Health & Safety Manager - Construction

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.

• 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.

• 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.
• Software specific requirements:
  Experienced in utilizing software such as Procore, Safety Culture, 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.

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, architecture, engineering or a field related to construction.
• Min…