Regional Safety Manager

Sylvan, Inc.; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Sylvan, Inc. is seeking a Regional Safety Manager in Nashville, TN to oversee and elevate occupational health and safety programs across multiple construction projects in the region.

You will drive a proactive safety culture, serve as the expert on trade-specific hazards, and ensure every worker returns home safely each day while supporting project execution. The role requires 5+ years in construction safety, CSP/CHST or CHST certification, OSHA 30, and deep knowledge of TOSHA/OSHA 1926

Qualifications

• 5+ years of dedicated construction safety management experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Health and Safety or related field (or equivalent field experience).
• Certified Safety Professional (CSP) or Certified Health and Safety Technician (CHST).
• OSHA 30-Hour Construction Outreach certification.
• First Aid/CPR/AED certification.
• Deep mastery of Tennessee/TOSHA and OSHA Part 1926 regulations (electrical, fall protection, scaffolding, heavy equipment).
• Valid driver’s license and ability to travel frequently within Middle Tennessee and beyond.

Responsibilities

• Design and execute safety plans for multi-trade projects (electrical, mechanical, plumbing, structural).
• Standardize practices across regional sites for compliance with TOSHA/OSHA and local laws.
• Lead regional safety team with mentorship and performance objectives.
• Lead root-cause investigations for incidents and manage workers’ compensation processes.

Skills

Safety program development

Audits & inspections

Incident investigations

Training & culture

Team leadership

Education

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

Job description

Sylvan is seeking an experienced, dynamic Regional Safety Manager based in Nashville, TN, to oversee, implement, and elevate our occupational health and safety programs across multiple construction projects in the region. Because we operate as a multi-trades constructioncompany (including electrical, mechanical, plumbing, and structural trades), our environments are complex, fast-moving, and highly collaborative.

In this role, you will not just enforce rules; you will actively build a proactive culture of safety, and serve as the expert advisor on trade-specific hazards. Your primary mission is to ensure every worker returns home safely every day while supporting efficient project execution across Tennessee.

Key Responsibilities

1. Regional Program Leadership & Trade-Specific Safety

• Design and execute comprehensive health and safety plans tailored to specific multi-trade operations (e.g., high-voltage electrical, heavy mechanical rigging, hot work, trenching, and confined spaces).
• Standardize safety practices across all regional jobsites, ensuring full compliance with TOSHA (Tennessee Occupational Safety and Health Administration), federal OSHA, EPA, and local Nashville municipal laws.
• Manage a regional team of site safety professionals, providing them with mentorship, coaching, and clear performance objectives.

2. Audits, Site Inspections & Risk Mitigation

• Conduct regular, unannounced field audits and hazard assessments to identify at-risk behaviors and physical site hazards.
• Review subcontractor safety plans and pre-qualifications to verify that external trade partners align with our strict safety standards.
• Partner with Project Managers and Superintendents to build Activity Hazard Analyses (AHA) and job-site specific safety plans before new project phases launch.

3. Incident Investigation & Compliance Tracking

• Lead root-cause investigations for any near-misses, injuries, equipment damage, or vehicular accidents.
• Manage workers' compensation claims in accordance with Tennessee workers' comp laws, developing transitional return-to-work programs for injured personnel.
• Maintain exact safety data, including OSHA 300 logs, incident reports, training matrices, and safety tracking metrics to present to executive leadership.

4. Training & Culture Building

• Oversee employee orientations and continuous safety training programs (e.g., Fall Protection, Lockout/Tagout).
• Develop relevant, field-focused toolbox talks tailored to multi-trade workflows to maintain high safety awareness.

Qualifications & Experience

Required:

• Experience: 5+ years of dedicated construction safety management experience, ideally within a multi-trade or specialty contracting environment.
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Health and Safety, Construction Management, or a related scientific/engineering field (or equivalent extensive field experience).
• Certifications:
• Certified Safety Professional (CSP) or Certified Health and Safety Technician (CHST).
• OSHA 30-Hour Construction Outreach certification.
• First Aid/CPR/AED Certification.
• Regulatory Knowledge: Deep mastery of TOSHA / OSHA Part 1926 regulations, specifically regarding electrical safety (NFPA 70E), fall protection, scaffolding, and heavy equipment operation.
• Travel & Licensing: Valid driver's license with a clean driving record and the ability to travel frequently within Middle Tennessee and beyond.

Preferred Skills:

• A collaborative, relationship-building leadership style—coaching workers in the field rather than managing strictly through discipline.
• Proficiency with modern construction safety software and the MS Office Suite.