hazard assessments, incident investigations, and corrective action planning.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to work effectively with field personnel, subcontractors, clients, and leadership.
• Strong organizational skills with experience maintaining accurate compliance documentation.
• Ability to recognize hazards quickly and make sound decisions in active construction environments.
• Comfortable climbing ladders, accessing elevated work areas, walking uneven terrain, and working around heavy equipment and active construction operations.

Benefits

• Competitive salary based on experience.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) with company matching.
• Paid time off and company holidays.
• Professional development, continuing education, and certification support.
• Stable, growing commercial contractor with long-term career advancement opportunities.
• Collaborative, safety-first culture committed to employee success.