Project EHS Manager (Denver)

Turner Construction Company•Denver, CO

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Turner Construction is hiring a Project EHS Manager to lead environmental health and safety on a single construction project in Denver. The role partners with project teams to enforce company EH&S programs, policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements; lead safe-work-practice training; and guide teams in managing environmental and hazardous-material reports and conditions. This is not a remote or hybrid position and is based at a Turner office or project location. The manager assesses project safety practices and exposures, creates and implements plans to mitigate risk, promotes stronger safety awareness, and communicates performance expectations to project leadership and teams. The role includes reviewing environmental surveys and reports, interpreting applicable OSHA and EPA requirements, and guiding teams on environmental hazards and mitigation. It also develops project safety, health, and wellbeing programs, reports on project safety performance, and presents findings to stakeholders. The position manages and mentors the Project Safety team, supports employee development and performance management, and negotiates contracts for safety services and occupational health, wellness, and medical services. The role requires travel and access to reliable transportation. Work is regularly performed at construction sites, with occasional office work; site conditions include exposure to moving mechanical parts, heights, airborne particles, weather, and electrical-shock risks. The physical demands include climbing stairs and ladders, negotiating active construction areas, frequent mobility, and lifting up to 50 pounds occasionally.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited program in Occupational Safety & Health, Engineering, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
Ideally 15 years of related construction safety experience.
Construction Health Safety Technician (CHST) certification, or obtain it within six months of appointment.
Completed OSHA 30-hour training.
Maintain current First Aid, CPR, BBP, and AED certifications.
Knowledge of federal, state, and local EH&S regulations.
Working knowledge and application of safety and environmental principles and techniques.
Cross-functional knowledge of general construction operations.
Experience in incident management and response, assessing construction processes for safety exposures, and leading corrective actions.
Management experience, including delegating and directing the work of others.
Professional verbal and written communication and effective presentation skills.
Interpersonal skills to build teams and professional relationships.
Ability to work in a non-structured environment and flexibly prioritize responsibilities for self and others.
Travel is required, and access to reliable transportation is required.
Ability to perform the physical demands of the role, including negotiating construction areas, climbing stairs and ladders, and lifting up to 50 pounds occasionally.

Nice To Haves

Experience in dense metropolitan or downtown environments where site constraints, access, logistics, and coordination pose significant challenges.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills, professionalism, and ability to build effective working relationships with owners, project leadership, and other stakeholders.

Responsibilities

Lead, direct, and enforce EH&S on a single construction project in accordance with HQ EH&S staffing policy.
Build relationships with project teams and lead assigned EH&S programs to improve safety practices and culture.
Assess EH&S practices and known or potential safety exposures; develop and implement risk-mitigation plans.
Communicate performance-improvement requirements and promote adherence to project-specific standards, best practices, and company EH&S policies and procedures.
Lead EH&S and environmental-program training for project leadership, employees, joint-venture partners, trades, and subcontractors.
Analyze Phase I and Phase II environmental assessments and pre-demolition surveys to ensure project programs mitigate environmental risks and follow policy.
Review and interpret environmental and hazardous-material reports and applicable OSHA and EPA regulations; inform EH&S leadership and guide project teams on hazards including storm water, mold, asbestos, PCBs, and lead.
Develop and implement safety, health, and wellbeing programs for the project team.
Prepare reports on project safety performance and present findings at project meetings and to stakeholders.
Negotiate vendor contracts for safety services, off-site occupational health facilities, and on-site wellness or medical services.
Manage and mentor the Project Safety team; align employee goals with project and company objectives; and support hiring and onboarding as needed.
Provide timely performance feedback, contribute to annual performance appraisals, use talent management systems, and identify development training.
Perform other assigned activities, duties, and responsibilities.