2027 Construction Safety Intern (Seattle)

Turner Construction Company; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 27,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

401(k) plan

Health Savings Account

Flexible Spending Account

Wellness benefits

Legal plan

Identity theft protection

Life insurance

Short/long-term disability

Paid vacation

Wellness/sick time

Holidays

Parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

Employee referral bonus

End-of-year bonus

Job summary

Turner Construction Company in Seattle is offering a 2027 Construction Safety Intern position aimed at students pursuing Occupational Safety & Health or related fields. The role supports safety and loss control activities on construction projects or office locations under supervision.

Responsibilities include assisting with Building LIFE, reporting safety violations, coordinating safety duties and training, reviewing subcontractor safety programs, promoting safe practices, administering drug

Qualifications

• Enrolled in a college/university OSH, Engineering, or related program with at least 1 year completed.
• Basic knowledge of safety and environmental principles and techniques.
• Desire to learn construction management and safety practices.
• Professional verbal and written communication; ability to follow directions.

Responsibilities

• Assist with implementing Building LIFE and project safety programs under supervision.
• Help identify and report safety violations or unsafe practices.
• Coordinate safety duties for committees, preplanning meetings, and toolbox talks.
• Assist with safety training, orientations, and document meetings.
• Review subcontractor safety programs for completeness and compliance.
• Promote safe work practices per regulations and owner requirements.
• Assist with drug screening administration and related processes.
• Support jobsite inspections and development of inspection summaries.
• Maintain safety records (plans, logs, training, incidents).
• Support worker orientation program and participation records.

Skills

Safety program knowledge

Communication skills

Teamwork

Detail-oriented

Independent work

Education

OSH program enrollment

Job description

2027 Construction Safety Intern (Seattle)

TURNERCONSTRUCTION IS HIRING 2027 SUMMER INTERNS — EHS AND SAFETY STUDENTS ENCOURAGEDTO APPLY!

Turner Construction is the leading general builder in theUnited States performing work in market segments including Healthcare,Education, Sports, Residential, Biotech, and Commercial Office. In the Seattlearea, we have been responsible for such iconic projects as Century Link Field,the renovation of Husky Stadium, and the historic renovation of Pike Placemarket. You can currently see our tower cranes dotting the Washington skies.Our company has earned international recognition for undertaking complexprojects, fostering innovation, embracing emerging technologies, and making adifference for our clients, employees and community. While we build buildings,our true goal is to enrich the communities where we live and work.
Turner's award winning internship program strives to combinemeaningful workas apart ofa construction project team withopportunities to learn every facet of our business as a generalcontractor.Successful applicantswill interface across projects,departments, and even other business units in a series of learning and socialopportunities. We seek to employ thought-provoking leaders who excelin a fast-paced, challenging, and collaborative environment. Weencourageeager learnerswho share our company's values of sustainablebuilding and creatinginclusive and diverse workplaces to apply.

Position Description:Assist in activities associated with safety and loss control while working on construction project or office location.

• TAssist with implementing Building L.I.F.E. (Living Injury Free Everyday) and project safety program while working on construction project or office location and under direction by supervisor.
• 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.

The salary range for this position is estimated to be 27.00 - 31.00 USD annualized.

• medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 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

• paid vacation
• wellness/sick time
• holidays
• paid parental leave
• tuition reimbursement
• employee referral bonuses
• end-of-year appreciation pay

Qualifications:

• 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

Physical Demands:The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Performance of the required duties require physical ability to climb permanent and temporary stairs, passenger use of construction personnel hoists, ability to climb ladders and negotiate work areas under construction. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls, and reach with hands, talk, and hear. The employee frequently views a computer monitor and frequently uses a computer keyboard. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. The employee is regularly required to be mobile, and the employee occasionally travels both short and long distances via a variety of conveyances. The employee occasionally performs work on-site at construction work sites, office locations, and/or off-site venues. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

Work Environment:The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works at construction work sites where the employee is exposed to moving mechanical parts, high precarious places, fumes, or airborne particles, outside weather conditions, and risk of electrical shock. The noise in the work environment is usually moderate to loud. While performing the duties of this job, the employee occasionally works in an office or remote setting. The noise in the work environment is usually quiet to moderate in an office setting. The employee is required to work in compliance with company safety policies, procedures, and applicable laws.

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Turner is an Equal Opportunity Employer - race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or other characteristics protected by applicable law.