Construction Safety InternsAt — McCarthy Building Companies

McCarthy Building Co. offers one of the best paid internship experiences in the nation. Interns will have the opportunity to engage in real-world, hands-on experience. McCarthy is seeking Construction Safety Interns for this Summer 2025 program. This is a 10+ week commitment during the summer, working 40-hours per week. Specific intern duties and responsibilities are dependent on education and skill level, as well as status of the project, and may include the following: 

Position Responsibilities:

• Support and monitor safety efforts of subcontractors and McCarthy employees, conducting project safety \\Toolbox” meetings weekly and enforcing safety guidelines utilizing disciplinary policy
• Ensure that the procedures outlined in the Site-Specific Safety Manual are implemented on the project site
• Help with issuance of new hire safety documents and lead the immersion of new employees and subcontractors into the McCarthy safety culture.
• Coordinate with project supervision to ensure personal protective equipment/safety materials and first aid supplies are available and utilized, and all safety documents are posted.
• Participate in investigating accidents and injuries, identifying root causes, and implementing corrective measures. Support the conduction of safety/health inspections, coordinating responses and compliance reports.

Position Qualifications:

• Must be currently enrolled in a Bachelors’ or Master’s degree in Occupational Health and Safety or related major.
• Must have valid interest in pursuing a career in Construction Safety
• General knowledge of safety and construction principles/processes

Must have reliable transportation to get to and from the assigned jobsite

Training:

Weekly one-on-ones with manager, Job Site Walks, Job Shadowing

Learning Outcome:

• Support and monitor safety efforts of subcontractors and McCarthy employees, conducting project safety \\Toolbox” meetings weekly and enforcing safety guidelines utilizing disciplinary policy
• Ensure that the procedures outlined in the Site-Specific Safety Manual are implemented on the project site
• Help with issuance of new hire safety documents and lead the immersion of new employees and subcontractors into the McCarthy safety culture.
• Coordinate with project supervision to ensure personal protective equipment/safety materials and first aid supplies are available and utilized, and all safety documents are posted.