Project Safety Manager (Des Moines)

Turner Construction Company•West Des Moines, IA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Turner Construction is seeking a Project Safety Manager for its Des Moines Main Project. This role involves partnering with Environmental Health & Safety (EH&S) and project teams to ensure compliance with company policies, EH&S programs, and regulatory requirements on a single construction project. The Project Safety Manager will lead training on safe work practices, manage environmental and hazardous materials, and guide project teams on safety protocols. Turner Construction has a 120-year history and is a leading commercial construction general contractor with a significant presence in Iowa, working on diverse projects including healthcare, higher education, aviation, and more. The company is committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive environment.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree from accredited degree program in Occupational Safety & Health, Engineering, or related field of study, and minimum of 4 years of related construction safety experience, or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
Construction Health Safety Technician (CHST) certification required or within 2 years of appointment
Completed OSHA 30-hour training
Maintain current First Aid/CPR/BBP and AED certifications
Knowledgeable of Federal, State, and local Environmental Health & Safety regulations
Working knowledge and consistent application of safety and environmental principles and techniques
Ability to identify known and potential safety related exposures and lead implementation of corrective actions
Familiar with general construction operations
Demonstrate elements of leadership from within, teamwork, and interpersonal skills to build teams and professional relationships
Professional verbal and written communication skills and effective presentation delivery skills
Exceptional organizational skills with high attention to detail
Analytical thinking, good judgment, and complex problem-solving skills
Travel required
Access to reliable transportation required

Responsibilities

Lead, direct, and enforce Environmental Health & Safety (EH&S) on a single construction project, based on safety staffing requirements as defined by Headquarters (HQ) EH&S policy.
Manage time and resource allocation and provide safety leadership to the assigned project.
Assess project Safety practices and known and potential safety related exposures, develop and implement action plans to mitigate risks, and drive changes to improve project team safety awareness and activities.
Communicate requirements for improving performance to project leadership and team for adoption and adherence to changes, using project specific-safety standards, best management practices, and EH&S policies and procedures.
Understand site safety trends and participate in reducing Project Incident Rates by meeting or exceeding established Business Unit (BU) goals and manage regulatory exposures to zero citations.
Develop training for project site-specific needs to educate project management, employees, subcontractors, and Turner Trade employees on Environmental Health & Safety (EH&S) programs, policies, and procedures and provide training on safe work practices to encourage and enforce adoption and adherence.
Promote safe work practices and safe working conditions in accordance with company and Environmental Health & Safety (EH&S) policies, Federal, State, and Local regulations, and owner contractual requirements.
Maintain and enhance working relationships with project staff and subcontractor Safety Representatives.
Develop and enforce project Safety Program and related policies and procedures.
Identify unsafe actions and conditions and engage with project team to implement immediate corrective actions in accordance with Turner, Federal, State and Local regulations and owner requirements.
Develop accountability model for project team to ensure pre-planning for activities and tasks for subcontractors and trades.
Review subcontractor safety programs for completeness and compliance with company and EH&S policies, Federal, State, and Local regulations, and owner contractual requirements.
Review quality of Pre-Task Plans (PTPs) for project subcontractors and Trades based on contractual requirements.
Hold Preconstruction planning meetings with subcontractors to review site safety program and job hazard analysis for their scope of work and to establish and review risk mitigation plans.
Develop safety action items for Preconstruction meetings and verify subcontractors conduct training as per OSHA standards.
Conduct effective worker orientation program for new employees; administer and record participation.
Collaborate with project leadership to create project specific safety reports, assess metrics, and make recommendations for improvement over baseline.
Ensure timely log of subcontractors’ toolbox safety meetings.
Conduct and review project team’s safety audits, assess recommended corrective actions, and issue reports of violations and/or unsafe practices for immediate resolution.
Other activities, duties, and responsibilities as assigned.