Administrative Assistant - Safety
About The Position
The expected salary range for this position is $28/hr - $38/hr depending on experience. NO STAFFING AGENCY CANDIDATES WILL BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION. Applicants must be eligible to work in the United States without visa sponsorship now or in the future. Tutor Perini Corporation is seeking an Administrative Assistant - Safety to join our project site at Newark International Airport. About Tutor Perini Corporation Extraordinary Projects, Exceptional Performance The world relies on infrastructure — to ensure public safety, maintain a quality of life and support a healthy economy. For more than a century, Tutor Perini Corporation’s family of civil construction companies has supported the development and maintenance of infrastructure across our great nation. We construct and rehabilitate highways, bridges, tunnels, mass-transit systems, and water management and wastewater treatment facilities. In short, we help our clients make “public works” work. Our corporate integrity, financial strength and outstanding record of performance makes us an attractive partner on large, sophisticated infrastructure projects. From coast to coast, notable projects include The Purple Line (D Line) Extensions in Los Angeles, SR 99 Viaduct replacement tunnel in Seattle, East Side Access projects and the Hudson Yards Platform in New York, Central Subway Third Street Light Rail in San Francisco, and multiple airport expansions and bridge projects. At Tutor Perini Civil you will have the opportunity to work on a variety of large, high-profile, projects that impact your community. Extraordinary Projects need Exceptional Talent Summary: We are seeking an organized, detail-oriented Safety Administrative Assistant to join our jobsite team. In this role, you will serve as the backbone of our site safety operations, supporting the Safety Manager and field supervisors.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or equivalent required; Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree preferred.
- Two (2)+ years of administrative experience, preferably within construction, engineering, industrial, or safety departments.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Outlook, Word and Excel).
- Integrity, honesty, professionalism, and appropriate concern regarding dissemination of sensitive and confidential information.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Outlook, Word and Excel).
- Excellent verbal and written skills; excellent organizational and customer service skills.
- Ability to sit or stand for extended periods, navigate uneven terrain on job sites, and wear required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) when walking the field (hard hat, safety glasses, high-vis vest, protective-toe boots).
Nice To Haves
- Experience with construction management software (e.g., Procore, HCSS) is a plus.
Responsibilities
- Provides crucial administrative support to our organization's safety and security programs by managing safety documentation, coordinating training, tracking compliance, assisting with incident reporting, and performing general administrative tasks to help maintain a safe workplace environment.
- Schedule, setup, and assist in facilitating Site Safety Orientations for all new field craft personnel, engineers, subcontractors and visitors.
- Coordinating employee and subcontractor drug testing.
- Maintain training matrixes and track expiration dates for required certifications (e.g., OSHA 10/30, First Aid/CPR, Rigging, Scaffolding, Forklift).
- Act as a point of contact for safety-related issues and concerns. Maintain confidentiality of company information.
- Assist with planning Safety Department events.
- Process and distribute necessary reports internally and externally.
- Maintain up-to-date tracking logs for site access approvals and badging.
- Other duties and special projects as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
