Senior Safety Manager
About The Position
Turner & Townsend is seeking an experienced Senior Safety Manager to support large-scale construction programs and provide leadership in health, safety, and environmental (HSE) management. The role provides strategic safety leadership across construction projects through risk management, regulatory compliance, contractor oversight, and safety performance. The Senior Safety Manager partners with project teams and stakeholders to identify hazards proactively, ensure safe execution, and support successful project delivery. The role may require travel to other local locations. The position promotes a proactive safety culture, oversees project-specific HSE programs across multiple projects, and supports compliance with OSHA regulations, client requirements, and project safety plans. It also involves communicating with clients, contractors, project teams, and leadership; developing safety capabilities across projects; and maintaining safety documentation and compliance records. SOX control responsibilities may be part of the role where applicable. On-site presence and requirements may change depending on client needs. Turner & Townsend describes its working environment as healthy, productive, and flexible, with respect for work-life balance.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Occupational Health and Safety, Construction Management, Engineering, Environmental Science, or a related field.
- Minimum 10 years of construction safety experience, including management of large-scale construction projects or programs.
- Demonstrated experience implementing and managing project HSE plans and contractor safety programs.
- Strong knowledge of OSHA regulations, construction safety practices, risk management principles, and incident investigation methodologies.
- OSHA 30 certification required.
- Experience conducting site audits, inspections, safety assessments, and contractor evaluations.
- Strong leadership skills and ability to influence safety performance across diverse project teams and contractors.
- Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to present to clients and executive leadership.
- Ability to build and maintain effective relationships with clients, contractors, regulatory agencies, and internal stakeholders.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and safety management/reporting systems.
Nice To Haves
- OSHA 500 or OSHA 510 certification.
- BCSP certification such as CHST, OHST, ASP, or CSP.
- CPR/First Aid certification.
- CCM certification.
- Experience supporting data center, industrial, commercial real estate, healthcare, life sciences, or mission-critical construction projects.
Responsibilities
- Lead implementation and oversight of project-specific HSE programs across multiple construction projects.
- Guide project teams, contractors, and stakeholders in promoting a proactive safety culture and achieving project safety objectives.
- Conduct site audits, inspections, and assessments to verify compliance with OSHA regulations, client requirements, and project safety plans.
- Identify, evaluate, and mitigate construction-related safety risks, hazards, and environmental concerns.
- Review and monitor contractor safety performance, site-specific safety plans, Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs), and risk assessments.
- Lead incident investigations, root cause analyses, and corrective action planning.
- Monitor safety metrics and prepare reports, dashboards, and presentations for project leadership and clients.
- Facilitate safety meetings, toolbox talks, safety stand-downs, and contractor safety reviews.
- Support construction teams in addressing safety issues related to scheduling, logistics, work sequencing, and constructability.
- Collaborate with clients, contractors, and project stakeholders to align on safety expectations and objectives.
- Provide guidance on regulatory compliance, industry best practices, and emerging safety trends.
- Review project documentation, permits, training records, and compliance reports for completeness and accuracy.
- Support emergency preparedness planning and response activities for project sites.
- Mentor and develop site safety personnel and project team members.
- Promote continuous improvement initiatives focused on safety performance, risk reduction, and operational excellence.
- Communicate safety performance and project risks to clients, project teams, contractors, and leadership.
- Maintain safety documentation, records, and compliance requirements.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
