--- title: Entry Level Project Safety Assistant description: Turner Construction Company is hiring for the Entry Level Project Safety Assistant role in Shelton, CT. See the full description and apply. type: job url: https://www.foundrole.com/jobs/entry-level-project-safety-assistant-at-turner-construction-company-01a0b3d8-92ee-703f-ae98-c4fc0d36e814 date: 2026-11-15T01:26:44Z og_description: Join Turner Construction Company as Entry Level Project Safety Assistant in Shelton, CT. Pays $72K–$80K per year. og_image: https://www.foundrole.com/og/7x7fkj.png breadcrumbs: - label: Home url: https://www.foundrole.com/ - label: Search url: https://www.foundrole.com/jobs --- | | | |---|---| | **Company** | Turner Construction Company | | **Location** | Buffalo, NY (Hybrid) | | **Salary** | $66K/yr - $72K/yr | | **Posted** | Sep 28, 2026 | ## Is this job real? **Ghost job check:** A- · Low risk. Probably a real opening. ## Visa sponsorship - **H-1B:** No H-1B sponsorship on record for Turner Construction Company. - **E-Verify:** No E-Verify enrollment on record for Turner Construction Company. ## Pay for similar jobs Most similar jobs pay $86,000 – $130,000 a year (median $113,000). ## Description 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. The salary range for this position is estimated to be $66,000 - $72,000 annualized, which represents the company's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. Additionally, 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. This is not a remote/hybrid position and will be based in a Turner office or project location. ## Skills - Construction - Safety Meetings/Toolbox Talks - Inspection - Incident Investigation - Safety Programs - Risk Management - Job Hazard Analysis - Workplace Safety - Meeting Minutes - Coordinating - Corrective And Preventive Action (Capa) - OSHA Compliance - Site Safety ## Benefits - Health Insurance - Dental Insurance - Vision Insurance - Disability Insurance - Life Insurance - Legal Services - 401(k) Plans - Tax-Advantaged Accounts ## Related - [Science & Research jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/careers/science-and-research?utm_source=ai_markdown)- [Occupational Health & Safety jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/careers/science-and-research/occupational-health-and-safety?utm_source=ai_markdown)- [EHS Technician jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/careers/science-and-research/occupational-health-and-safety/ehs-technician?utm_source=ai_markdown)- [Browse all companies](https://www.foundrole.com/companies?utm_source=ai_markdown) ## Explore this job market - [New York](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us/new-york?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 150107 jobs - [Building Construction](https://www.foundrole.com/sectors/construction/building-construction?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 16860 jobs - [Buffalo, NY](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us/new-york/buffalo?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 3153 jobs - [Turner Construction Company](https://www.foundrole.com/companies/turner-construction?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 2177 jobs ## Related pages - [New York](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us/new-york?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 150107 jobs - [Building Construction](https://www.foundrole.com/sectors/construction/building-construction?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 16860 jobs - [Buffalo, NY](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us/new-york/buffalo?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 3153 jobs - [Turner Construction Company](https://www.foundrole.com/companies/turner-construction?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 2177 jobs ## Browse - [Companies](https://www.foundrole.com/companies?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Jobs by country](https://www.foundrole.com/locations?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Jobs in the United States by state and city](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [H1B sponsors by location](https://www.foundrole.com/h1b-sponsors?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [H1B salaries](https://www.foundrole.com/h1b-salaries?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Sectors and industries](https://www.foundrole.com/sectors?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Jobs by career field](https://www.foundrole.com/careers?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Latest jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/jobs/latest?utm_source=ai_markdown)