Entry-Level Construction Safety Coordinator

Turner Construction Company; Nashville (TN); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Turner Construction Company in Nashville, TN is seeking an Entry-level Safety Specialist to assist with enforcing EH&S policies on our construction projects. You will help train staff, review subcontractor safety programs, and promote safe work practices across job sites.

The role supports drug screening administration, preconstruction coordination, and safety records maintenance, with opportunities to contribute to incident investigations and site audits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in safety/engineering with 1 year construction safety experience.
• Knowledge of safety/environmental principles and techniques.
• Familiar with Federal, State, and local EH&S regulations.
• Familiar with general construction operations.
• Ability to identify safety exposures and propose corrective actions.
• Demonstrated leadership, teamwork, and interpersonal skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to take direction and follow through with commitments.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Analytical thinking, judgment, and problem solving.
• Flexible to reprioritize responsibilities with management direction.
• Proficient with MS Office and data entry; collaboration tools.
• Limited travel may be required; reliable transportation.

Responsibilities

• Assist with training safe work practices and EH&S programs for construction projects.
• Review subcontractor safety programs for compliance with policies and regulations.
• Review subcontractor training per OSHA standards.
• Promote safe work practices and conditions per regulations and contract requirements.
• Assist administration of drug screening program.
• Coordinate preconstruction meetings with supervisor.
• Conduct worker orientation and record participation.
• Support gathering PTPs and JHAs for project contractors.
• Maintain safety records (PTPs, JHAs, training, OSHA logs, MSDS).
• Conduct safety meetings and record minutes.
• Maintain log of subcontractor toolbox safety meetings and report summaries.
• Conduct site safety audits and inspections; issue corrective actions.
• Identify and report safety violations, focusing on imminent danger.
• Assist with worker orientation for new employees.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Safety Experience

Safety Principles

Regulatory Knowledge

Construction Ops

Hazard Identification

Leadership

Communication Skills

Follow Directions

Organizational Skills

Analytical Thinking

Adaptability

MS Office

Travel Availability

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Safety/Engineering

Job description

Turner Construction Company in Nashville, TN is seeking an Entry-level Safety Specialist to assist with enforcing EH&S policies on our construction projects. You will help train staff, review subcontractor safety programs, and promote safe work practices across job sites.

The role supports drug screening administration, preconstruction coordination, and safety records maintenance, with opportunities to contribute to incident investigations and site audits.