Summer 2027 Safety Intern - Cleveland

Turner Construction • Cleveland, OH

5d • Hybrid

About The Position

Assist in activities associated with safety and loss control while working on a construction project or office location. This role involves supporting the implementation of safety programs, identifying and reporting safety violations, coordinating safety-related meetings and training, and promoting safe work practices. The intern will also assist with administrative tasks such as drug screening, preconstruction meetings, jobsite inspections, and maintaining safety records. Additionally, the intern will help conduct worker orientation programs and perform other assigned duties under the direction of a supervisor.

Requirements

• Enrolled and actively pursuing college or university accredited degree program in Occupational Safety & Health, Engineering, or related field of study, and minimum of 1 year of completed education, or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
• Basic knowledge of safety and environmental principles and techniques
• Desire to work in construction management and to learn about construction industry
• Flexible to work standard business hours and overtime as determined by assignment
• Demonstrate interpersonal skills including student leadership, volunteerism, or other community involvement
• Professional and clear verbal and written communication skills
• Assume personal and professional accountability for own actions and activities
• Proactive, curious, and eager to learn and participate
• Able to work independently with direction and supervision, and in team environment
• High attention to detail and organizational skills
• Able to take direction, learn and process information quickly, and follow tasks through to completion
• Proficient computer and data entry skills, Microsoft Office suite of applications, and collaboration tools
• Limited travel may be required, access to reliable transportation required

Responsibilities

• Assist with implementing Building L.I.F.E. (Living Injury Free Everyday) and project safety program.
• Assist with identifying and reporting safety violations or unsafe practices, with emphasis on situations of imminent danger to life or property.
• Assist with coordination of safety duties for safety committees, preplanning meetings, and tool box meetings.
• Assist with coordination of training at safety meetings, tool box meetings, and orientations.
• Assist with reviewing subcontractor safety programs for completeness and compliance with company policies.
• 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) aligned with company and/or client requirements.
• Assist with preconstruction meetings and conducting research. Document meetings under direction of supervisor.
• Assist with conducting jobsite and work area inspections and assist with developing inspection summary.
• Assist with maintaining safety records (e.g., pre-task plans, Job Hazard Analyses, training records, tool box meetings, maintenance of the OSHA 300 log, maintenance of MSDS and chemical inventory sheets, incident investigations and metrics).
• Assist with conducting effective worker orientation program for new employees and administer and record participation.
• Other activities, duties, and responsibilities as assigned and under direction of supervisor.

Benefits

• Medical coverage (eligible to enroll under The Turner Construction Welfare Benefits Plan with coverage effective the first of the month following the 60th day of employment)
• Flexible benefits
• Medical coverage
• Dental coverage
• Vision coverage
• 401(k) plan
• Health Savings Account
• Flexible Spending Account
• Wellness benefits
• Voluntary legal plan
• Identity theft protection
• Life insurance
• Short-term disability coverage
• Long-term disability coverage
• Paid vacation
• Wellness/sick time
• Holidays
• Paid parental leave
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee referral bonuses
• End-of-year appreciation pay
• Sick/wellness time accrual (1 hour for every 30 hours worked, usage available after 90 days of employment)

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: Associate degree