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About the Role

Assist with enforcement and adherence of company, Environmental Health & Safety, and risk management policies and procedures on construction projects. Support identification, elimination, and control of hazardous conditions that may lead to injury and/or property damage.

Responsibilities

Provide training for safe work practices, implementing Building L.I.F.E., project safety programs and EH&S programs, policies, and procedures for construction project and Trade employees.
Review subcontractor safety programs for completeness and compliance with company policies, Federal, State, and Local regulations, and owner contract requirements.
Review subcontractors training as per OSHA standards.
Promote safe work practices and safe working conditions in accordance with company, Federal, State, and Local regulations, and owner/contractual requirements.
Administer drug screening program (e.g., pre-employment, post-accident, random, cause) in alignment with company and project owner requirements.
Coordinate preconstruction meetings with supervisor.
Conduct effective worker orientation program for new employees; administer and record participation.
Gather Pre-Task Plans (PTPs) and Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs) for project contractors based on contractual requirements.
Maintain safety records (e.g., PTPs, JHAs, training records, toolbox meetings, OSHA 300 log, MSDS and chemical inventory sheets, incident investigations and metrics).
Conduct Safety meetings, record and issue meeting minutes as directed by supervisor.
Maintain log of subcontractor toolbox safety meetings held with their staff and provide summary report to supervisor.
Conduct 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.
Identify and report safety violations or unsafe practices, with emphasis on situations of imminent danger to life or property.
Perform other activities, duties, and responsibilities as assigned.

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, 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.
Limited travel may be required.
Access to reliable transportation required.
Physical ability to climb permanent and temporary stairs, passenger use of construction personnel hoists, ability to climb ladders and negotiate work areas under construction.
Frequently required to sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls, and reach with hands, talk, and hear.
Frequently views a computer monitor and frequently uses a computer keyboard.
Specific vision abilities required include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
Regularly required to be mobile.
Occasionally travels both short and long distances via a variety of conveyances.
Occasionally performs work on-site at construction work sites, office locations, and/or off-site venues.
Must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
Required to work in compliance with company safety policies, procedures, and applicable laws.

Skills

Microsoft Office suite
Collaboration tools
Leadership
Teamwork
Interpersonal skills
Communication skills
Organizational skills
Attention to detail
Analytical thinking
Judgment
Problem-solving skills
Computer proficiency
Data entry

Location

Buffalo, NY 14202 USA

Work Type

Regular
Onsite

Experience Level

Entry
1 year of related construction safety experience

Education Level

Bachelor’s Degree in Occupational Safety and Health, Engineering, or related field

Salary/Compensations

$66,000 - $72,000 USD annualized

Benefits

Medical coverage
Dental coverage
Vision coverage
401(k) plan
Health Savings Account
Flexible Spending Account
Wellness benefits
Voluntary legal plan
Identity theft protection
Life insurance
Short-term disability coverage
Long-term disability coverage

About the Company

Turner is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Equal Opportunity

race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or other characteristics protected by applicable law.