Health & Safety Manager - Construction

Turner & Townsend•Boston, MA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

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. 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, and 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.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in construction management, architecture, engineering or field related to construction.
Minimum 5- 7 years of relevant experience.
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.

Nice To Haves

Construction experience with a focus on the healthcare, pharmaceutical, or life sciences sectors preferred.
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.
CCM certification preferred.
The following certifications are preferred OSHA 30 certification; OSHA 500/510, BCSP Qualified Credentials (OHST, ASP, CSP, or CHST), and CPR.
ASP, CSP, or CHST certifications are preferred but not required.

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.
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.
Collaborate with the on-site team to address identified issues and assist in developing long-term solutions to prevent recurring incidents.