Construction Safety Intern/Co-op – LA Summer 2027

Shawmut Design and Construction; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Shawmut Design and Construction is offering a summer 2027 internship in Los Angeles for rising juniors and seniors, with potential consideration for Shawmut’s CMST program after graduation. Interns will work closely with project teams, developing relationships and gaining hands-on construction operations experience within Shawmut’s ownership culture.

Responsibilities include safety audits, coordinating with field staff and safety teams, communicating with subcontractors, and assisting with new

Qualifications

• Pursuing bachelor’s degree, preferably in construction management, occupational health and safety applied sciences, civil engineering or related field.
• Prior Co-op or internship experience in construction preferred.
• Strong communication skills.
• Ability to interact with all levels of management.
• High attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Raise awareness of potential hazards on a jobsite with safety manager by reviewing what can be done to minimize risk.
• Partner with Field Operations staff and safety team to conduct regular safety audits throughout the duration of a project assessing all safety related issues and follow up with the project team.
• Communicate directly with subcontractors to discuss various Safety concerns.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with every member of the project team, subcontractors and clients.
• Assist Safety Manager with conducting new hire safety orientations for incoming construction operations staff.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Interaction with management levels

Attention to detail

Education

Pursuing bachelor’s degree in construction management or related field

Job description

Shawmut Design and Construction is offering a summer 2027 internship in Los Angeles for rising juniors and seniors, with potential consideration for Shawmut’s CMST program after graduation. Interns will work closely with project teams, developing relationships and gaining hands-on construction operations experience within Shawmut’s ownership culture.

Responsibilities include safety audits, coordinating with field staff and safety teams, communicating with subcontractors, and assisting with new