Health & Safety Manager - Data Center Construction

Turner & Townsend; Haskell (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Turner & Townsend seeks an experienced Health & Safety Manager to support large-scale construction projects. The ideal candidate will demonstrate a proven track record of delivering safe, compliant project outcomes while coordinating with internal teams and clients.

You will own contracts and budgets, develop detailed project plans, conduct site inspections, and drive risk mitigation across multi-disciplinary teams to ensure safety and quality standards are met.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in construction-related field or equivalent.
• Minimum 5–7 years of relevant experience in HSE leadership on construction projects.
• CCM certification preferred; OSHA 30 and BCSP credentials valued.
• Proven experience implementing and monitoring project HSE plans or contractor site safety plans.
• Excellent time management and ability to deliver quality on schedule.

Responsibilities

• Oversee construction efforts and provide safety leadership across projects.
• Manage contracts and budgets for direct contracts, aligning with cost budgets.
• Develop detailed project plans including scope, timelines and resources.
• Ensure adherence to health and safety regulations via site inspections and audits.
• Identify and address quality, safety, health and environmental issues.
• Coordinate risk management and GC actions on safety matters.
• Support design by reviewing drawings for constructability.
• Produce monthly and site progress reporting with the Construction Field Representative.
• Record meetings and coordinate RFI/submittal processes with cost control.
• Assist client PM in coordinating safety, QA/QC and labor relations programs.
• Set and track project success criteria: time, cost, technical quality.
• Contribute to purchasing strategy and schedule ownership with project team.
• Maintain comprehensive project documentation and closeout items.

Skills

HSE management

Contract oversight

Budget management

Safety audits

Risk management

Project coordination

Leadership

Communication

Time management

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in construction management/architecture/engineering

Tools

OSHA 30 certification

OSHA 500/510

BCSP OHST/ASP/CSP/CHST

CPR

Job description

Turner & Townsend is a global professional services company with over 22,000 people in more than 60 countries.

Working with our clients across real estate, infrastructure, energy and natural resources, we transform together delivering outcomes that improve people’s lives. Working in partnership makes it possible to deliver the world’s most impactful projects and programmes as we turn challenge into opportunity and complexity into success.

Our capabilities include programme, project, cost, asset and commercial management, controls and performance, procurement and supply chain, net zero and digital solutions.

We are majority-owned by CBRE Group, Inc., the world’s largest commercial real estate services and investment firm, with our partners holding a significant minority interest. Turner & Townsend and CBRE work together to provide clients with the premier programme, project and cost management offering in markets around the world.

Turner & Townsend is a global professional services company with over 22,000 people in more than 60 countries.

Working with our clients across real estate, infrastructure, energy and natural resources, we transform together delivering outcomes that improve people’s lives. Working in partnership makes it possible to deliver the world’s most impactful projects and programmes as we turn challenge into opportunity and complexity into success.

Our capabilities include programme, project, cost, asset and commercial management, controls and performance, procurement and supply chain, net zero and digital solutions.

We are majority-owned by CBRE Group, Inc., the world’s largest commercial real estate services and investment firm, with our partners holding a significant minority interest. Turner & Townsend and CBRE work together to provide clients with the premier programme, project and cost management offering in markets around the world.

Job Description

Turner & Townsend are seeking an experienced Health & Safety Manager to join our team to support large-scale construction projects. The ideal individual will have a proven track record of excellent project delivery.

Responsibilities:

• Provide support to internal teams and stakeholders, including oversight of the overall construction effort and progress reporting.
• Own and manage contracts and budgets for direct contracts as assigned, ensuring alignment with cost budgets.
• Develop and coordinate detailed project plans, including scope, timelines, and resource allocation.
• Ensure all projects adhere to health and safety regulations, conducting regular site inspections and audits.
• Identify and address quality, safety, health, and environmental issues.
• Proactively manage risks related to construction project execution and HES, coordinating GC actions on risk as necessary.
• Support the design process by reviewing drawings against project requirements, assessing constructability, and providing construction input during early project phases.
• Create and coordinate monthly, daily, and event reporting for the construction team, in collaboration with the Construction Field Representative.
• Issue effective meeting minutes and other documentation for site progress meetings, Owner/Architect/Contractor meetings, and other required meetings.
• Coordinate and support the RFI and submittal process, working with the cost controller to ensure alignment with cost budgets.
• Assist the client PM in coordinating the construction effort to support effective safety, QA/QC, and labor relations programs that meet IIF and OE objectives.
• Help establish the success criteria for the project, including time, cost, technical, and quality performance parameters, with a focus on tactical, technical, and process delivery.
• Support the development and execution of contractors and overall purchasing strategy in concert with the client.
• Act as project schedule owner or support the project scheduler, maintaining the schedule to track critical actions and milestones.
• Conduct kick-off and regular meetings with key project stakeholders (architects, engineers, suppliers, contractors) to track and report on progress.
• Work with other project function teams to review as-built documents and other closeout items.
• Lead and coordinate multidisciplinary project teams, including subcontractors and vendors.
• Maintain clear and consistent communication with clients, stakeholders, and team members.
• Maintain comprehensive project documentation, including reports, permits, and compliance records.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, architecture, engineering or field related to construction.
• Minimum 5- 7 years of relevant experience
• CCM certification preferred
• The following certifications are preferred OSHA 30 certification; OSHA 500/510, BCSP Qualified Credentials (OHST, ASP, CSP, or CHST), and CPR.
• Proven experience in implementing and monitoring project HSE plans or contractor site safety plans.
• Excellent time management skills to ensure projects are managed to the right quality standards, completed efficiently, and on time.
• Strong ability to build and maintain working relationships with clients and cross-functional team members.
• Ensure key information and data are effectively shared and appropriately retained.
• Excellent communication skills.

Additional Information

*SOX control responsibilities may be part of this role, which are to be adhered to where applicable.

*On-site presence and requirements may change depending on our clients' needs.

Our inspired people share our vision and mission. We provide a great place to work, where each person has the opportunity and voice to affect change.

We want our people to succeed both in work and life. To support this we promote a healthy, productive and flexible working environment that respects work-life balance.

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.

Please find out more about us at www.turnerandtownsend.com/

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