Project Safety Assistant - 25-26 College Recruiting (Des Moines)

Turner Construction • West Des Moines, IA

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About The Position

Now that you've graduated, picture yourself doing great things that make a difference in the lives of others - Turner is where you will achieve that dream. Turner Construction is an industry leading commercial construction general contractor 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 with the construction of the iconic Hazen Water Tower in 1930 located at 48th and Hickman 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, critical facilities, office building, and renovations. Turner is committed to sustaining a diverse, equitable, and inclusive environment where everyone feels connected, sees themselves represented at all levels of the company, and feels supported to reach their ultimate potential. Turner builds some of the most ambitious projects in the world. The technical expertise of our people makes us a recognized leader in many markets. Our projects are well known. Our people set us apart. We inspire greatness. Can you picture yourself at Turner? If so, apply, start your career with us, and let’s do great things together!

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree from accredited degree program in Occupational Safety and Health, Engineering, or related field of study.
• 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 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.

Responsibilities

• 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 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 and documentation.
• 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.
• Assist with identifying and reporting safety violations or unsafe practices.
• Other activities, duties, and responsibilities as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees