Senior Construction Safety Specialist

Fessler & Bowman; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401k with company contributions

Paid Holidays

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Fessler & Bowman in Knoxville, TN seeks a Senior Safety Professional to support a 9-story slab-on-deck concrete building and Nashville projects. The role reports to the Safety Director and partners with field operations to implement safety plans, coordinate JHAs, inspections, and training.

Travel is required between Knoxville and Nashville; a car allowance is provided. This role offers a path to Safety Manager and requires OSHA 510/500 preferred, OSHA 30, and bilingual English/Spanish where

Qualifications

• OSHA 510 and 500 preferred for construction safety oversight.
• OSHA 30 certification required or equivalent.
• Minimum 5 years safety experience in construction environments.
• Fluent English; Spanish bilingual preferred for site communication.

Responsibilities

• Support site safety program implementation and provide technical guidance.
• Perform job hazard analyses (JHAs) and conduct safety training.
• Inspect sites, mentor field staff, and ensure policy compliance.
• Coordinate safety planning with project teams and line supervision.
• Develop training modules, schedules, and program documentation.
• Monitor safety training outcomes and drive safety improvements at sites.
• Travel between Knoxville and Nashville projects and manage risks.

Skills

Safety leadership

Field operations

Hazard analysis

Safety training

Interpersonal skills

Education

OSHA 510 certification

OSHA 500 preferred

OSHA 30 certification

5+ years safety experience

Bilingual English/Spanish

Valid Driver's License

CPR/First Aid certified

Safety Trainer experience

Job description

Fessler & Bowman in Knoxville, TN seeks a Senior Safety Professional to support a 9-story slab-on-deck concrete building and Nashville projects. The role reports to the Safety Director and partners with field operations to implement safety plans, coordinate JHAs, inspections, and training.

Travel is required between Knoxville and Nashville; a car allowance is provided. This role offers a path to Safety Manager and requires OSHA 510/500 preferred, OSHA 30, and bilingual English/Spanish where