Junior Construction Safety Specialist

Turner Construction Co.; United States; On-site; USD 52,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Turner Construction Co. in Reston, VA is seeking an Entry-level Environmental Health & Safety assistant to support enforcement of policies and risk management on our construction projects.

You will help with training, program reviews, and safety documentation to ensure compliance and safe work practices. Ideal candidates hold a Bachelor’s in a safety-related field and have 1 year of construction safety exposure.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and 1 year of construction safety experience.
• Knowledge of OSHA and local regulations.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist with enforcement of EH&S policies and risk management on construction projects.
• Assist with safety training and Building LIFE and EH&S programs.
• Review subcontractor safety programs for compliance with regs.
• Coordinate preconstruction meetings and worker orientation.
• Maintain safety records and incident investigations.
• Conduct safety meetings and site audits.
• Identify unsafe practices and report violations.
• Support drug screening program administration.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Leadership

Teamwork

Communication

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

MS Office

Data entry

Travel ability

Safety knowledge

Education

Bachelor's Degree in safety-related field / engineering

1 year of construction safety experience

Equivalent education/training/experience

Job description

Turner Construction Co. in Reston, VA is seeking an Entry-level Environmental Health & Safety assistant to support enforcement of policies and risk management on our construction projects.

You will help with training, program reviews, and safety documentation to ensure compliance and safe work practices. Ideal candidates hold a Bachelor’s in a safety-related field and have 1 year of construction safety exposure.