Safety Manager/Coordinator Intern (Fall 2027)

External Dennis Group Jobs•Boone, IA

45d•Onsite

About The Position

Dennis Group Safety Professionals assist in the development, management, and implementation of a Health and Safety Program for all of Dennis Group’s projects. Our projects are vertical, industrial construction projects involving multiple engineering disciplines and sub-contractor trades. Our Safety Professionals will be responsible for the safety practices of all personnel on our projects. This position requires knowledge of OSHA regulations, safety management, accident investigation and training in the construction industry. The Professional will be a member of our safety department and his/her responsibilities will include, but not be limited to:

Requirements

Junior or Senior working towards their Bachelor’s degree in Health and Safety, Risk Management, or Construction is required.
Candidates that are enrolled in a Bachelor’s program in Health and Safety will be considered for internship opportunities.
GPA = 3.0 or greater
0-3 years of work or school experience on construction projects (strong preferred)
0-3 years of work or school experience in developing, implementing, and coordinating health and safety training and activities for construction projects
0-3 years of work or school experience in performing construction job site safety inspections and conducting special studies and investigations related to safety and health for the company
OSHA training certification preferred.
Ability to travel to job sites throughout North America as required.
Proficient in MS Windows, Outlook, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
Sound judgment and independent decision making required.
Self-starter, strong interpersonal skills required, and excellent written and verbal communication skills

Nice To Haves

Travel is estimated to be 75%+, unless stationed on a jobsite (first 6 months of employment - training).

Responsibilities

Assist in developing and implementing health and safety program.
Assist in developing, implementing, and coordinating health and safety training and activities.
Must be familiar with federal, state and local safety laws to ensure the organization complies with all current safety regulations.
Compile incident rate data on injuries, accidents, etc.
Prepare and deliver safety toolbox talks and safety training topics for contractors
Prepare, implement and enforce Job Safety Analysis (JSA) and Activities Hazard Analysis (AHAs).
Attend and prepare safety actions for pre-construction conferences, pre-work meetings including inspection meetings, and periodic in-progress project meetings.
Conduct and document Jobsite Safety Observations
Review subcontractor safety pre-qualification submittal
Work with Construction Managers and Sr Safety Managers to establish job site safety procedures and policies during initial project mobilization and as needed during the project.
Research construction safety best practices
Support talent growth within the organization.
Educate and support all levels of Dennis Group personnel on accident/injury prevention procedures.
Investigate accidents, determine “root causes”, and ensure corrective actions are implemented.
Prepare and distribute data reports of accident and incident metrics, such as OSHA recordable and LT rates.