Health & Safety Manager - Construction

Job Description

Job Description

Company Description

Turner & Townsend is a global professional services company with over 22,000 people in more than 60 countries. 

Working with our clients across real estate, infrastructure, energy and natural resources, we transform together delivering outcomes that improve people’s lives. Working in partnership makes it possible to deliver the world’s most impactful projects and programmes as we turn challenge into opportunity and complexity into success. 

Our capabilities include programme, project, cost, asset and commercial management, controls and performance, procurement and supply chain, net zero and digital solutions. 

We are majority-owned by CBRE Group, Inc., the world’s largest commercial real estate services and investment firm, with our partners holding a significant minority interest. Turner & Townsend and CBRE work together to provide clients with the premier programme, project and cost management offering in markets around the world. 

Job Description

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.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, architecture, engineering or field related to construction.
• Minimum 5- 7 years of relevant experience
• CCM certification preferred
• The following certifications are preferred OSHA 30 certification; OSHA 500/510, BCSP Qualified Credentials (OHST, ASP, CSP, or CHST), and CPR.
• Proven experience in implementing and monitoring project HSE plans or contractor site safety plans.
• Excellent time management skills to ensure projects are managed to the right quality standards, completed efficiently, and on time.
• Strong ability to build and maintain working relationships with clients and cross-functional team members.
• Ensure key information and data are effectively shared and appropriately retained.
• Excellent communication skills.

Additional Information

Turner & Townsend is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. Equal Employment Opportunity Posters  If you’d like to view a copy of the company’s affirmative action plan, please email  View email address on ziprecruiter.com. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact the Human Resources Department at View phone number on ziprecruiter.com or  View email address on ziprecruiter.com. This telephone line and email address is reserved solely for job seekers with disabilities requesting accessibility assistance or an accommodation in the job application process. Please do not call about the status of your job application if you do not require accessibility assistance or an accommodation. Messages left for other purposes, such as following up on an application or non-disability related technical issues, will not receive a response.

Turner & Townsend carefully considers multiple factors to determine compensation, including a candidate’s education, training, and experience. The minimum salary for the position is $100,000 annually and the maximum salary for the Health and Safety Manager position is $155,000 annually. The compensation that is offered to a successful candidate will depend on the candidate’s skills, qualifications, and experience. 

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