Project EHS Manager (Denver)

Turner Construction•Denver, CO

1d•$115,360 - $172,860•Onsite

About The Position

The Project EHS Manager partners with Environmental Health & Safety (EH&S) and project teams to enforce construction-site compliance with company EH&S programs, policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements. The manager leads safe-work-practice training and guides project teams in managing environmental and hazardous-material reports and conditions. This role leads EH&S on a single construction project, assesses and mitigates safety exposures, and develops project safety, health, and wellbeing programs. It also manages and mentors the Project Safety team. This is not a remote or hybrid position; the role is based in a Turner office or project location in Denver, Colorado. Travel is required, and reliable transportation is required.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited program in Occupational Safety & Health, Engineering, or a related field, and ideally 15 years of related construction safety experience, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
Construction Health Safety Technician (CHST) certification, or ability to obtain it within six months of appointment.
Completed OSHA 30-hour training.
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 the ability to delegate and direct others’ work.
Professional verbal and written communication skills 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; access to reliable transportation is required.
Ability to meet the stated physical demands, including navigating construction areas and stairs, climbing ladders, using construction personnel hoists, and lifting or moving up to 50 pounds occasionally.
Ability to work at construction sites with exposure to moving mechanical parts, heights, fumes or airborne particles, outdoor weather, potential electrical shock, and moderate-to-loud noise, as well as occasionally in an office setting.

Nice To Haves

Experience working in dense metropolitan or downtown environments where site constraints, access, logistics, and coordination present significant challenges.
Ideally 15 years of related construction safety experience.

Responsibilities

Lead, direct, and enforce EH&S on a single construction project in accordance with HQ EH&S safety-staffing policy.
Build relationships with project teams and lead assigned EH&S programs to support changes in safety practices.
Assess project EH&S practices and known or potential safety exposures; develop and implement plans to mitigate risks and improve safety awareness and activities.
Communicate performance-improvement requirements to project leadership and teams, using job-specific safety standards, best management practices, and EH&S policies and procedures.
Lead training on EH&S policies, procedures, and environmental operational programs for project leadership, project teams, joint venture partners, trades, and subcontractors.
Analyze Phase I, Phase II, and pre-demolition surveys to ensure project-specific programs mitigate environmental risks and follow environmental policies.
Review and interpret environmental and hazardous-material reports and conditions, including hazards involving storm water, mold, asbestos, PCBs, and lead; inform EH&S leadership and guide the project team in accordance with Environmental Operations policy.
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 relevant stakeholders.
Negotiate contracts with vendors 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; potentially participate in hiring and onboarding; provide performance feedback, contribute to annual appraisals, use talent management systems, and identify training needs.
Perform other assigned activities, duties, and responsibilities.