Director, Construction Health & Safety

Turner-; United States; On-site; USD 206,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

Turner & Townsend is seeking an experienced Health & Safety Consultant to provide expert guidance on construction safety, conduct audits and risk assessments, and lead incident investigations on large projects. The role emphasizes client-facing advisory work, program leadership, and mentoring junior staff in a fast-paced consulting environment.

The position requires a Bachelor’s degree in a related field and 10+ years of construction health and safety or consulting experience, with strong

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field is required.
• Minimum 10+ years of construction health and safety, EHS or consulting experience.
• Proven ability to lead health and safety programs across large-scale projects.
• Strong knowledge of OSHA regulations and risk management principles.
• Experience conducting audits, inspections, and incident investigations.
• Proven ability to manage client relationships and deliver high levels of customer satisfaction.
• Excellent project and program management skills.
• Strong commercial awareness with business development experience.
• Exceptional communication, presentation and report writing skills.
• Ability to lead teams and work independently in a fast-paced consulting environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert advice and support on construction health and safety matters.
• Advise on OSHA regulations, construction safety standards and best practices.
• Conduct site inspections, safety audits, and compliance reviews.
• Evaluate safety programs for contractors and supply chains.
• Review client health and safety management systems and suggest improvements.
• Facilitate risk assessments and design-for-safety reviews during delivery.
• Develop and deliver health and safety training programs and workshops.
• Build relationships with clients, stakeholders, contractors and industry partners.
• Support business development through proposals and thought leadership.
• Mentor junior safety professionals and support project teams.
• Lead investigations into incidents and identify root causes.
• Ensure accurate documentation and maintenance of safety records.
• SOX control responsibilities may be included where applicable.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Client relationships

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Safety & Health, Environmental Health & Safety, Construction Management, Engineering, Industrial Hygiene, or related field

Job description

From the inception of a project through to completion and beyond, Turner & Townsend help deliver the outcomes that matter through transformational projects covering the full spectrum of consultancy, project delivery and post-project operations.

With offices located globally, you're never far away from our services. With over 22,000 specialists in more than 60 countries, we blend local knowledge with global insight to tackle challenges of any scale.

Our team is dynamic, innovative and client-focused, supported by an inclusive and fun company culture. Our clients value our proactive approach, depth of expertise, integrity and the quality we deliver. As a result, our people enjoy working on some of the most exciting projects in the world.

Job Description

Responsibilities

• Provide expert advice, guidance, and support to clients and project teams on construction health and safety matters.
• Advise clients on applicable OSHA regulations, construction safety standards, and industry best practices.
• Conduct site inspections, safety audits, and compliance reviews to assess performance and identify corrective actions.
• Evaluate contractors and supply chain safety programs to ensure compliance with contractual and regulatory requirements.
• Review and assess client health and safety management systems and recommend process improvements.
• Facilitate risk assessments, hazard analyses, and design-for-safety reviews throughout project delivery.
• Develop and deliver health and safety training programs, workshops, and client awareness sessions.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, stakeholders, contractors, and industry partners.
• Support business development activities through proposal preparation, technical presentations, thought leadership, and industry engagement.
• Mentor and develop junior safety professionals and support cross-functional project teams.
• Lead investigations into incidents, near misses, and safety concerns, identifying root causes and corrective actions.
• Ensure accurate documentation, reporting, and maintenance of project safety records and compliance requirements.
• SOX control responsibilities may be part of this role and must be adhered to where applicable.

Qualifications

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Safety & Health, Environmental Health & Safety, Construction Management, Engineering, Industrial Hygiene, or related field.
• Minimum 10+ years of construction health and safety, EHS, or consulting experience.
• Demonstrated success leading health and safety programs across large-scale construction, infrastructure, industrial, commercial, or capital projects.
• Strong knowledge of OSHA regulations, construction safety standards, and risk management principles.
• Experience conducting audits, inspections, compliance reviews, and incident investigations.
• Proven ability to manage client relationships and deliver high levels of customer satisfaction.
• Excellent project and program management skills.
• Strong commercial awareness with experience identifying and pursuing business development opportunities.
• Exceptional communication, presentation, facilitation, and report writing skills.
• Ability to lead teams and work independently in a fast-paced consulting environment.
• Demonstrated analytical, problem-solving, and stakeholder management capabilities.

Additional Information

The salary range for this full-time role is $206K-$250Kper year. Ranges are determined by role, location and level and represents a good faith effort to provide a fair and equitable salary. This range is a reflection of base salary only, not of a total compensation package. Please note Turner & Townsend reserves the right to pay more or less than the posted range, depending on candidate’s experience and qualifications.

*On-site presence and requirements may change depending on our client's needs*

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Turner & Townsend is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and actively encourage applications from all sectors of the community.

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