Project Safety Assistant - 2027 (Indianapolis)

Turner Construction•Indianapolis, IN

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About The Position

The Project Safety Assistant supports enforcement of company, Environmental Health & Safety (EH&S), and risk management policies and procedures on a construction project. The role helps identify, eliminate, and control hazardous conditions that could cause injury or property damage. Working with a supervisor, the assistant supports safety training and programs, subcontractor compliance reviews, worker orientations, safety documentation, meetings, and site inspections. The position may involve limited travel and occasional work at construction sites, offices, and off-site venues.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited program in Occupational Safety and Health, Engineering, or a related field, and at least 1 year of related construction safety experience; or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
Basic knowledge of safety and environmental principles and techniques.
Familiarity with Federal, State, and Local EH&S regulations.
Familiarity with general construction operations.
Ability to identify safety-related exposures and propose corrective actions.
Leadership, teamwork, and interpersonal skills to build professional relationships.
Professional verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to take direction and follow through on commitments.
Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail.
Analytical thinking, good judgment, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to work in a non-structured environment and flexibly reprioritize responsibilities as directed by management.
Proficiency with computers and data entry, Microsoft Office applications, and collaboration tools.
Limited travel may be required; access to reliable transportation is required.
Ability to climb permanent and temporary stairs, use construction personnel hoists, climb ladders, and navigate construction work areas.
Ability to perform the described physical activities, including frequent mobility and occasional short- and long-distance travel.
Ability to regularly lift or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift or move up to 25 pounds.

Responsibilities

Assist with providing training on safe work practices and implementing Building L.I.F.E. (Living Injury Free Every Day), project safety programs, and EH&S programs, policies, and procedures for the construction project and Trade employees.
Assist with reviewing subcontractor safety programs for completeness and compliance with company policies, applicable Federal, State, and Local regulations, and owner contract requirements.
Assist with reviewing subcontractor training for compliance with OSHA standards.
Promote safe work practices and conditions in accordance with company policies, regulations, and owner or contractual requirements.
Assist with administering drug screenings, including pre-employment, post-accident, random, and cause-based screenings, in alignment with company and project owner requirements.
Assist with coordinating preconstruction meetings with a supervisor.
Conduct worker orientations for new employees and administer and record participation.
Gather contractor Pre-Task Plans (PTPs) and Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs) based on contractual requirements.
Maintain safety records, including PTPs, JHAs, training records, toolbox meetings, OSHA 300 logs, Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS), chemical inventory sheets, incident investigations, and metrics.
Conduct safety meetings and record and issue meeting minutes as directed by a supervisor.
Maintain a log of subcontractor toolbox safety meetings and provide summary reports to a supervisor.
Conduct project-site safety audits and work-area inspections; develop inspection summaries with corrective-action recommendations and work with a supervisor to issue reports of violations or unsafe practices to subcontractors for immediate resolution.
Identify and report safety violations or unsafe practices, especially situations posing imminent danger to life or property.
Perform other activities, duties, and responsibilities as assigned.