Project Safety Professional (Omaha)

Turner Construction Company • Omaha, NE

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Turner Construction is seeking a Project Safety Professional for its Omaha office. This role is based in Omaha, NE and is not remote or hybrid. The Project Safety Professional will provide training to the construction project team on safe work practices to ensure adherence to Environmental Health & Safety (EH&S) programs, policies, and procedures. The position involves identifying and controlling hazardous conditions to prevent injuries and property damage. Turner Construction has a 120-year history and is a leader in commercial construction, known for iconic projects globally. The Omaha office focuses on data centers, pharmaceutical renovations, and commercial spaces, emphasizing relationships with trade partners and local communities. Turner is committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive environment.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree from accredited degree program in Occupational Safety & Health, Engineering, or related field of study, and minimum of 2 years of related construction safety experience, or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• Construction Health Safety Technician (CHST) certification required or within two years of appointment.
• Completed OSHA 30-hour training.
• Maintain current First Aid/CPR/BBP and AED certifications.
• Familiar with 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 with effective presentation delivery 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.
• Access to reliable transportation required.

Nice To Haves

• Limited travel may be required.

Responsibilities

• Provide training to the construction project team, including Turner Trade employees, on Environmental Health & Safety (EH&S) programs, policies, and procedures, and train on safe work practices to encourage and enforce adoption and adherence.
• Promote safe work practices and safe working conditions in accordance with company and EH&S policies, Federal, State, and Local regulations, and project owner contractual requirements.
• Build working relationships with the project team and subcontractor Safety representatives.
• Contribute to the development of the overall project safety program.
• Enforce the safety program, related policies and procedures, and implement immediate corrective actions in accordance with Turner, Federal, State and Local regulations and owner requirements.
• Ensure proper pre-planning for activities and tasks for subcontractors and trades.
• Review subcontractor safety programs for completeness and compliance with company and EH&S policies, Federal, State, and Local regulations, and owner contractual requirements.
• Hold pre-construction planning meetings with subcontractors to review the site safety program and job hazard analysis for their scope of work and review risk mitigation plans.
• Gather Pre-Task Plans (PTPs) and Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs) for project subcontractors based on contractual requirements.
• Coordinate Preconstruction meetings with the project team, ensure subcontractors conduct proper training as per OSHA standards, and conduct an effective worker orientation program for new employees; administer and record participation.
• Create Safety reports for the project, analyze metrics, and make recommendations for improvement over baseline.
• Conduct safety meetings and issue meeting minutes as directed by supervisor.
• Maintain a log of subcontractors’ toolbox safety meetings held with their staff and provide Safety reports to supervisor as required.
• Conduct safety audits and recommend corrective action per company policy and work with supervisor to issue reports of violations and/or unsafe practices to subcontractors for immediate resolution.
• Evaluate training needs and make recommendations to subcontractors.
• Actively participate in reducing Project Incident Rates by meeting or exceeding established Business Unit goals and manage regulatory exposures to zero citations.
• Administer drug screening program (e.g., pre-employment, post-accident, random, cause) consistent with company and owner’s requirements.
• Perform other activities, duties, and responsibilities as assigned.

Benefits

• Turner is an Equal Opportunity Employer - race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or other characteristics protected by applicable law.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level