Health & Safety Manager - Construction

Turner & Townsend are seeking an experienced Health & Safety Manager to join our team to support large-scale construction projects. The ideal individual will have a proven track record of excellent project delivery. 

Responsibilities: 

• Provide support to internal teams and stakeholders, including oversight of the overall construction effort and progress reporting. 

• Own and manage contracts and budgets for direct contracts as assigned, ensuring alignment with cost budgets. 

• Develop and coordinate detailed project plans, including scope, timelines, and resource allocation. 

• Ensure all projects adhere to health and safety regulations, conducting regular site inspections and audits. 

• Identify and address quality, safety, health, and environmental issues. 

• Proactively manage risks related to construction project execution and HES, coordinating GC actions on risk as necessary. 

• Support the design process by reviewing drawings against project requirements, assessing constructability, and providing construction input during early project phases. 

• Create and coordinate monthly, daily, and event reporting for the construction team, in collaboration with the Construction Field Representative.  

• Issue effective meeting minutes and other documentation for site progress meetings, Owner/Architect/Contractor meetings, and other required meetings. 

• Coordinate and support the RFI and submittal process, working with the cost controller to ensure alignment with cost budgets. 

• Assist the client PM in coordinating the construction effort to support effective safety, QA/QC, and labor relations programs that meet IIF and OE objectives. 

• Help establish the success criteria for the project, including time, cost, technical, and quality performance parameters, with a focus on tactical, technical, and process delivery. 

• Support the development and execution of contractors and overall purchasing strategy in concert with the client. 

• Act as project schedule owner or support the project scheduler, maintaining the schedule to track critical actions and milestones. 

• Conduct kick-off and regular meetings with key project stakeholders (architects, engineers, suppliers, contractors) to track and report on progress. 

• Work with other project function teams to review as-built documents and other closeout items. 

• Lead and coordinate multidisciplinary project teams, including subcontractors and vendors. 

• Maintain clear and consistent communication with clients, stakeholders, and team members. 

• Maintain comprehensive project documentation, including reports, permits, and compliance records. 

• SOX control responsibilities may be part of this role, which are to be adhered to where applicable.

Project/Program specific responsibilities:

• This position serves as the Owner’s Representative Safety Manager, with a focus on overseeing project safety. Responsibilities include:
  • Regularly reviewing safety and health plans developed by the CM
  • Conducting daily job site audits
  • Reviewing pre-construction documents to ensure alignment with client requirements
  • Evaluating work permits for adequacy
  • Leading weekly safety meetings
  • Creating KPI reports to track trends and develop mitigation strategies to be shared with the client
  • Assisting in coordination between the owner, CM, and contractors
• This role is intended to provide an additional layer of oversight on the job site and to partner with the Construction Manager in fostering a safer work environment. The individual will collaborate with the on-site team to address identified issues and assist in developing long-term solutions to prevent recurring incidents.
• Market sector experience: Construction experience with a focus on the healthcare, pharmaceutical, or life sciences sectors preferred.
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• Software specific requirements: Experienced in utilizing software such as Procore, SafetyCulture, or similar safety auditing and construction management platforms. Proficient in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint for generating required KPI reports.
• Certification requirements: ASP, CSP, or CHST certifications are preferred but not required.