EHS Manager

We are searching for an Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) Manager for a new facility in the eastern Nashville Metro Area. This person will apply their expertise to solve environmental, health, and safety implementation issues within established site-specific EHS Plans. They will act as a Construction Management Team (CMT) member, providing EHS oversight on all construction activities. ResponsibilitiesAct as a technical advisor to project’s CMT and contractors.Independently determine approaches and develop solutions to resolve EHS issues.Continuously monitor equipment, structures, and work in progress to ensure required EHS plans and all applicable regulations, codes and standards are followed.Stop work when unsafe and determine appropriate corrective and preventative action to be taken and completed prior to restarting.Establish a weekly inspection/assessment schedule with each contractor working at site. and ensure corrective and preventative actions are implemented.Develop and conduct project EHS orientation sessions for all persons working or entering the project site and maintain training records.Ensures industrial hygiene and environmental monitoring is performed as necessary and instrumentation equipment is maintained.Coordinate in RCA investigations of near misses, injuries, unsafe conditions, and incidents that do or could involve actual or potential liability; maintain records of pertinent data and compile required analysis reports on such investigations.Attends contractor tailboard meetings, pre job briefings and JSA review meetings.Lead weekly safety meeting with CMT and contractor management participation.RequirementsBachelor's degree in Occupational or Industrial Safety or related fields required, advanced degree preferred.5-10 years of EHS experience in heavy construction.Knowledge and understanding of NFPA 70.Construction Health and Safety Technician (CHST) or equivalent certificaton.Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Power Point programs.Strong team and leadership skills, with the ability to mentor, coach, and guide others.Excellent verbal and written communication skillsApplicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship now or in the future.