Entry-Level Construction Safety Coordinator

Turner Construction Company; Portland (OR); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Turner Construction Company in Portland, OR, is seeking an Entry-level Environmental Health & Safety professional to support enforcement and adherence to safety policies on construction projects. You will assist with safer work practices, training, and compliance with regulatory requirements across teams and subcontractors.

The role emphasizes safety program administration, site inspections, and hazard analyses to ensure a secure work environment for all workers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited program in Occupational Safety and Health, Engineering, or related field and minimum 1 year of safety 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 exposures and propose corrective actions.
• Leadership, teamwork and interpersonal skills to build professional relationships.
• Professional verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to follow directions and meet commitments.
• Excellent organizational skills with high attention to detail.
• Analytical thinking, good judgment and problem solving.
• Willing to adapt to non-structured environments and reprioritize tasks.

Responsibilities

• Assist with enforcement and adherence of EH&S policies and risk management on construction projects.
• Support identification, elimination, and control of hazardous conditions on site.
• Provide training for safe work practices and implement safety programs.
• Review subcontractor safety programs for compliance with regulations and owner requirements.
• Assist with OSHA training reviews and safety program administration.
• Coordinate preconstruction meetings and worker orientation sessions.

Skills

Leadership

Verbal & written communication

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Organizational skills

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Data entry

Flexibility

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Occupational Safety and Health / Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Turner Construction Company in Portland, OR, is seeking an Entry-level Environmental Health & Safety professional to support enforcement and adherence to safety policies on construction projects. You will assist with safer work practices, training, and compliance with regulatory requirements across teams and subcontractors.

The role emphasizes safety program administration, site inspections, and hazard analyses to ensure a secure work environment for all workers.