2024 Project Safety Assistant

4 weeks ago

Albany, United States Turner Construction Full time
Division:
New York North

Project Location(s):
Albany, NY 12205 USA

Minimum Years Experience:
0

Travel Involved:
20-30%

Job Type:
Regular

Job Classification:
Experienced

Education:
Bachelors Degree

Job Family:
Environmental Health and Safety

Compensation:
Salaried Non-Exempt

This position will begin May/June 2024.

Position Description: Assist the Project Safety Manager, PX, PM, and Superintendents in enforcing and adhering to Company Environmental Health & Safety and risk management policies and procedures on a construction project. Identify, eliminate, and control hazardous conditions on a project that may lead to injury and/or property damage using job specific safety standards, best management practices, and the Building L.I.F.E. program.

Reports to: Project Safety Manager or Project EHS Manager

Essential Duties & Responsibilities*: Assist with the following:
  • Educate project staff and Turner Trades personnel on EH&S programs, policies and procedures and provide training on safe work practices.
  • Review subcontractor safety programs for completeness and compliance with Turner's policies, regulation, and owner contractual requirements.
  • Promote safe work practices and safe working conditions in accordance with all Federal, State, and Local regulations, and Owner/contractual requirements.
  • Administer drug screening program (pre-employment, post-accident, random, and cause) that is consistent with Turner's and Owner's requirements.
  • Coordinate preconstruction meetings with Project Safety Manager and Superintendent.
  • Ensure that subcontractors are conducting the proper training as per OSHA standards.
  • Conduct effective worker orientation program for every new employee and administer and record their participation.
  • Gather pre-task plans and Job Hazard Analyses for all project contractors based on contractual requirements.
  • Conduct safety meetings and issue minutes of meetings as directed by the Project Safety Manager.
  • Maintain a log of each subcontractor's toolbox safety meetings held with their employees.
  • Provide safety reports to Project Safety Manager as required.
  • Conduct safety audits and recommend corrective action per Company policy and work with Project Safety Manager to issue reports of any violations or unsafe practices to subcontractors for immediate resolution.


Qualifications: Four-year degree in Occupational Safety and Health, engineering or equivalent is preferred with one year of safety experience or combination of education/multiple years of experience in building construction, and a working knowledge of safety/environmental principles and techniques.Ability to identify known potential exposures and recommend corrective actions.Computer skills and familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite program.Demonstrates fundamental management, leadership, interpersonal and conflict resolution skills with the ability to communicate well, both verbally and in writing.

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 accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Performance of the required duties will 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.Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.Performing this job requires use of hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls, sit, talk and hear, stand, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.Employee must occasionally lift and/or move heavy weight.

Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job.Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works on-site at the construction work site 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 these work environments is usually moderate to very loud.

*May perform other duties as necessary or assigned.

Turner is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Minorities/Females/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity.
VEVRAA Federal Contractor

Turner is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer - minorities/females/veterans/individuals with disabilities/sexual orientation/gender identity.
VEVRAA Federal Contractor

  • Construction Safety Manager

    1 week ago

    New Albany, United States HazTek Safety Management Full time

    Job DescriptionJob DescriptionThe Construction Safety Manager in New Albany, OH supports specific project needs by ensuring best practices are implemented, safety compliance requirements are met, and enhance a culture of safety.Oversee all aspects of a data center construction project ensuring OSHA complianceConduct daily safety meetingsComplete accident...

  • Mine Safety and Health Specialist

    1 month ago

    Albany, United States Mine Safety and Health Administration Full time

    Summary This position is with Department of Labor, Mine Safety and Health Administration, Enforcement, Warrendale District in Albany, NY or Kutztown, PA. This position serves as a Safety Specialist and authority on related issues and problems encountered in the mining industry. The incumbent is responsible for matters pertaining to specialty aspects...

  • Assistant Project Manager

    1 month ago

    Albany, United States Consigli Construction Co Inc Full time

    Required Skills Serve as a main point of contact for communication with Owners, OPMs and Design Teams members. Coordinate and provide input during weekly meetings with subcontractors, design teams, and owner representatives to resolve field conflicts and drive resolution. Support project cost and change management process: prepare reports for...

  • Assistant Project Manager Utica

    1 week ago

    Albany, United States Consigli Construction Full time

    Interested in an outstanding opportunity to become part of a team with a stellar reputation as a community engaged Employer of Choice? Established in 1905, Consigli has grown over the last 100 years from a local fourth generation family business into one of the largest construction managers and general contractors in the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic regions....

  • Assistant Project Manager

    2 months ago

    Albany, United States Laland Baptiste Full time

    Job DescriptionJob DescriptionLaland Baptiste Albany, NY (On-Site) Assistant Project Manager – Division of Design (222C)Laland Baptiste, LLC is a certified minority and woman owned construction management and consulting firm. Laland Baptiste provides innovative and professional services throughout all phases of the construction life cycle. We pride...

  • Assistant Project Manager

    1 week ago

    New Albany, United States Cupertino Electric Full time

    For nearly 70 years, Cupertino Electric, Inc. (CEI) has been powered by people who’ve built a reputation for delivering high-profile, complex projects. Real, tangible things that alter the landscape and improve lives. But even more than that, we’ve built a reputation for integrity. We’re problem solvers and innovation seekers. We’re team players and...

  • Safety Manager

    1 week ago

    Albany, United States MillerCoors Brewing Company Full time

    Our Privacy Policy and Terms and Conditions have recently been updated, effective May 22, 2018. Please read these documents in full to ensure that you understand how Molson Coors collects, uses, and discloses your information. Click below to view this website. If you have read these policies and do not agree with them, or do not wish for your information to...

  • Project Assistant

    6 days ago

    Albany, United States Taxation & Finance, State Full time

    **Minimum Qualifications** Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree and two years of experience utilizing business systems, processes, and procedures. Substitution: Six years of specialized experience; associate’s degree and four years of experience. J.D. or master’s degree may substitute for one year of specialized experience; Ph.D. may substitute...

  • Project Assistant

    4 days ago

    Albany, United States Taxation & Finance, State Full time

    **Minimum Qualifications** Bachelor’s degree and three years of experience utilizing business systems, processes, and procedures. Experience leading requirements elicitation, documenting as-is processes and coordinating user testing. Substitution: Seven years of specialized experience; associate’s degree and five years of experience. J.D. or master’s...

  • Health and Safety Specialist

    4 weeks ago

    Albany, United States Ampcus Incorporated Full time

    Project Overview This role will support Ennvionmental Helath & Safety (EHS) shared services and provide consistent and thorough support for Canal Construction as well as Canal Design, Support Canal Floating Plant, and overall function of the shared services EHS. Job Functions & Responsibilities Review and comment on all design...

  • Health and Safety Specialist

    2 weeks ago

    Albany, United States Ampcus Incorporated Full time

    Project Overview This role will support Ennvionmental Helath & Safety (EHS) shared services and provide consistent and thorough support for Canal Construction as well as Canal Design, Support Canal Floating Plant, and overall function of the shared services EHS. Job Functions & Responsibilities Review and comment on all design documents/submittals....

  • Health and Safety Specialist

    3 weeks ago

    Albany, United States Ampcus Incorporated Full time

    Project Overview This role will support Ennvionmental Helath & Safety (EHS) shared services and provide consistent and thorough support for Canal Construction as well as Canal Design, Support Canal Floating Plant, and overall function of the shared services EHS. Job Functions & Responsibilities Review and comment on all design documents/submittals. Review...

  • Project Assistant Ref #6861

    1 month ago

    Albany, United States Information Technology Services, Office of Full time

    Minimum Qualifications Seven years of experience IBM COBOL, including one year of supervisory experience. The following degrees may substitute for the general experience as indicated: • Associate’s degree and six years of experience • Associate’s degree including 15 semester credit hours in computer science and five years of experience •...

  • Assistant Project Manager

    6 days ago

    Albany, United States Laland Baptiste Full time

    Job DescriptionJob DescriptionAssistant Project Manager-Albany Office (239C)Laland Baptiste, LLC is a certified minority and woman owned construction management and consulting firm. Laland Baptiste provides innovative and professional services throughout all phases of the construction life cycle. We pride ourselves as being loyal and reliable to our...

  • Project Implementation Assistant

    1 month ago

    Albany, United States Information Technology Services, Office of Full time

    Seven (7) years of experience in Project Management, Business Systems Analysis, IT, or related field. - A Bachelor's degree will substitute for four (4) years of experience, a Master’s Degree will substitute for an additional year of service, a PH.D will substitute for an additional year. **Duties Description** Under the direction of a senior project...

  • Safety Manager

    1 month ago

    New Albany, United States KC Installation, LLC Full time

    Job DescriptionJob DescriptionESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESDevelops and manages the administration of the project/company accident prevention efforts.Develop and facilitate appropriate training programs.Conduct work area assessments.Develop, organize, and implement safety related programs that meet company safety standards.Perform and document...

  • Health and Safety Specialist

    5 days ago

    Albany, United States Madison Approach Full time

    Job DescriptionJob DescriptionProject Overview:This role supports Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) shared services, focusing on Construction, Design, and Plant support.***This is NOT an Environmental, Health & Safety role- just Health & Safety***This position is a long-term (12 month) temporary position working full-time, on-site with paid OT and regional...

  • Health and Safety Specialist

    7 days ago

    Albany, United States Madison Approach Full time

    Job DescriptionJob DescriptionProject Overview:This role supports Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) shared services, focusing on Construction, Design, and Plant support.***This is NOT an Environmental, Health & Safety role- just Health & Safety***This position is a long-term (12 month) temporary position working full-time, on-site with paid OT and regional...

  • Health and Safety Specialist

    3 weeks ago

    Albany, United States LanceSoft Full time

    Job details: Job Title: Health and Safety Specialist Location: Albany, NY Duration: 12 Months Project Overview: This role will support Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) shared services and provide consistent and thorough support for Canal Construction as well as Canal Design, Support Canal Floating Plant, and overall function of the shared services...

  • Health and Safety Specialist

    4 weeks ago

    Albany, United States LanceSoft Inc Full time

    Job details: Job Title: Health and Safety Specialist Location: Albany, NY Duration: 12 Months Project Overview: This role will support Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) shared services and provide consistent and thorough support for Canal Construction as well as Canal Design, Support Canal Floating Plant, and overall function of the shared...