Health & Safety Manager - Refinery Construction

Health & Safety Manager – Refinery Construction

Location: Richmond, CA

Salary Range: $140,000 – $160,000 per year

• Provide support to internal teams and stakeholders with overall construction oversight and progress reporting.
• Own and manage direct contracts and budgets, 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 construction risks and coordinate GC actions on risk.
• Support the design process by reviewing drawings for constructability and providing early construction input.
• Create and coordinate monthly, daily, and event reports for the construction team.
• Issue meeting minutes and documentation for site progress meetings and other required meetings.
• Coordinate and support the RFI and submittal process, working with the cost controller to align with cost budgets.
• Assist the client PM in coordinating safety, QA/QC, and labor relations programs to meet IIF and OE objectives.
• Help establish success criteria for the project, focusing on time, cost, technical, and quality performance.
• Support the development and execution of contractor and purchasing strategies in concert with the client.
• Act as project schedule owner or support the project scheduler, maintaining the schedule to track critical actions.
• Conduct kickoff and regular meetings with key stakeholders to track and report progress.
• Work with other project function teams to review as‑built documents and 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.
• Adhere to SOX control responsibilities where applicable.

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, architecture, engineering, or related field.
• Minimum 5–7 years of relevant experience.
• CCM certification preferred.
• Preferred certifications: OSHA 30, OSHA 500/510, BCSP Qualified Credentials (OHST, ASP, CSP, or CHST), CPR.
• Proven experience implementing and monitoring project HSE plans or contractor site safety plans.
• Excellent time‑management skills to deliver projects to quality standards on time.
• Strong ability to build and maintain working relationships with clients and cross‑functional team members.
• Effective communication skills.

On‑site presence and requirements may change depending on client needs.

Our inspired people share our vision and mission. We provide a great place to work, with opportunities to affect change, a healthy, productive and flexible working environment that respects work‑life balance.

Turner & Townsend is an equal‑opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to an inclusive environment for all employees. All information will be kept confidential in accordance with EEO guidelines.

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

Employment type:

Full‑time. Job function:
Consulting. Industries:
Construction, Civil Engineering, Business Consulting and Services.

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