Project Safety Assistant - Northern CA Sacramento '25-'26
Turner Construction Company
A leading construction firm delivering projects across diverse sectors including commercial, residential, and industrial.
Assist in enforcing construction safety policies, training, inspections, and record-keeping.
11 days ago ago
$80,000 - $85,000
Junior (1-3 years)
Full Time
Sacramento, CA
Onsite
Company Size
10,000 Employees
Service Specialisms
Construction Management
General Contracting
Project Management
Consulting
Technical Services
Pre‑Construction
Virtual Design & Construction (VDC/BIM)
Sector Specialisms
Commercial
Residential
Healthcare
Sports
Aviation
Transportation
Infrastructure
Industrial
Role
Description
orientation
safety audits
recordkeeping
training
compliance review
pre‑task plans
Assist with conducting effective worker orientation program for new employees and administer and record participation.
Assist with reviewing subcontractor safety programs for completeness and compliance with company policies, Federal, State, and Local regulations, and owner contract 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 maintaining log of subcontractor toolbox safety meetings held with their staff and provide summary report to supervisor.
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 subcontractors training as per OSHA standards.
Assist with gathering Pre-Task Plans (PTPs) and Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs) for project contractors based on contractual requirements.
Assist with conducting effective worker orientation program for new employees; administer and record participation.
Assist with coordination of preconstruction meetings with supervisor.
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 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 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.
Requirements
bachelor’s degree
microsoft office
construction
safety regulations
leadership
analytical
Professional verbal and written communication skills
Demonstrate elements of leadership from within, teamwork, and interpersonal skills to build professional relationships
Able to work to in non-structured environment and flexible to reprioritize responsibilities with management direction
Exceptional organizational skills with high attention to detail
Basic knowledge of safety/environmental principles and techniques
Limited travel may be required, access to reliable transportation required
Familiar with Federal, State, and local Environmental Health & Safety regulations
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
Proficient computer and data entry skills, Microsoft Office suite of applications, and collaboration tools
Familiar with general construction operations
Ability to identify safety related exposures and propose corrective actions
Ability to take direction and follow through with commitments
Analytical thinking, good judgment, and problem-solving skills