2027 Construction Safety Intern (Seattle)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible benefits

401(k) plan

Health Savings Account

Tuition reimbursement

Employee referral bonuses

Paid vacation

Job summary

Turner Construction Company in Seattle offers a safety-focused internship within our dynamic project teams. You will assist with implementing safety programs and coordinating trainings on active construction sites and offices.

This role emphasizes learning across departments, with mentorship and exposure to real-world safety management. Ideal candidates are pursuing degrees in safety, engineering, or related fields, and demonstrate strong communication, teamwork, and attention to detail.

Qualifications

• Enrolled in accredited degree program in Occupational Safety & Health, Engineering or related field, with at least 1 year completed.
• Basic knowledge of safety and environmental principles and techniques.
• Desire to work in construction management and learn about the industry.
• Flexible to work standard business hours and overtime as assigned.
• Interpersonal skills demonstrated through leadership, volunteerism, or community involvement.
• Professional and clear verbal and written communication.
• Accountability for actions and activities.
• Proactive, curious, and eager to learn.
• Able to work independently and in a team.
• Attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Able to take direction and complete tasks.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and collaboration tools.
• Limited travel may be required; reliable transportation needed.

Responsibilities

• Assist with implementing safety programs and Living Injury Free Everyday on projects or offices.
• Identify and report safety violations and imminent dangers.
• Coordinate safety duties for committees, preplanning and toolbox meetings.
• Support safety training and orientations.
• Review subcontractor safety programs for compliance with policy.
• Promote safe work practices in line with regulations and requirements.
• Assist with drug screening administration as required.
• Prepare and document project safety meetings and inspections.
• Maintain safety records and incident metrics.
• Support new employee orientation and record participation.
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Skills

Verbal & written communication

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Self-motivation

Time management

Computer skills

Adaptability

Education

Occupational Safety & Health / Engineering study

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Turner Construction is the leading general builder in the
United States performing work in market segments including Healthcare,
Education, Sports, Residential, Biotech, and Commercial Office. In the Seattle
area, we have been responsible for such iconic projects as Century Link Field,
the renovation of Husky Stadium, and the historic renovation of Pike Place
market. You can currently see our tower cranes dotting the Washington skies.
Our company has earned international recognition for undertaking complex
projects, fostering innovation, embracing emerging technologies, and making a
difference 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 combine
meaningful work as a part of a construction project team with
opportunities to learn every facet of our business as a general
contractor. Successful applicants will interface across projects,
departments, and even other business units in a series of learning and social
opportunities. We seek to employ thought-provoking leaders who excel
in a fast-paced, challenging, and collaborative environment. We
encourage eager learners who share our company's values of sustainable
building and creating inclusive and diverse workplaces to apply.

Position Description

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

Essential Duties & Key Responsibilities

• Assist 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.

Turner Construction provides flexible benefits, including medical, dental, and vision coverage, financial benefits such as a 401(k) plan, Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending Account, wellness benefits, a voluntary legal plan, identity theft, life insurance, and short-term and long-term disability coverage.

In addition to our extensive benefits offerings, we provide paid vacation, wellness/sick time, holidays, paid parental leave, tuition reimbursement, employee referral bonuses, and 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.

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.