On-Site Construction Safety Lead — Southern California

Turner Construction Company; Glendale (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Turner Construction Company is seeking an experienced EHS professional to lead safety on a single construction project in the Los Angeles area. You will enforce safety programs, educate project teams on environmental health and safety practices, and drive incident reduction while ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.

You will develop site-specific safety training, conduct audits, and collaborate with leadership to improve safety performance and reporting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Occupational Safety & Health, Engineering, or related field and minimum of 4 years of related construction safety experience.
• CHST certification required or within 2 years of appointment.
• OSHA 30-hour training completed and First Aid/CPR/BBP and AED certifications maintained.
• Knowledge of Federal, State, and local EHS regulations.
• Ability to identify safety exposures and lead corrective actions.
• Familiar with general construction operations.
• Strong leadership, teamwork, and interpersonal skills.
• Professional verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead, direct, and enforce EHS on a single construction project per HQ policy.
• Provide safety leadership and manage resources for the project.
• Assess safety practices, identify exposures, and implement mitigation actions.
• Communicate requirements to project leadership and teams for adherence to EHS standards.
• Develop training for site-specific needs and educate on EHS programs.
• Promote safe work practices in compliance with laws and owner requirements.
• Maintain relationships with project staff and subcontractor Safety Representatives.
• Review subcontractor safety programs for compliance and effectiveness.
• Hold Preconstruction planning meetings to review safety programs and risk mitigation.
• Conduct worker orientation and administer safety records.
• Collaborate to create project safety reports and improve metrics.

Skills

Safety leadership

Regulatory compliance

Training delivery

Incident investigation

Communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Occupational Safety & Health, Engineering, or related field

CHST certification

Tools

First Aid/CPR/BBP/AED certification

Job description

Turner Construction Company is seeking an experienced EHS professional to lead safety on a single construction project in the Los Angeles area. You will enforce safety programs, educate project teams on environmental health and safety practices, and drive incident reduction while ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.

You will develop site-specific safety training, conduct audits, and collaborate with leadership to improve safety performance and reporting.