Health & Safety Manager - Data Center Construction

Turner & Townsend • Memphis, TN

6d • Onsite

About The Position

Turner & Townsend is seeking an experienced Health & Safety Manager to support large-scale mission critical/data center construction projects. The ideal candidate will bring a strong background in construction safety, contractor oversight, and project delivery, with experience fostering a proactive safety culture throughout all phases of construction.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Architecture, Engineering, Occupational Safety, Environmental Health, or a field related to construction.
• Minimum 5-7 years of relevant experience.
• Proven experience implementing and monitoring project HSE plans and contractor site safety programs on active construction projects.
• Excellent time management skills to ensure projects are managed to the required quality standards and delivered efficiently and on schedule.
• Strong ability to build and maintain working relationships with clients and cross-functional project teams.
• Ensure key information and data are effectively communicated, documented, and retained.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Nice To Haves

• CCM certification preferred.
• OSHA 30 certification preferred.
• OSHA 500/510 certification preferred.
• BCSP-qualified credentials (OHST, ASP, CSP, or CHST) preferred.
• CPR certification preferred.
• Experience supporting large-scale commercial, industrial, mission critical, or data center construction projects preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide support to internal teams and stakeholders, including oversight of field construction activities 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 execution, site logistics, and HSE performance, coordinating GC actions on risk as necessary.
• Support the design and preconstruction process by reviewing drawings for constructability, safety considerations, and project requirements.
• 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, commissioning readiness, and labor relations programs that meet project objectives.
• Help establish the success criteria for the project, including safety, schedule, cost, technical, and quality performance parameters.
• 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.

Benefits

• A great place to work, where each person has the opportunity and voice to affect change.
• We want our people to succeed both in work and life.
• To support this we promote 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 creating an inclusive environment for all employees and actively encourage applications from all sectors of the community.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior