Construction Safety Specialist

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AECOM Hunt has an exciting opportunity for a Safety Specialist for our ongoing construction project in Nashville, TN.    

• Under limited supervision, responsible for moderately complex technical work in a wide range of environmental, safety and health disciplines to achieve compliance with ES&H standards along with federal and state regulatory requirements. 
• Maintains current knowledge of specific government agency requirements. 
• Exhibits knowledge and applies the fundamental concepts, practices and procedures of their environmental specialty. 
• Independently determines and develops approaches to solutions. 
• Develops, implements and maintains safety and health programs, systems and procedures. Monitors and prevents hazards and diseases in the work area. 
• Investigates accidents, injuries, and complaints concerning hazards in the workplace. 
• Recommends improvements in processes, design, procedures and operating equipment to minimize hazards. 
• Develops and conducts employee training, emergency preparedness and assures the quality of programs. 
• Provides regulatory interpretation and technical advice. 
• May act as a lead role for a team of ES&H specialists and/or support personnel.  
• May administer an ES&H program on a small or medium-sized project.

About Construction Management – AECOM Hunt

Founded in 1944 in Indianapolis, Indiana, AECOM Hunt has been building for over 70 years. AECOM Hunt’s storied history has encompassed many notable projects in the automotive industry; iconic sports stadiums; a broad portfolio in transportation; and many repeat clients in the hospitality industry. From iconic stadiums and arenas, next-gen transportation hubs and sustainable healthcare and academic buildings, AECOM Hunt’s expertise, leadership and dedication are unparalleled.

Minimum Requirement:

• BA/BS Occupational Health or similar curriculum and 4 years of construction safety experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education.

Preferred Requirements: 

• CHST/CSP/OSHA 500 or similar certification.
• Safety construction professional experience from a larger General Contractor.
• Experience working on a large construction project.
• Experience with OCIP and CSIP management.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams).

• This position does not include sponsorship for United States work authorization now or in the future.
• Qualified applicants who are offered a position must pass a pre-employment substance abuse test.
• This position may include relocation.
• This position is not hybrid nor remote.

About AECOM

AECOM is proud to offer comprehensive benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status, AECOM benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absences, voluntary benefits, perks, well-being resources, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plan, and employee stock purchase plan.

AECOM is the world’s trusted infrastructure consulting firm, delivering professional services throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. On projects spanning transportation, buildings, water, new energy and the environment, our public- and private-sector clients trust us to solve their most complex challenges. Our teams are driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world through our unrivaled technical and digital expertise, a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion, and a commitment to environmental, social and governance priorities. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm and its Professional Services business had revenue of $14.4 billion in fiscal year 2023. See how we are delivering sustainable legacies for generations to come at aecom.com and @AECOM.

Freedom to Grow in a World of Opportunity 

You will have the flexibility you need to do your best work with hybrid work options. Whether you’re working from an AECOM office, remote location or at a client site, you will be working in a dynamic environment where your integrity, entrepreneurial spirit and pioneering mindset are championed.

You will help us foster a safe and respectful workplace, where we invite everyone to bring their whole selves to work using their unique talents, backgrounds and expertise to create transformational outcomes for our clients.

AECOM provides a wide array of compensation, benefits and well-being programs to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families. We’re the world’s trusted global infrastructure firm, and we’re in this together – your growth and success are ours too.

Join us, and you’ll get all the benefits of being a part of a global, publicly traded firm – access to industry-leading technology and thinking and transformational work with big impact and work flexibility. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person’s potential, and we’ll help you reach yours.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.