2026 Entry Level Project Safety Assistant (Portland)

Turner Construction•Portland, OR

1d•Onsite

About The Position

TURNER CONSTRUCTION IS HIRING 2026 GRADS! Turner Construction is the leading general builder in the United States performing work in market segments including Healthcare, Education, Sports, Residential, Biotech, and Commercial Office. Our company has earned international recognition for undertaking complex projects, fostering innovation, embracing emerging technologies, and making a difference for our clients, employees and community. While we build buildings, our true goal is to enrich the communities where we live and work. We know choosing an employer to begin your career with is stressful, which is why Turner prides itself on its career development and training programs. With more than 1,500 national projects each year, we ensure each individual’s career path is fulfilling and dynamic. We seek to employ thought-provoking leaders who excel in a fast-paced, challenging, and collaborative environment. We encourage eager learners who share our company's values of sustainable building and creating inclusive and diverse workplaces to apply. 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.

Requirements

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

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.