2027 Portland Entry Level Project Safety Assistant (Construction General Contractor)

Turner Construction Company; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Turner Construction Company is hiring an Entry Level Project Safety Assistant in Portland for 2027 grads. This role supports enforcement of EH&S policies on construction sites, assists with safety trainings, reviews subcontractor safety programs, and helps maintain safety records and incident reports across projects.

Successful candidates will have a bachelor’s degree in safety/engineering or related field, familiarity with OSHA standards, strong communication and organizational skills, and a

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Occupational Safety and Health, Engineering, or related field; 1 year of safety experience or equivalent
• Basic knowledge of safety/environmental principles and techniques
• Familiar with Federal, State, and local Environmental Health & Safety regulations
• Familiar with general construction operations
• Ability to identify safety exposures and propose corrective actions
• Demonstrated leadership, teamwork, and interpersonal skills
• Professional verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to follow directions and meet commitments
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Analytical thinking, good judgment, and problem-solving abilities
• Willingness to work in a non-structured environment and adapt priorities
• Proficient computer skills, MS Office, and collaboration tools
• Limited travel may be required; reliable transportation required

Responsibilities

• Assist with enforcement of EH&S policies on construction projects
• Support training for safe work practices and safety programs
• Review subcontractor safety programs for compliance with regulations
• Review subcontractor training per OSHA standards
• Promote safe work practices and conditions on site
• Administer drug screening program per project requirements
• Coordinate preconstruction meetings
• Conduct worker orientations and record participation
• Gather Pre-Task Plans (PTPs) and Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs)
• Maintain safety records (PTPs, JHAs, training, OSHA 300 log)
• Conduct safety meetings and record minutes
• Maintain log of toolbox talks and provide reports to supervisor
• Conduct safety audits and site inspections; recommend corrective actions
• Identify and report safety violations with emphasis on imminent danger
• Perform other duties as assigned

Skills

Leadership

Teamwork

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

MS Office

Education

Bachelors in Safety/Engineering or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

2027 Portland Entry Level Project Safety Assistant (Construction General Contractor)

TURNER CONSTRUCTION IS HIRING 2027 GRADS!

TurnerConstruction is the leading general builder in the United States performingwork in market segments including Healthcare, Education, Sports, Residential,Biotech, and Commercial Office. Our company has earned internationalrecognition for undertaking complex projects, fostering innovation, embracingemerging technologies, and making a difference for our clients, employees andcommunity. While we build buildings, our true goal is to enrich the communitieswhere we live and work.
We know choosing an employer to begin your career with isstressful, which is why Turner prides itself on its career development andtraining programs. With more than 1,500 national projects each year, we ensureeach individual’s career path is fulfilling and dynamic.We seek to employthought-provoking leaders who excel in a fast-paced, challenging, andcollaborative environment. We encourageeager learnerswho share ourcompany's values of sustainable building and creatinginclusive anddiverse workplaces to apply.

Position Description:Assist with enforcement and adherence of company, Environmental Health & Safety, and risk management policies and procedures on construction project. Support identification, elimination, and control of hazardous conditions on project that may lead to injury and/or property damage.

• Assist with providing training for safe work practices, implementing Building L.I.F.E. (Living Injury Free Every Day), project safety programs and Environmental Health & Safety (EH&S) programs, policies, and procedures for construction project and Trade employees.
• Assist with reviewing subcontractor safety programs for completeness and compliance with company policies, Federal, State, and Local regulations, and owner contract requirements.
• Assist with reviewing subcontractors training as per OSHA standards.
• Assist with promoting safe work practices and safe working conditions in accordance with company, Federal, State, and Local regulations, and owner/contractual requirements.
• Assist with administration of drug screening program (e.g., pre-employment, post-accident, random, cause) in alignment with company and project owner requirements.
• Assist with coordination of preconstruction meetings with supervisor.
• Assist with conducting effective worker orientation program for new employees; administer and record participation.
• Assist with gathering Pre-Task Plans (PTPs) and Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs) for project contractors based on contractual requirements.
• Assist with maintaining safety records (e.g., PTPs, JHAs, training records, tool box meetings, OSHA 300 log, Material data Safety Sheets (MSDS) and chemical inventory sheets, incident investigations and metrics).
• Assist with conducting Safety meetings, record and issue meeting minutes as directed by supervisor.
• Assist with maintaining log of subcontractor toolbox safety meetings held with their staff and provide summary report to supervisor.
• Assist with conducting project site safety audits and work area inspections, develop inspection summary including recommendations for corrective action per company policy, and work with supervisor to issue reports of violations or unsafe practices to subcontractors for immediate resolution.
• Assist with identifying and reporting safety violations or unsafe practices, with emphasis on situations of imminent danger to life or property.
• Assist with conducting effective worker orientation program for new employees and administer and record participation.
• Other activities, duties, and responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree from accredited degree program in Occupational Safety and Health, Engineering, or related field of study, and minimum of 1 year of related construction safety experience, or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
• Basic knowledge of safety/environmental principles and techniques
• Familiar with Federal, State, and local Environmental Health & Safety regulations
• Familiar with general construction operations
• Ability to identify safety related exposures and propose corrective actions
• Demonstrate elements of leadership from within, teamwork, and interpersonal skills to build professional relationships
• Professional verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to take direction and follow through with commitments
• 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 flexible to reprioritize responsibilities with management direction
• Proficient computer and data entry skills, Microsoft Office suite of applications, and collaboration tools
• Limited travel may be required, access to reliable transportation required

Physical Demands: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 occasionally performs work on-site at construction work sites, office locations, and/or off-site venues. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

Work Environment: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 or remote 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.

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Turner is an Equal Opportunity Employer - race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or other characteristics protected by applicable law.