Traveling Program EHS Manager - MSG - Advanced Technology Group

Turner Construction Company; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 175,000 - 220,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision

401(k) plan

HSA

FSA

Wellness benefits

Tuition reimbursement

Paid parental leave

Job summary

Turner Construction Company seeks an experienced EH&S leader for a full-time, traveling role supporting advanced technology projects including data centers, pharmaceutical, and manufacturing sectors. You will lead the BU EH&S program, enforce company safety policies, and provide dotted-line leadership for on-site safety professionals.

In collaboration with BU leadership and HR, you will recruit, mentor, and develop EH&S staff, manage regulatory relationships with OSHA/EPA, and drive an annual

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Occupational Safety & Health, Engineering, or a related field; minimum 10 years construction safety experience.
• CHST certification required or within 6 months of appointment.
• OSHA 30-hour training and First Aid/CPR/BBP and AED certifications.
• Extensive knowledge of Federal, State, and local EH&S regulations.
• Experience in incident management, risk assessments, and corrective actions.

Responsibilities

• Lead the EH&S program across multiple market segments including Data Centers and manufacturing.
• Develop and execute an Annual EH&S Plan aligned with HQ requirements; monitor progress and drive improvements.
• Audit programs using HQ EH&S systems and analyze trends and incident data.
• Maintain relationships with OSHA and EPA and manage regulatory exposures to zero.
• Mentor EH&S staff and collaborate on recruiting and career development.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Incident management

Training & mentoring

Safety program development

Education

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

CHST certification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Details

• Division: Critical Facilities-Data Centers
• Project Location(s): Dallas, TX 75201, USA
• Job Type: Regular
• Job Classification: Experienced
• Job Family: Environmental Health and Safety
• Compensation: Salaried Exempt

Overview

This position is a full‑time traveling assignment supporting an Advanced Technology project, which includes our Data Center, Pharmaceutical, Industrial/Manufacturing, and EV/Battery/Renewables market segment groups. The role leads the Business Unit Environmental Health & Safety (EH&S) program, partnering with BU leadership and staff to enforce company EH&S policies and procedures, and providing dotted‑line managerial responsibility for project site safety professionals.

Key Responsibilities

• Build working relationships with BU leadership and provide direction for implementing cultural changes in BU EH&S.
• Execute EH&S policies and procedures and enforce compliance with BU and company requirements.
• Identify, eliminate, and control hazardous conditions that may lead to injury and/or property damage using safety standards, best management practices, and EH&S policies and programs.
• Influence and motivate project site teams and drive cultural changes and continuous improvements through development and execution of a comprehensive EH&S program.
• Collaborate with the Operations Manager (OM) to develop BU goals and implement proactive programs to reduce incidents, injuries, near misses, and claims costs.
• Develop and execute an Annual EH&S Plan and related goals aligned with Headquarters (HQ) EH&S requirements; drive goal progress, analyze and track results, identify opportunities, and collaborate with OM to implement measures for continuous improvement.
• Conduct audits using HQ EH&S approved systems and analyze trends, metrics, reports, and incident data; report progress to HQ EH&S and BU leadership and develop required program improvements.
• Build working relationships with OSHA, the Environmental Protection Agency, and other regulatory agencies to promote Turner safety programs and manage regulatory exposures and OSHA citations to zero.
• Maintain training and education to remain current on laws impacting areas of responsibility for compliance with industry requirements and Federal, State, and Local regulations, and disseminate information to relevant stakeholders.
• Continuously assess safety knowledge and evaluate processes related to EH&S performance throughout all job families, recommend and track training to close knowledge gaps, and ensure alignment of skills with position requirements.
• Mentor and coach EH&S professionals and create an inclusive environment to facilitate learning and communication.
• In collaboration with BU leadership and local Human Resources, participate in project EH&S recruiting, onboarding, development, career progression, and succession for a sustained staffing pipeline that meets forecasted requirements and results in retention.
  • Recommend and participate in the selection of EH&S professionals assigned to lead safety efforts, including Operations and Trade partners.
  • Evaluate qualifications and capabilities of employees leading safety efforts and determine developmental activities to increase employees’ safety, leadership, and business acumen.
  • Mentor, coach, and develop employees and follow progress throughout project assignments.
• Represent Turner as an industry leader and participate in local and regional industry‑related professional organizations.
• Collaborate with OM to manage the BU EH&S departmental budget.
• Review and provide feedback to OM on business and subcontract agreements related to EH&S.
• Evaluate contractors through the Subcontractor Approval Request (SAR) process and make recommendations to assist BU in risk mitigation.
• Other activities, duties, and responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited program in Occupational Safety & Health, Engineering, or a related field of study, and a minimum of 10 years of related construction safety experience, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• Construction Health Safety Technician (CHST) certification required or within 6 months of appointment.
• Completed OSHA 30‑hour training and maintain current First Aid/CPR/BBP and AED certifications.
• Expert knowledge of Federal, State, and local Environmental Health & Safety regulations.
• Working knowledge and consistent application of safety and environmental principles and techniques.
• Experience in incident management and response, and the ability to assess construction processes to identify known and potential safety‑related exposures and lead implementation of corrective actions.
• Management experience with the ability to delegate and direct the work of others.
• Demonstrated leadership and the ability to develop followership to influence change.
• Professional verbal and written communication skills and effective presentation delivery skills.
• Able to work in a non‑structured environment and flexible to prioritize responsibilities for self and others.
• Proficient computer skills, Microsoft Office suite of applications, collaboration tools, and EH&S applications.
• Travel required; access to reliable transportation required.

Benefits & Compensation

The salary range for this position is estimated to be $175,000.00 – $220,000.00 annualized.

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• 401(k) plan.
• Health Savings Account (HSA).
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA).
• Wellness benefits.
• Voluntary legal plan.
• Identity theft protection.
• Life insurance.
• Short‑term and long‑term disability coverage.
• Paid vacation, wellness/sick time, and holidays.
• Paid parental leave.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Employee referral bonuses.
• End‑of‑year appreciation pay.

Physical Demands

Performance of the required duties requires physical ability to climb permanent and temporary stairs, use construction personnel hoists, climb ladders, and negotiate work areas under construction. The employee frequently sits, climbs, balances, stoops, kneels, crouches, crawls, uses hands to handle or feel objects, tools, or controls, and reaches with hands, talks, and hears. The employee frequently views a computer monitor and uses a computer keyboard. The employee may travel short and long distances via a variety of conveyances and must regularly lift and/or move up to 15 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics include exposure to moving mechanical parts, high precarious places, fumes or airborne particles, and outside weather conditions, with moderate to loud noise at construction sites. In office settings, the noise is quiet to moderate. Employees must comply with company safety policies, procedures, and applicable laws.

Turner is an Equal Opportunity Employer - race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or other characteristics protected by applicable law.