Junior Construction Safety Specialist

Turner Construction Company; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Turner Construction Company in Kansas City seeks an Entry Level Project Safety Assistant to support enforcement of environmental health and safety policies on construction projects. You will assist with training, safety program reviews for subcontractors, and daily safety tasks to identify hazards and improve site safety.

Candidates should have a Bachelor’s degree in safety or a related field and be prepared to work on-site, with strong communication and organizational skills, and willingness to

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Safety and Health, Engineering, or related field, with at least 1 year of related construction safety experience.
• Basic knowledge of safety/environmental principles and regulations, and ability to identify safety exposures.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist with enforcement of EH&S policies and project risk management.
• Support training for safe work practices and Building LIFE program.
• Review subcontractor safety programs for compliance with regulations and contracts.
• Assist with OSHA standards training and safety meetings.
• Coordinate preconstruction meetings and maintain safety records (PTPs, JHAs, logs).
• Support site safety audits, inspections, and reporting of violations to subcontractors.

Skills

Safety knowledge

Regulatory awareness

Communication skills

Organization

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Occupational Safety and Health or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Entry Level Project Safety Assistant - Kansas City

If you picture yourself doing great things that make adifference in the lives of others, Turner is the place to be. TurnerConstruction is an industry leading commercial construction general contractorwith a 120-year history spanning iconic projects around the globe, including 10of the world's 100 tallest buildings.

For more than 30 years, Turner's Kansas City office hashelped shape our local skyline with projects such as Arrowhead Stadium, BartleHall additions, Sporting Park, and the University of Kansas Hospital PhysiciansMedical Office Building. Kansas City’s current working portfolio includeseverything from data centers, elaborate healthcare renovations and municipalbuilds to EV battery plants.

Turner is committed to sustaining a diverse, equitable,and inclusive environment where everyone feels connected, sees themselvesrepresented at all levels of the company, and feels supported to reach theirultimate potential. Turner builds some of the most ambitious projects in theworld. The technical expertise of our people makes us a recognized leader inmany markets. Our projects are well known. Our people set us apart. We inspiregreatness. Can you picture yourself at Turner? If so, apply and let’s do greatthings together!

This is not aremote/hybrid position and will be based in a Turner office or projectlocation.

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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