Safety Professional Intern Summer 2026 - Texas

Hoffman Construction Company•Amarillo, TX

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Build What Matters. Create What's Next. Hoffman Construction is a forward-thinking, self-performing builder specializing in technically complex, sustainable projects across advanced technology, mission critical, life sciences, healthcare, higher education, and commercial markets. Since 1922, we’ve grown from entrepreneurial roots into a multi-billion-dollar, employee-owned enterprise—now a dynamic family of companies with a national presence and a legacy of excellence. At Hoffman Construction, your potential has room to grow. Whether you're on a jobsite or in a corporate office, you’ll be empowered to take initiative, explore new paths, and shape the future of construction. We believe in building opportunity together—by unlocking talent, inspiring innovation, and driving forward the ideas that make a difference. Join us and benefit from: Competitive pay and advancement opportunities Ongoing professional training and development A culture rooted in inclusion, collaboration, and respect. We’re hiring across all departments. Discover your future with us. www.hoffmancorp.com/careers . Position Summary: The Intern Project Safety Professional will with work on the construction project site with the Safety Department and will report to the on-site Safety Manager. They will work closely with the safety team, project team, owner’s representatives, and field personnel. The Intern Project Safety Professional is responsible to ensure compliance with all regulatory requirements, owner requirements and company policies/procedures on the construction project site while being part of a team that will create and cultivate an injury and accident-free work environment.

Requirements

High School diploma or GED required.
Pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Safety, or equivalent degree and/or equivalent field work experience preferred.
Demonstrates technical construction safety knowledge.
Ability to conduct field observations, interactions, and interventions.
Interpersonal communication skills with ability to review and suggest improvements to task planning in the field.
Experience in safety training and ability to provide new contractor orientation training.
Knowledge of hazard communication program and global harmonization system.
Expertise in hazard recognition for construction.
Must be able to work effectively both in and outdoors during all weather conditions.
First Aid/CPR/AED Certified.
Experience in Windows and Microsoft Office 365 (Excel, Word, Outlook, Power Point and Teams), and have a general understanding of working within a computer network.
Demonstrate a thorough understanding of all aspects of construction.
Highly developed visual observation and interpretation skills.
Ability to work well and maintain a cooperative attitude through high-pressure situations.
Excellent time-management skills and ability to multi-task and prioritize work while frequently interrupted by phone calls and questions on work in progress.
Excellent written and oral communication skills with an ability to develop strong interpersonal relationships.
Ability to work closely with variety of trade and craft people in a field work situation.
Patience and professionalism are essential.
Must be a strong team player with the ability to collaborate with various personnel within and across departments and at all levels of leadership.
Must be able to plan and organize work.
Must possess strong organizational and computer use skills and have a high level of competency to read/write/speak English, interpret construction related documentation and communicate with coworkers.
Applicants must be able to pass the Hoffman Drug and Alcohol test.

Nice To Haves

Experience with project management software such as Prolog, Procore, E-Builder, Bluebeam, Microsoft Project, and Primavera Project Planner (P6).

Responsibilities

This position is a fully based on a construction site and requires active engagement in the construction activities.
This position will be required to dedicate a minimum of 80% of the time to observing and correcting field safety conditions, conducting safety audits, and coaching craft personnel in best safety practices.
Actively and professionally interact with all employees to promote safe acts and workplace conditions.
Actively create and cultivate an injury and accident-free work environment.
Anticipate, identify, evaluate, and correct hazardous conditions and practices.
Train craft personnel on new employee orientation and other construction safety training programs; document formal training on appropriate forms.
Conduct and document safety inspections.
Bring any safety violation and/or hazardous condition observed to the attention of the field supervisor in charge for immediate correction.
Ensure that subcontractor's employees wear appropriate clothing, safety equipment and other PPE.
Ensure compliance with all regularity requirements, owner requirements and company policies/procedures.
Immediately visit the site of any injury, incident, or near-miss involving employees and/or equipment.
Identify and protect evidence in place, note conditions, conduct interviews, take appropriate follow-up actions, and assist with the analysis.
Conduct industrial hygiene monitoring and maintain records as necessary.