2027 Portland Entry Level Project Safety Assistant (Construction General Contractor)

Turner Construction Company•Portland, OR

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Turner Construction is seeking 2027 Summer Interns, with a preference for EHS and Safety students, to join their team. Turner Construction is a leading general builder in the United States, known for its work in Healthcare, Education, Sports, Residential, Biotech, and Commercial Office markets. The company is recognized for undertaking complex projects, fostering innovation, embracing emerging technologies, and making a positive impact on clients, employees, and the community. Turner Construction emphasizes career development and training programs, offering fulfilling and dynamic career paths with over 1,500 national projects annually. They seek thought-provoking leaders who thrive in fast-paced, challenging, and collaborative environments, and encourage eager learners who value sustainable building and inclusive, diverse workplaces.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree from an 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, 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 a 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.

Nice To Haves

2027 Summer Interns
EHS and Safety Students encouraged to apply

Responsibilities

Assist with enforcement and adherence of company, Environmental Health & Safety, and risk management policies and procedures on construction projects.
Support the identification, elimination, and control of hazardous conditions on projects 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 subcontractor 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 the administration of the 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 an 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 a log of subcontractor toolbox safety meetings held with their staff and provide a summary report to the supervisor.
Assist with conducting project site safety audits and work area inspections, develop inspection summaries including recommendations for corrective action per company policy, and work with the 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.
Other activities, duties, and responsibilities as assigned.