Construction Safety Manager - National Projects
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- Employee Development & Longevity
- Top-Tier Compensation & Benefits
About Our Client
With over a century of experience, this industry-leading general contractor is known for delivering some of the most complex and high-profile construction projects across the United States and globally. Headquartered in New York City and operating through a network of regional offices, the company has built a reputation for excellence in construction management, innovation, and client service.
Their portfolio spans a wide range of market sectors, including commercial, healthcare, education, sports, aviation, technology, and mission-critical facilities. From major stadiums and hospitals to airports and data centers, their projects consistently push the envelope in terms of scale, sustainability, and complexity.
What sets them apart is a deep commitment to safety, integrity, and collaboration. Their team-first culture has resulted in long-standing relationships with clients, trade partners, and communities. This contractor is also a pioneer in preconstruction planning, BIM/VDC integration, lean construction practices, and sustainable building-frequently ranked among the top green builders in the world.
They place a strong emphasis on diversity, equity, and inclusion, with workforce development initiatives and community engagement programs aimed at creating opportunities for underrepresented populations in construction. Their internal culture supports continuous learning, career advancement, and a sense of purpose through meaningful work.
With thousands of employees and billions in annual revenue, this firm is frequently recognized in ENR's Top 10 Contractors and has played a key role in shaping the modern urban landscape, both in Detroit and across the nation.
Job Description
- Lead, direct, and enforce Environmental Health & Safety (EH&S) on a single construction project, based on safety staffing requirements as defined by Headquarters (HQ) EH&S policy.
- Build working relationships with project teams to lead and direct assigned EH&S programs to implement cultural changes in safety practices
- Assess project EH&S practices and known and potential safety related exposures, develop and implement action plans to mitigate risks and drive changes to improve project team safety awareness and activities.
- Communicate requirements for improving performance to project leadership and team to adopt and adhere to changes using job specific safety standards, best management practices, and EH&S policies and procedures.
- Lead training of EH&S safety policies and procedures, and environmental operational programs with project leadership and team, including non-Turner staff (e.g., joint venture partners, Trades, subcontractors).
- Conduct comprehensive analysis of Phase I, Phase II, and pre-demolition surveys to ensure project-specific program addresses mitigation of environmental risks and following environmental policies.
- Review and interpret environmental and hazardous materials reports and conditions, OSHA and EPA regulations specific to environmental hazards (e.g., storm water, mold, asbestos, PCBs, lead), inform EH&S leadership, follow Environmental Operations policy, and provide guidance to project team.
- Develop and implement safety, health and wellbeing programs for benefit of entire project team.
- Develop reports to explain project safety performance and present findings at project meetings and to relevant stakeholders.
- Negotiate contracts with vendors for safety services, off-site occupational health facilities, and on-site wellness/medical services.
- Manage and mentor Project Safety team, align individual employee goals to project and company objectives, and may participate in hiring process and onboarding. Deliver timely performance feedback for direct reports, contribute to performance appraisals during annual performance cycle, utilize talent management systems, and identify appropriate training to help with development needs.
- Other activities, duties, and responsibilities as assigned.
MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.
The Successful Applicant
- Bachelor's Degree from accredited degree program in Occupational Safety & Health, Engineering, or related field of study, and minimum of 7 years of related construction safety experience, or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
- Construction Health Safety Technician (CHST) certification required or within 6 months of appointment to this position
- Completed OSHA 30-hour training and maintain current First Aid/CPR/BBP and AED certifications
- Knowledgeable of Federal, State, and local Environmental Health & Safety regulations
- Working knowledge and application of safety/environmental principles and techniques
- Cross-functional knowledge of general construction operations
- Experience in incident management and response, ability to assess construction processes to identify known and potential safety related exposures and lead implementation of corrective actions
- Management experience with ability to delegate and direct work of others
- Demonstrate elements of leadership from within
- Professional verbal and written communication skills and effective presentation delivery skills
- Demonstrate interpersonal skills to build teams and professional relationships
- Exceptional organizational skills with high attention to detail
- Analytical thinking, good judgment, and problem-solving skills
- Able to work to in non-structured environment and flexibility to prioritize responsibilities for self and others
- Proficient computer skills, Microsoft Office suite of applications, collaboration tools, and EHS related applications
- Travel required, access to reliable transportation required
What's on Offer
- top-of-the-line compensation packages and comprehensive benefits designed to support employees' well-being and work-life balance.
- Fully paid for travel expenses
- Much more!
Contact
Hunter Bernard
Quote job ref
JN-072025-6798889
- Location:
- Chicago