Turner & Townsend · Memphis, TN
Health & Safety Manager - Data Center Construction at Turner & Townsend — Memphis, TN
Full-timeMemphis, TNPosted 2026-08-05Apply on SmartRecruiters
Full job description
Turner & Townsend is seeking an experienced Health & Safety Manager to support large-scale mission critical/data center construction projects. The ideal candidate will bring a strong background in construction safety, contractor oversight, and project delivery, with experience fostering a proactive safety culture throughout all phases of construction.
Responsibilities
- Provide support to internal teams and stakeholders, including oversight of field construction activities 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 execution, site logistics, and HSE performance, coordinating GC actions on risk as necessary.
- Support the design and preconstruction process by reviewing drawings for constructability, safety considerations, and project requirements.
- 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, commissioning readiness, and labor relations programs that meet project objectives.
- Help establish the success criteria for the project, including safety, schedule, cost, technical, and quality performance parameters.
- 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.
- SOX control responsibilities may be part of this role, which are to be adhered to where applicable.
- Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Architecture, Engineering, Occupational Safety, Environmental Health, or a field related to construction.
- Minimum 5-7 years of relevant experience.
- CCM certification preferred.
- The following certifications are preferred: OSHA 30; OSHA 500/510; BCSP-qualified credentials (OHST, ASP, CSP, or CHST); and CPR certification.
- Proven experience implementing and monitoring project HSE plans and contractor site safety programs on active construction projects.
- Experience supporting large-scale commercial, industrial, mission critical, or data center construction projects preferred.
- Excellent time management skills to ensure projects are managed to the required quality standards and delivered efficiently and on schedule.
- Strong ability to build and maintain working relationships with clients and cross-functional project teams.
- Ensure key information and data are effectively communicated, documented, and retained.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.