Project Safety Assistant - 2026 (Chicago)

at Turner Construction in

Chicago, Illinois, United States Job Description Division:

Chicago Main Project Location(s): Chicago, IL 60603

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Salaried Non-Exempt 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. 2026

Start Date:

Winter or summer 2026

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.

Compensation:

In Chicago, Illinois, the salary for this position is estimated to be $73,500 annualized. Turner Construction provides flexible benefits, including medical, dental and vision coverage, financial benefits such as a 401(k) plan, Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending Account, wellness benefits, a voluntary legal plan, identity theft, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability coverage. In addition to our extensive benefit offerings, we provide paid vacation, wellness/sick time, holidays, paid parental leave, tuition reimbursement, employee referral bonuses, and end of year appreciation pay.

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

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