Branch Safety Supervisor

Colonial Group; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Colonial Group seeks a Branch Safety Supervisor for operations in Knoxville, Tennessee. The role focuses on implementing safety plans, ensuring timely reporting, and providing safety expertise to the branch and client sites.

The ideal candidate will have 3+ years in construction safety, a related degree, strong communication skills, and the ability to work independently and as part of a team. OSHA/MSHA knowledge and field leadership are highly valued.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of construction safety experience.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Strong customer service and relationship-building skills.
• High problem-solving and prioritization abilities.

Responsibilities

• Assist in implementing and administering safety plans and procedures.
• Ensure safety reports and documentation are submitted timely.
• Provide safety expertise and support to the branch.
• Lead investigations of injuries and near-miss events.
• Promote safe work practices and conduct site inspections.
• Review accidents and investigation reports; liaise with client.

Skills

Construction safety

Verbal communication

Teamwork

Problem solving

Client relationships

Education

Bachelor's degree in Occupational Health and Safety or related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Job description

Description

PCI is seeking a Branch Safety Supervisor for its operations based in Knoxville, Tennessee.

This individual will be responsible for the following duties:

• Assist the branch with implementing and administering PCG and client accident prevention plans, policies and procedures.
• Ensure that the company and client safety reports, statistics and documentation are submitted in a timely manner.
• Provide safety technical expertise and support to the branch.
• Promote safety procedure and safe work practices.
• Lead in the investigation of work-related injuries, illnesses and near-miss incidents.
• Enforce corrective action to prevent the recurrence of hazardous conditions or behaviors.
• Practice timely and accurate accident reporting.
• Review all accidents and investigation reports.
• Act as liaison between the company and client as it relates to site safety management.
• Assist in identifying, correcting and mitigating routine and non-routine safety and health hazards.
• Counsel and coach workers to gain compliance with the company’s policies and procedures, and client’s site-specific requirements.
• Provide safety resources for workers.
• Identify, anticipate and evaluate potential safety health hazards.
• Conduct daily job site inspections and periodic audits to establish and evaluate the level of compliance.
• Establish annual branch and project safety goals.
• Evaluate and approve safety equipment and personal protective equipment (PPO).

Requirements

• Must have at least 3 years' experience working in construction safety
• Must have a degree in Occupational Health and Safety, Construction Management, a related discipline, or comparable work experience
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite including Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Word
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment
• Ability to learn new skills by engaging in technical job functions and applying new skills as they are taught
• Strong customer service skills and an ability to build lasting client relationships
• Must have critical-thinking and problem-solving skills with an ability to work under pressure and deadlines
• Ability to prioritize projects and daily activities
• General knowledge of trade tools, equipment, and materials used in the construction industry
• Strong working knowledge of OSHA, MSHA, and other relevant regulations and construction safety standards

• OSHA 500 certification
• Construction Health and Safety Technician(CHST) or Certified Safety Professional(CSP)
• Good communication skills
• Motivated self-starter willing to take initiative
• Demonstrated strong work ethic through internship or labor experience in the field
• Positive attitude and ability to work in team environment
• Work well under pressure and deadline
• Ability to learn new job skills by engaging in the technical aspects of the job and applying new skills as they are taught.
• Ability to plan and organize your day as well as assigned projects
• Able to work with customers, building strong relationship
• Ability to work with field leaders to develop safety solutions and mitigate field safety challenges

Preferred Credentials / Experience

• Train the trainer – MEWP, Hazwoper, First Aid / CPR
• Five (5) years of safety experience related to scaffold, industrial cleaning, asbestos abatement, interior systems, insulated metal panels, municipal cctv & cleaning, demolition, and insulation

• OSHA certification
• Fluency in Spanish is a plus
• Training experience is preferred