Junior Project Safety Specialist

Turner Construction Company; West Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Turner Construction Company in Des Moines is seeking an Entry Level Project Safety Assistant to help enforce health, safety, and environmental policies on our construction projects. The role supports identifying hazards, coordinating safety trainings, and ensuring compliance with regulations.

You will review subcontractor safety programs, assist with preconstruction meetings, maintain safety records, and contribute to a proactive safety culture.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited program in Occupational Safety and Health, Engineering, or related field and 1 year of related construction 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.
• Demonstrate leadership, teamwork and interpersonal skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication abilities.
• Ability to follow directions and meet commitments.
• Excellent organizational skills with attention to detail.
• Analytical thinking, good judgment and problem-solving.
• Able to work in non-structured environments and re-prioritize with management.
• Proficient in MS Office; data entry.
• Limited travel may be required; reliable transportation helpful.

Responsibilities

• Assist with enforcement of EH&S policies and risk management on construction projects.
• Assist with training safe work practices and safety programs.
• Review subcontractor safety programs for compliance with regulations and contracts.
• Assist with OSHA training compliance and subcontractor training.
• Promote safe work practices and safe working conditions on site.
• Maintain safety records (PTPs, JHAs, training records, OSHA 300, MSDS, chemical inventories).
• Conduct safety meetings and document minutes; report violations for corrective action.
• Coordinate preconstruction meetings with supervision.
• Assist with site safety audits and inspections with recommendations for improvements.
• Identify and report safety hazards; assist in corrective actions.

Skills

OS&H knowledge

Safety regulations

Construction operations

Leadership

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Problem solving

MS Office

Teamwork

Travel readiness

Education

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

Job description

Entry Level Project Safety Assistant - Des Moines

If you picture yourself doing greatthings that make a difference in the lives of others, Turner is the place tobe. Turner Construction is an industry leading commercial construction generalcontractor with a 120-year history spanning iconic projects around the globe,including 10 of the world's 100 tallest buildings.

Turner’s rich Iowa history began withthe construction of the iconic Hazen Water Tower in 1930 located at 48th andHickman in Des Moines and continues today as Iowa’s leading General Contractor.Turner’s Des Moines office portfolio includes everything from healthcare,higher education, aviation, municipalities, commercial, sports, criticalfacilities, office buildings, and renovations.

Turner is committed to sustaining adiverse, equitable, and inclusive environment where everyone feels connected,sees themselves represented at all levels of the company, and feels supportedto reach their ultimate potential. Turner builds some of the most ambitiousprojects in the world. The technical expertise of our people makes us arecognized leader in many markets. Our projects are well known. Our people setus apart. We inspire greatness. Can you picture yourself at Turner? If so,apply and let’s do great things together!

Thisis not a remote/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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