Traveling Project EHS Director - MSG - Data Centers

Turner Construction Company; Columbus (OH); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm is seeking a Traveling Project EHS Director for full-time assignments supporting Advanced Technology projects like Data Centers. The role requires a Bachelor's degree, CHST certification, and extensive construction safety experience. Responsibilities include overseeing EH&S on site, mentoring teams, and collaborating with clients. Ideal candidates will possess critical thinking and problem-solving abilities along with a strong commitment to safety. Travel is necessary, as this role supports projects throughout the region.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and at least 13 years of construction safety experience.
• CHST certification required within 6 months.
• OSHA 30-hour training completed and current First Aid/CPR certifications.
• Extensive knowledge of safety and environmental principles and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Influence and motivate teams as a leader on construction sites.
• Oversee EH&S on-site and cultivate partnerships with the project team.
• Develop project-specific strategic and operational EH&S plans.

Skills

Expert knowledge of safety and environmental principles

Influential leadership

Proficient computer skills

Strategic planning

Travel readiness

Microsoft Office

EH&S applications

Education

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

Tools

Microsoft Office suite

EH&S applications

Job description

Traveling Project EHS Director - MSG - Data Centers

This position is for a full time traveling assignment supporting an Advanced Technology project that includes Data Center, Pharmaceutical, Industrial/Manufacturing, and EV/Battery/Renewables market segment groups (MSG).***

Division: Critical Facilities-Data Centers

Project Location(s): Columbus, OH 43085 USA

Job Type: Regular

Job Classification: Experienced

Job Family: Environmental Health and Safety

Compensation: Salaried Exempt

Essential Duties & Key Responsibilities

• Influence and motivate teams as a visible leader on construction project site while modeling Turner’s EH&S highest standards.
• Oversee EH&S on site, cultivate partnerships with project team to influence safety planning and decision making.
• Generate consistent in-person engagement with front‑line workers and provide coaching and mentoring to develop EH&S competencies.
• Promote a “one team” philosophy and collaborate with client, trade partners, and JV partners for required structure and processes.
• Align and enforce company and EH&S policies, project and client priorities, and strategies; reinforce consistency with portfolio projects.
• Serve as primary liaison with owner for EH&S matters in day‑to‑day construction activities.
• Establish project‑specific strategic and operational EH&S plan with KPIs, milestones, and PDCA improvement loops.
• Collaborate with BU EH&S leader and HR to recruit, onboard, develop, and succession‑plan EH&S staff; mentor and develop employees.
• Identify, eliminate, and control hazardous conditions that may lead to injury or property damage.
• Authorize work‑order changes and reallocate resources to safeguard production activities.
• Implement comprehensive workforce training and education at all project levels.
• Contribute to development and management of the project‑specific EH&S budget.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Safety & Health, Engineering, or related field and at least 13 years of construction safety experience or equivalent.
• Construction Health Safety Technician (CHST) certification required or within 6 months of appointment.
• OSHA 30‑hour training completed and current First Aid/CPR/BBP and AED certification.
• Expert knowledge of safety and environmental principles and techniques.
• Expert knowledge of federal, state, and local EH&S regulations.
• Extensive incident management and response experience.
• Cross‑functional knowledge of general construction operations.
• Ability to assess construction processes for safety exposures and lead corrective actions.
• Management experience with delegation, budget, and resource control.
• Supervisory skills; ability to mentor and develop teams.
• Commitment to excellence and passion for EH&S, with strong goal‑setting and persistence.
• Critical thinking, sound judgment, and complex problem‑solving abilities.
• Influential leader who champions and leads change.
• Proficient computer skills, Microsoft Office suite, and EH&S applications.
• Travel required; reliable transportation access required.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The employee is regularly required to be mobile, and the employee regularly travels both short and long distances via a variety of conveyances. The employee regularly performs work on‑site at construction work sites, office locations, and/or off‑site venues. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands, talk, and hear. The employee frequently views a computer monitor and frequently uses a computer keyboard. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. The employee 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 described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may regularly work at construction sites where the employee is exposed to moving mechanical parts, high precarious places, fumes or airborne particles, outside weather conditions, and risk of electrical shock. The noise in the work environment is usually moderate to loud. Occasionally, the employee works in an office setting where the noise level is quiet to moderate. The employee is required to work in compliance 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.