Project Safety Manager | Construction

Division: Canada - Vancouver
Project Location(s): Vancouver, BC V5K 0A1 CAN

BUILD YOUR FUTURE WITH TURNER CONSTRUCTION

Turner Construction Company is a North America–based construction services firm with operations across Asia, India, and Europe. Founded in 1902, it is guided by values of active caring, teamwork, integrity, and commitment, with more than 120 years of impact on skylines and the industry. With over 16,000 employees, Turner delivers approximately $29 billion in annual construction across 1,500+ projects, specializing in large, complex builds and advancing innovation and new technologies. Its work spans healthcare, education, commercial, aviation, and infrastructure sectors.

In Canada, where it has operated for more than 50 years, Turner employs nearly 1,000 people and generates close to $1 billion in annual revenue. With over 930 professionals, the company plays a key role in the industry while supporting communities through local projects, partnerships, and volunteer efforts. Turner is committed to quality, safety, inclusion, and building lasting value for the communities it serves.

WHAT WE HAVE TO OFFER YOU

At Turner, we appreciate the strength that every member brings. As you offer your unique knowledge and help carry our company forward, we guarantee to support you in your individual growth journey. This opportunity also offers:

• Access to practical tools and resources including, a work phone, laptop, and safety gear.
• Summer Fridays (early dismissals during the summer months on Fridays where applicable).
• Invitations to participate in company events and activities.
• Hard and soft skills training programs.
• Thorough benefits program including End of Year Premium Pay, Healthcare and Dental Coverage, Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) matching, and much more.
• Annual base salary range for this position may be CA$90,000 to CA$110,000, depending on experience and fit.

THE PROJECT SAFETY MANAGER OPPORTUNITY

Turner Construction’s Vancouver office is seeking a full-time Project Safety Manager. The role requires availability to work on-site or at the head office, Monday to Friday, for 40 hours per week.

The Project Safety Manager will partner with Environmental Health & Safety (EH&S) and project teams to enforce site compliance with company, EH&S programs, policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements on a construction projects within business unit’s geographic area. The Project Safety Manager will also lead training of safe work practices to educate and inform and guide project teams on management of environmental and hazardous materials reports and conditions. The will report to the Project EH&S Manager or Project EH&S Director.

As a Project Safety Manager, you will:

• Lead, direct, and enforce Environmental Health & Safety (EH&S) on single construction project, based on safety staffing requirements as defined by Headquarters (HQ) EH&S policy.
• Manage time and resource allocation and provide safety leadership to assigned project.
• Assess project Safety 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 for adoption and adherence to changes, using project specific-safety standards, best management practices, and EH&S policies and procedures.
• Understand site safety trends and participate in reducing Project Incident Rates by meeting or exceeding established Business Unit (BU) goals and manage regulatory exposures to zero citations.
• Develop training for project site-specific needs to educate project management, employees, subcontractors, and Turner Trade employees on Environmental Health & Safety (EH&S) programs, policies, and procedures and provide training on safe work practices to encourage and enforce adoption and adherence.
• Promote safe work practices and safe working conditions in accordance with company and Environmental Health & Safety (EH&S) policies, Federal, Provincial, and Local regulations, and owner contractual requirements.
• Maintain and enhance working relationships with project staff and subcontractor Safety Representatives.
• Develop and enforce project Safety Program and related policies and procedures.
• Identify unsafe actions and conditions and engage with project team to implement immediate corrective actions in accordance with Turner, Federal, Provincial and Local regulations and owner requirements.
• Develop accountability model for project team to ensure pre-planning for activities and tasks for subcontractors and trades.
• Review subcontractor safety programs for completeness and compliance with company and EH&S policies, Federal, Provincial, and Local regulations, and owner contractual requirements.
• Review quality of Pre-Task Plans (PTPs) for project subcontractors and Trades based on contractual requirements.
• Hold Preconstruction planning meetings with subcontractors to review site safety program and job hazard analysis for their scope of work and to establish and review risk mitigation plans.
• Develop safety action items for Preconstruction meetings and verify subcontractors conduct training as per WorkSafe BC standards.
• Conduct effective worker orientation program for new employees; administer and record participation.
• Collaborate with project leadership to create project specific safety reports, assess metrics, and make recommendations for improvement over baseline.
• Ensure timely log of subcontractors’ toolbox safety meetings.
• Conduct and review project team’s safety audits, assess recommended corrective actions, and issue reports of violations and/or unsafe practices for immediate resolution.
• Oversee drug screening program (, pre-employment, post-accident, random, reasonable suspicion) consistent with company and owner requirements.
• Develop reports to explain project safety performance and present findings at project meetings and to relevant stakeholders.
• Collaborate with project leadership to identify with vendors for safety services, off-site occupational health facilities, and on-site wellness/medical services.
• Other activities, duties, and responsibilities as assigned

Is this the right role for you:

• Bachelor’s Degree from accredited degree program in Occupational Safety & Health, Engineering, or related field of study, and minimum of 4 years of related construction safety experience, or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
• Construction Health Safety Technician (CHST) certification required or within 2 years of appointment
• Maintain current First Aid/CPR/BBP and AED certifications
• Knowledgeable of Federal, Provincial, and local Environmental Health & Safety regulations
• Working knowledge and consistent application of safety and environmental principles and techniques
• Ability to identify known and potential safety related exposures and lead implementation of corrective actions
• Familiar with general construction operations
• Demonstrate elements of leadership from within, teamwork, and interpersonal skills to build teams and professional relationships
• Professional verbal and written communication skills and effective presentation delivery skills
• Exceptional organizational skills with high attention to detail
• Analytical thinking, good judgment, and complex problem-solving skills
• Able to work to in non-structured environment and flexible to prioritize responsibilities for self and others
• Proficient computer and data entry skills, Microsoft Office suite of applications, and collaboration tools, and EH&S applications
• Travel required, access to reliable transportation required

HOW TO START YOUR JOURNEY WITH TURNER CONSTRUCTION

We’re always looking for talented individuals who align with our positive culture and are passionate about their work. If you believe Turner Construction is the right fit for you, click "APPLY" on this posting and be sure to include your resume and cover letter.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

More Opportunities:

• Community & Citizenship Committee: Come join our C&C Committee to get involved in facilitating and coordinating various community-oriented initiatives and projects that align with the company's values and objectives. This committee brings Turner and the community together by fostering positive relationships and creating a sense of social responsibility among employees.
• Social Committee: Opportunity to get involved with social committee that focuses on organizing and managing social and recreational activities for employees. This committee plays a significant role in enhancing the workplace environment and improves overall employee morale. It creates a positive and engaging workplace atmosphere.
• Growth and Development: Turner provides constant support to their employees by using tools to review employees' capabilities, accomplishments, and progress. These are in place to ensure all team members have constant check-ins, feedback sessions and goals settings to ensure they are performing at their best and get the support needed to grow professionally.

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

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. Performance of the required duties require physical ability to climb permanent and temporary stairs,
passenger use of construction personnel hoists, ability to climb ladders and negotiate work areas under construction. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, 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 is regularly required to be mobile, and the employee occasionally travels both short and long distances via a variety of conveyances. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 15 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

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 regularly works at construction work 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. While performing the duties of this job, the employee occasionally works in an office setting. The noise in the work environment is usually quiet to moderate in an office setting. The employee is required to work in compliance with company safety policies, procedures, and applicable laws.

Thank you for your interest in Turner Construction! Due to the high volume of applicants, we can only respond to shortlisted; however, we will keep your information on file for future opportunities.

Turner Construction Company is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, citizenship, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, family status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Accommodations are available, including for applicants with disabilities, in the application and recruitment process, upon request.