Construction Safety Intern | On-Site Training & Field Impact

Colonial Group; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

Colonial Group is seeking a Safety Intern in Chicago to join the Safety Department on site. You will support day-to-day tasks, help implement safety protocols, contribute to strategic safety initiatives, and complete assignments required as part of the internship program while reporting to a Safety Department member.

The ideal candidate will be well organized, detail oriented, and a self-starter who can interface with project teams, visit multiple construction sites around Chicago and suburbs,

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Safety and Health degree from an accredited program.
• Passion for safety, construction, and injury/accident prevention.
• Strong organization, communication and prioritization skills.
• Self-starter with the ability to schedule and efficiently support teams.
• Ability to interface well with project team and travel to sites.

Responsibilities

• Implement on-site safety program responsibilities and duties.
• Assist in developing, revising and conducting employee/subcontractor safety trainings.
• Identify, report and assist in resolution of safety violations, unsafe behaviors and non-compliant conditions.
• Relay safety-related communication and provide support to required parties (i.e. project team).
• Site safety documentation content review and management as required.
• Program and document development and revision as required.
• Assist in evaluation of company and contractor safety performance and selection.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Prioritization

Self-motivation / initiative

Team coordination support

Problem solving

Education

Pursuing Safety and Health degree

Tools

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Outlook

Job description

Colonial Group is seeking a Safety Intern in Chicago to join the Safety Department on site. You will support day-to-day tasks, help implement safety protocols, contribute to strategic safety initiatives, and complete assignments required as part of the internship program while reporting to a Safety Department member.

The ideal candidate will be well organized, detail oriented, and a self-starter who can interface with project teams, visit multiple construction sites around Chicago and suburbs,