Traveling Construction Safety Lead

Turner Construction Company; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Turner Construction Company in Buffalo, NY seeks a seasoned Environmental Health & Safety (EH&S) professional to lead safety on a single construction project. You will enforce EH&S programs, train teams, and manage regulatory compliance to protect workers and project timelines.

This role requires CHST or progression, OSHA 30, and strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills. You’ll collaborate with HQ EH&S and project teams to develop action plans, monitor performance, and drive

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a safety-related field and 4+ years of construction safety experience or equivalent.
• CHST certification required or within 2 years of appointment.
• OSHA 30-hour training and current First Aid/CPR/BBP and AED certifications.
• Knowledge of Federal, State, and local EH&S regulations and their application.
• Strong leadership, communication, and project teamwork abilities.
• Willingness to travel as needed.

Responsibilities

• Lead EH&S on a single construction project per HQ policy and enforce safety staffing requirements.
• Provide safety leadership, manage time/resource allocation, and direct safety activities.
• Assess exposures, develop and implement mitigations, and drive safety improvements.
• Communicate requirements for safety performance improvements to project leadership and teams.
• Develop project-specific safety training for management, employees, and subcontractors.
• Promote safe work practices in compliance with regulations and owner requirements.
• Maintain relationships with project staff and subcontractor Safety Representatives.
• Review subcontractor safety programs and Pre-Task Plans for compliance.
• Hold preconstruction meetings to review safety programs and risk mitigation plans.
• Conduct worker orientation, log participation, and generate safety reports.
• Coordinate safety audits, address violations, and drive corrective actions.
• Contribute to ongoing safety improvement initiatives and reporting.

Skills

Leadership

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Training & development

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Occupational Safety & Health, Engineering, or related field

CHST certification

Job description

Turner Construction Company in Buffalo, NY seeks a seasoned Environmental Health & Safety (EH&S) professional to lead safety on a single construction project. You will enforce EH&S programs, train teams, and manage regulatory compliance to protect workers and project timelines.

This role requires CHST or progression, OSHA 30, and strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills. You’ll collaborate with HQ EH&S and project teams to develop action plans, monitor performance, and drive