Vice President - Construction Safety Executive

Turner Construction•Atlanta, GA

8d•$240,000 - $300,000•Onsite

About The Position

This is a traveling Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) Vice President role for Turner Construction’s Advanced Technology Group (ATG), its Mission Critical group overseeing data center work. The position leads the ATG EHS program and partners with ATG leadership, staff, and Headquarters EHS to enforce company and EHS policies and procedures. It has dotted-line managerial responsibility for project-site safety professionals and leads development of national EHS programs as directed by Headquarters EHS leadership. The role involves domestic travel, estimated at 50–60%, to the company’s busiest regions. The position leads implementation and continuous improvement of ATG’s EHS program; evaluates performance, audits, incidents, regulatory developments, and training needs; and works with leadership to meet EHS plans and goals. It also mentors ATG EHS professionals, manages departmental budgets and contractor risk reviews, negotiates EHS-related business and subcontract agreements, and represents Turner in industry organizations. The salary range is $240,000–$300,000 annualized. The position is salaried exempt.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited program in Occupational Safety & Health, Engineering, or a related field, plus at least 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.
Extensive knowledge and application of safety and environmental principles and techniques.
Expert knowledge of Federal, State, and local EHS regulations.
Extensive incident management and response experience.
Extensive business acumen and cross-functional knowledge of general construction operations.
Leadership and supervisory experience, including ability to delegate, direct, and prioritize others’ work.
Budget and resource management skills and experience.
Knowledge of change management and ability to engage and influence teams.
Professional verbal and written communication skills and executive-level presentation delivery skills.
Critical thinking, decisiveness, sound judgment, and complex problem-solving skills.
Proficient computer skills, including Microsoft Office and EHS-related applications.
Willingness to travel; reliable transportation required.

Responsibilities

Execute EHS policies and procedures and enforce compliance with company requirements.
Identify, eliminate, and control hazardous conditions that could cause injury or property damage, applying safety standards, best management practices, and EHS programs.
Lead development of national EHS programs as directed by Headquarters EHS leadership and drive solutions, progress, and participation in EHS committees and initiatives.
Lead, influence, and motivate teams and stakeholders while modeling the standards of Turner’s EHS organization.
Develop and execute a comprehensive EHS program aligned with Headquarters policies and guidelines to drive cultural change and continuous improvement.
Review the annual Headquarters EHS plan and goals, develop an aligned ATG EHS plan, communicate expectations, track results, identify opportunities, define improvement measures, and review changes with business-unit leadership.
Build working relationships with OSHA, the Environmental Protection Agency, and other regulatory agencies; promote Turner safety programs and manage regulatory exposure and OSHA citations.
Review ATG leadership audit requirements for compliance with Headquarters EHS requirements.
Assess project-site audit schedules and review audit completion and quality with ATG leadership.
Conduct audits using approved Headquarters EHS systems; analyze trends, metrics, reports, and incident data; report progress and develop program improvements.
Monitor EHS laws and Federal, State, and Local regulations; educate business-unit stakeholders on updates and communicate changes to Headquarters EHS for policy and procedure review.
Lead evaluation of business-unit EHS performance and assess safety knowledge and performance across job families.
Evaluate training needs, recommend and follow through on training to close knowledge gaps, and ensure skills align with position requirements.
Lead, mentor, and coach ATG EHS professionals and foster an inclusive environment.
Represent Turner in local and regional professional organizations, including through leadership roles and high-profile participation.
Manage and track ATG EHS employee progress across project assignments.
Set expectations for professional development and continuous learning, and maintain required certifications.
Develop and manage the ATG EHS departmental budget and review it with business-unit leadership.
Negotiate business and subcontract agreements related to ATG EHS.
Evaluate contractors through the Subcontractor Approval Request process and make recommendations to mitigate risk.
Participate in business-unit and company business issues and opportunities as directed by Headquarters EHS.
Perform other assigned activities, duties, and responsibilities.