Project Safety Assistant (Denver)

Turner Construction Company

Denver, Northern (CO, KY)

Hybrid

USD 63,000 - 77,000

Full time

5 days ago
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Job summary

Turner Construction Company in Denver seeks an entry-level Environmental Health & Safety specialist to help enforce safety policies on our construction projects.

You will support hazard control, training, and safety program administration at the Denver project sites, contributing to a safer workplace and compliance with regulations. This is a non-remote, on-site role with room to grow.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Occupational Safety and Health, Engineering, or related field; at least 1 year of construction safety experience.
  • Basic knowledge of safety/environmental principles and techniques.
  • Familiar with Federal, State, and local EH&S regulations.
  • Familiar with general construction operations.
  • Ability to identify safety exposures and propose corrective actions.
  • Demonstrates leadership, teamwork and communication skills.
  • Professional verbal and written communication skills.
  • Ability to take direction and follow through with commitments.
  • Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
  • Analytical thinking, good judgment and problem-solving.
  • Able to adapt in non-structured environments and reprioritize with management.
  • Proficient computer and data entry skills; MS Office.
  • Limited travel may be required; access to reliable transportation.

Responsibilities

  • Assist with training on safe work practices and EH&S programs.
  • Review subcontractor safety programs for compliance with regulations and contracts.
  • Promote safe work practices and working conditions.
  • Administer drug screening program per requirements.
  • Coordinate preconstruction meetings with supervisor.
  • Conduct worker orientation and record participation.
  • Gather PTPs and JHAs for contractors.
  • Maintain safety records including OSHA 300 log and MSDS.
  • Conduct safety meetings and record minutes.
  • Inspect project sites and issue corrective action reports.
  • Report hazards or violations promptly.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Safety knowledge
Leadership
Communication
Problem solving
Organization
Construction safety
Regulatory knowledge
Computer skills
Travel flexibility

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Details
  • Division: Denver
  • Project Location(s): Denver, CO 80204 USA
  • Minimum Years Experience:
  • Travel Involved:
  • Job Type: Regular
  • Job Classification: Entry
  • Education: Bachelors Degree
  • Job Family: Environmental Health and Safety
  • Compensation: Salaried Non-Exempt

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. For the past 50 years, Turner'sDenver office has helped shape our local skyline with projects such as MeowWolf, Sports Authority Field at Mile High, and Rocky Mountain Regional VeteransAffairs Medical Center. Denver’s current working portfolio includes everythingfrom data centers and elaborate healthcare renovations to commercialspaces. 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? This is not a remote/hybrid position and will be based in a Turner office or project location.

This position will be posted for 60 days.

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.

Essential Duties & Key Responsibilities
  • 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.

The salary range for this position is estimated to be 70,000.00 - 70,000.00 USD annualized.

Turner Construction provides flexible benefits, including medical, dental and vision coverage, financial benefits such as a 401(k) plan, Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending Account, wellness benefits, a voluntary legal plan, identity theft, life insurance and short-term and long-term disability coverage.

In addition to our extensive benefit offerings, we provide paid vacation, wellness/sick time, holidays, paid parental leave, tuition reimbursement, employee referral bonuses, and end of year appreciation pay.

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

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

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.

Turner is an Equal Opportunity Employer - race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or other characteristics protected by applicable law.

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