Construction Safety Assistant — Make Work Safer Daily

Turner Construction Company; West Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Turner Construction Company is seeking an Environmental Health and Safety Associate to support enforcement of safety policies on our Des Moines projects. The role assists with training, audits, and hazard control for the project workforce.

The position requires a Bachelor’s degree and knowledge of safety regulations, with responsibilities spanning documentation, incident reporting, and collaboration with subcontractors. Based in a Turner office or project site in Iowa.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Safety and Health, Engineering, or related field.
• Knowledge of safety and environmental principles and regulations.
• Ability to identify safety exposures and propose corrective actions.
• Strong verbal and written communication and teamwork abilities.
• Proficient with MS Office and data entry; able to work autonomously.

Responsibilities

• Assist with enforcement and adherence of EH&S policies and procedures on construction projects.
• Support identification, elimination, and control of hazardous conditions.
• Support development of safety training programs and site safety meetings.
• Review subcontractor safety programs for compliance with regulations and contracts.
• Assist with administering safety documentation, inspections, and records.

Skills

Safety knowledge

Regulatory awareness

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Organizational skills

Teamwork

Problem solving

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Turner Construction Company is seeking an Environmental Health and Safety Associate to support enforcement of safety policies on our Des Moines projects. The role assists with training, audits, and hazard control for the project workforce.

The position requires a Bachelor’s degree and knowledge of safety regulations, with responsibilities spanning documentation, incident reporting, and collaboration with subcontractors. Based in a Turner office or project site in Iowa.