Business Unit Safety Director - Chicago

Overview

Lead Business Unit EH&S program, enforce safety policies, manage staff, drive improvements.

Key Responsibilities

• program management
• regulatory compliance
• audit execution
• budget oversight
• training development
• performance tracking

Tasks

-Analyze and track BU EH&S program results, identify opportunities, and define measures for continuous improvement and review with BU leadership. -Lead and provide direction for decision-making for key EH&S business issues and opportunities. -Represent Turner as industry leader, participate with high profile involvement, in local and regional industry related professional organizations. -Lead, mentor, and coach BU EH&S professionals to create inclusive environment. -Manage BU EH&S departmental budget and review with BU leadership. -Negotiate business and subcontract agreements related to EH&S. Review and provide feedback to Operations Manager (OM) on business and subcontract agreements related to EH&S. -Drive cultural change and continuous improvement by influencing and motivating BU leadership and project teams’ behaviors through development and execution of comprehensive EH&S program. -Maintain working relationships with OSHA, Environmental Protection Agency, and other regulatory agencies to promote Turner safety programs. Manage regulatory exposures and OSHA citations to zero. -Execute Environmental Health & Safety (EH&S) policies and procedures and enforce compliance with Business Unit (BU) and company requirements. -Lead development and implementation of Annual BU 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 BU leadership to implement measures for continuous improvement. -Continuously assess safety knowledge and performance throughout all job families and participate in evaluation process related to EH&S performance. -Lead, influence, and motivate teams and stakeholders while modeling highest standards of Turner’s EH&S organization. -Lead by example to set expectations of professional development, continuous learning, and maintain required certifications. -Develop BU EH&S goals and review with BU leadership; lead implementation of proactive programs to reduce incidents, injuries, near misses, and claims costs. -Evaluate needs for and recommend training throughout BU, recommend and follow-through on training to close knowledge gaps, and ensure alignment of skills with position 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. -Assess completion of audit schedules for BU project site teams and review consistency of audit completion and quality with BU leadership. -Contribute to development of EH&S national programs as directed by Headquarters (HQ) EH&S leadership. -Stay informed, with proactive training and education, on laws impacting areas of responsibility for compliance with industry requirements and Federal, State, and Local regulations. Influence and educate relevant BU stakeholders to adopt and maintain standards. -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.

Requirements

• chst
• osha 30
• bachelor's
• microsoft office
• incident management
• leadership

What You Bring

-Proficient computer Microsoft Office suite of applications, and EH&S related applications -Cross-functional knowledge of general construction operations -Leadership and supervisory experience with ability to delegate and direct work of others -Extensive experience in incident management and response -Construction Health Safety Technician (CHST) certification required or within 6 months of appointment -Expert knowledge Federal, State, and local Environmental Health & Safety regulations -Travel required, access to reliable transportation required -Management experience with ability to delegate and direct work of others and able to manage budget and resources -Completed OSHA 30-hour training and maintain current First Aid/CPR/BBP and AED certification -Extensive knowledge and application of safety and environmental principles and techniques -Ability to assess construction processes to identify safety related exposures and lead implementation of corrective actions -Bachelor’s Degree from accredited degree program in Occupational Safety & Health, Engineering, or related field of study, and minimum of 13 years of related construction safety experience, or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience

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About Turner Construction Company

-With a rich legacy, the company has delivered iconic projects such as the Burj Khalifa and New York’s One World Trade Center. -The company specializes in a wide range of sectors, including commercial, residential, industrial, and infrastructure construction. -The company has earned a reputation for executing complex, large-scale projects on time and within budget. -The company’s expertise extends to diverse civil works, including heavy civil projects like bridges, roads, and utilities. -The company is also known for its innovative approach, integrating advanced construction techniques and sustainability in its projects. -The company has consistently ranked among the top global contractors.

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