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Project Safety Assistant (Summer/Fall 2026) - NYC
full-timeNew York$76k - $80k

Summary

Location

New York

Salary

$76k - $80k

Type

full-time

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About this role

Division: New York Main
Project Location(s): New York, NY 10001 USA
Minimum Years Experience:
Travel Involved: 10-20%
Job Type: Regular
Job Classification: Entry
Education:
Job Family:Environmental Health and Safety
Compensation:Salaried Non-Exempt

The salary range for this position is estimated to be 76,000.00 - 80,000.00 USD annualized. 

Position Description: 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.

Essential Duties & Key Responsibilities:

  • 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 (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 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 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, 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.
  • Assist with identifying and reporting safety violations or unsafe practices, with emphasis on situations of imminent danger to life or property.
  • Assist with conducting effective worker orientation program for new employees and administer and record participation.
  • Other activities, duties, and responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s Degree from accredited degree program in Occupational Safety and Health, Engineering, or related field of study, and 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 to 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 Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Performance of the required duties require physical ability to climb permanent and temporary stairs, passenger use of construction personnel hoists, ability to climb ladders and negotiate work areas under construction. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is 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. The employee frequently views a computer monitor and frequently uses a computer keyboard. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. The employee is regularly required to be mobile, and the employee occasionally travels both short and long distances via a variety of conveyances. The employee occasionally performs work on-site at construction work sites, office locations, and/or off-site venues. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works at construction work sites where the employee is exposed to moving mechanical parts, high precarious places, fumes, or airborne particles, outside weather conditions, and risk of electrical shock. The noise in the work environment is usually moderate to loud. While performing the duties of this job, the employee occasionally works in an office or remote setting. The noise in the work environment is usually quiet to moderate in an office setting. The employee is required to work in compliance with company safety policies, procedures, and applicable laws.   

The salary for this position is estimated to be $70,000.00 - $76,000.00 annualized.

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.

Other facts

Tech stack
Safety,Environmental Health,Risk Management,Training,Compliance,OSHA Standards,Communication,Organizational Skills,Analytical Thinking,Problem Solving,Teamwork,Leadership,Data Entry,Construction Operations,Hazard Identification,Record Keeping

About Turner Construction

Turner is a North America-based, international construction services company and is a leading builder in diverse and numerous market segments. The company has earned recognition for undertaking large, complex projects, fostering innovation, embracing emerging technologies, and making a difference for their clients, employees and community.

OUR VISION
To be the highest value provider of global construction services and technical expertise.

Turner embraces a Lean management approach, and a culture that emphasizes collaboration, reliability of scheduling and delivery of the most value while consuming the fewest resources. Lean principles drive the efficient delivery of our services.

Turner recognizes the importance of innovation and fostering a culture of continuous improvement. A key element of our company vision is to develop and embrace emerging technologies and processes. As part of our effort to achieve this vision, Turner has a culture where employees share their ideas and engagement with one another to develop innovative ideas as well as evaluate and implement improvements at Turner.

Turner fosters a culture of diversity and inclusion in which all employees contribute creative ideas, seek challenges, and have the opportunity to grow. Our diverse and inclusive workforce positions the company to grow, enhances our presence in diverse markets, and helps us build enduring relationships with each other, industry partners, and our clients.

Turner understands the environmental, social, and economic impact of our activities and that it is our responsibility to conduct our business in a transparent and ethical manner that supports our goals for client service, community involvement, environmental performance, financial strength and employee health, safety and well-being. Our core values of integrity, teamwork and commitment guide our activities and we expect the organizations with which we do business to share our commitments.

Team size: 10,001+ employees
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Industry: Construction
Founding Year: 1902

What you'll do

  • Assist with enforcing safety policies and procedures on construction projects, and support the identification and control of hazardous conditions. Conduct safety training, audits, and maintain safety records.

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