Turner Construction Company
2025-2026 Entry Level Project Safety Assistant (Portland)
Turner Construction Company, Portland, Oregon, United States, 97204
Overview
Turner Construction is hiring for 2026 graduates in Portland, OR. Turner Construction is the leading general builder in the United States, performing work in Healthcare, Education, Sports, Residential, Biotech, and Commercial Office. Our company has earned international recognition for undertaking complex projects, fostering innovation, embracing emerging technologies, and making a difference for our clients, employees and community. We focus on career development and training programs to ensure each individual’s career path is fulfilling and dynamic. We seek to employ thought-provoking leaders who excel in a fast-paced, challenging, and collaborative environment and encourage eager learners who share our values of sustainable building and inclusive and diverse workplaces to apply.
Location & classification:
Portland, OR 97205 USA; Entry-level Environmental Health and Safety position; Regular, Salaried Non-Exempt; Bachelor’s Degree required; Travel 0-10%.
Position Description
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 on projects that may lead to injury and/or property damage.
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 projects 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 an 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 in a 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. Duties require physical ability to climb stairs, ladders, and navigate construction areas; frequent sitting, standing, walking, bending, and computer use; close vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. May involve travel to construction sites and office locations; may lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
Work Environment
The work environment includes construction sites with moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, outside weather conditions, risk of electrical shock, and moderate to loud noise. Some work may occur in an office or remote setting. Employee must comply with company safety policies, procedures, and applicable laws.
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.
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Turner Construction is hiring for 2026 graduates in Portland, OR. Turner Construction is the leading general builder in the United States, performing work in Healthcare, Education, Sports, Residential, Biotech, and Commercial Office. Our company has earned international recognition for undertaking complex projects, fostering innovation, embracing emerging technologies, and making a difference for our clients, employees and community. We focus on career development and training programs to ensure each individual’s career path is fulfilling and dynamic. We seek to employ thought-provoking leaders who excel in a fast-paced, challenging, and collaborative environment and encourage eager learners who share our values of sustainable building and inclusive and diverse workplaces to apply.
Location & classification:
Portland, OR 97205 USA; Entry-level Environmental Health and Safety position; Regular, Salaried Non-Exempt; Bachelor’s Degree required; Travel 0-10%.
Position Description
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 on projects that may lead to injury and/or property damage.
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 projects 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 an 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 in a 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. Duties require physical ability to climb stairs, ladders, and navigate construction areas; frequent sitting, standing, walking, bending, and computer use; close vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. May involve travel to construction sites and office locations; may lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
Work Environment
The work environment includes construction sites with moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, outside weather conditions, risk of electrical shock, and moderate to loud noise. Some work may occur in an office or remote setting. Employee must comply with company safety policies, procedures, and applicable laws.
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.
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