Project Safety Manager - Cleveland

Turner Construction Company is a leading North American construction services company known for delivering exceptional projects across various sectors including commercial buildings, healthcare, education, and infrastructure. With a strong commitment to quality, safety, and sustainability, Turner Construction leverages innovative techniques and a highly skilled workforce to meet and exceed client expectations. Established with decades of experience, Turner maintains a reputation for excellence and integrity, making it one of the most respected names in the construction industry. The Cleveland division operates with a focus on local projects, contributing significantly to the regional development and economic growth in Ohio and neighboring areas. Turner Construction values diversity and inclusivity, striving to create a workplace that fosters professional growth and a supportive culture for all employees.

The Environmental Health and Safety (EH&S) role at Turner Construction is a vital position that focuses on ensuring safety compliance and promoting a culture of health and safety on construction sites. This particular opportunity is based in Cleveland, OH, and involves managing EH&S programs on a single construction project within the business unit’s geographic area. The role is a salaried exempt position offering a competitive annual salary range between $81,000 and $125,000. It requires a seasoned professional to partner closely with EH&S and project teams to enforce site compliance with company policies, regulatory requirements, and best safety practices. The individual will lead safety training and education initiatives, helping project teams understand and implement safe work practices, environmental management, and hazardous materials handling.

In this role, the EH&S specialist will lead, direct, and enforce safety programs specific to the project, assessing risks and exposures while driving continuous safety improvements. They facilitate clear communication with project leadership about safety performance and ensure adherence to federal, state, and local regulations. The professional develops and delivers project-specific training, promotes safe working conditions, and maintains collaborative relationships with subcontractor safety representatives. They also establish accountability models for subcontractors and trades to guarantee proper safety pre-planning and compliance. Responsibilities include conducting safety audits, reviewing subcontractor safety programs, overseeing pre-task plans, and participating in incident rate reduction. The role demands strong organizational, leadership, and communication skills to influence behavior and mitigate risks effectively within a dynamic construction environment.

Turner Construction offers a robust benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance, financial benefits such as a 401(k) plan, Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending Account, wellness programs, legal and identity theft protection plans, life insurance, and disability coverage. Paid vacation, sick and wellness leave, holidays, parental leave, tuition reimbursement, employee referral bonuses, and year-end appreciation pay further enhance the compensation. This position is travel-involved and requires physical tasks typical to construction sites, including climbing stairs and ladders, handling equipment, and working in various environmental conditions. Turner Construction promotes equal opportunity employment and values diversity, encouraging applications from all qualified candidates regardless of background.