Construction Safety Facilitator

Turner & Townsend•Abilene, TX

9d•$155,000 - $160,000•Onsite

About The Position

The purpose of this position is to monitor construction projects for clients, with direct accountability for project delivery on data center projects. Join our teams onsite in the Abilene, Haskell, Vernon or Wichita Falls TX areas! We are willing to provide relocation assistance for the right candidate.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, or related field. In lieu of a degree, experience will be considered.
Minimum five or more years' of construction safety representative experience.
Minimum of 2 or more years experience supporting safety programs/initiatives, and overseeing general contractor + subcontractor compliance with safety codes & procedures.
Intermediate skills with Microsoft Office Suite and Google Suite.
Ability to read and understand architectural drawings.
Knowledge in MS Project, leases, contracts, and construction practices.
Familiarity with construction best practices, general building codes, and various building types and systems.
Passion for being detail oriented and highly organized.

Nice To Haves

Experience in the data center or mission critical fields are preferred.
Prefer those with ground up construction experience including but not limited to MEP, heavy equipment, environmental and electrical safety experience (aligned with NFPA 70e, NEC, etc.)

Responsibilities

Routinely monitor the GC’s EHS performance to ensure that the GC is in compliance with their stated practices and procedures, regulatory requirements and any additional owner expectations/deliverables that may have been identified in the contract of work EHS Schedule
Interface and support the construction management team at site by delivering current data on GC EHS performance, including trending, incident management, EHS metrics and other key information that enable DC construction management to make informed timely decisions
Participate in communication methods, such as safety meetings and notices to ensure relevant EHS information is communicated across the site by GC’s and that DC management is included
Ensure a daily walkabout/safety tour is conducted with the GC management, representative and the owner’s representative (PM or delegate), as practicable. PM management (not delegate) should still target a weekly walkabout/inspection at a minimum
Participate in a daily site tour with the GC safety rep
Act as a coach and advisor to the safety committee
Support the business in the conduct of risk and hazard assessments
Participate in Significant Incident investigations and Significant Potential Event (SPE)
When a non-compliance by a GC or their subs is observed, immediately bring the issue to the attention of the GC, while also ensuring the owner’s management rep/PM is informed
Ensure KPIs, leading and lagging indicators and EHS data submitted by the GC is accurate, timely, and complete
Conduct the monthly GC EHS evaluation
Issue the weekly EHS summary
Oversee execution of the Boots on the Ground program
Participate in progress and schedule meetings where EHS is impacted
Assist in design reviews throughout the Life Cycle; i.e. - planning, design, permitting, construction, Cx, and handover to operations
Support the development of the DCCEHSP (Data Center Construction EHS Plan)
Other duties as assigned.