Regional Construction Safety Manager – Nashville

Messer Construction Co.; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Messer Construction Co. in Nashville, TN is seeking an experienced Safety Manager to lead safety programs across regional projects, including Bowling Green, KY assignments. The role emphasizes policy development, training, and incident investigations.

The ideal candidate will drive safety leadership, coordinate with project teams, and ensure regulatory compliance across OSHA, EPA, and DOT standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in Environmental, Health and Safety or related field.
• 5+ years of leadership experience in construction safety.
• Technical working knowledge of OSHA, EPA and DOT regulations.
• Practical experience in employee safety training.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Proficient in MS-Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Champion Zero Injury Culture.
• Understand project schedule for risk planning.
• Develop & Manage relationships at all levels including projects/craft, regional leadership, safety peers and corporate.
• Develop Action Plans for Regional Safety Performance.
• Consistent presence on projects – Timely response to project questions or issues.
• Ensure consistent communications and timely delivery on internal projects & tasks.
• Work with Project Management teams on job site safety planning, including pre-construction safety meetings, orientations, inspections and investigations.
• Develop and implement safety programs and training.
• Provide safety knowledge to ensure consistency across regions/projects.

Skills

Leadership in safety

Oral and written communication

Regulatory knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in EH&S or related field

Tools

MS Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Messer Construction Co. in Nashville, TN is seeking an experienced Safety Manager to lead safety programs across regional projects, including Bowling Green, KY assignments. The role emphasizes policy development, training, and incident investigations.

The ideal candidate will drive safety leadership, coordinate with project teams, and ensure regulatory compliance across OSHA, EPA, and DOT standards.