Construction Safety Intern (Summer 2027) Washington, DC

Bozzuto; Washington, Northern (District of Columbia, KY); Hybrid; USD 3,306,000 - 3,444,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Health & wellness benefits

Paid time off (20 days)

Retirement planning (401k match)

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Bozzuto Construction Company (BCC) is offering a Construction Safety Intern position for a 10-week program in the Washington, DC metro region. June 7–August 14, 2027, with a focus on implementing and maintaining health, safety, and environmental programs to protect employees, customers, and the public.

As an intern, you will gain a hands-on learning experience in a multi-family construction environment, developing safety procedures, conducting inspections, and supporting hazard analysis while

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a safety program (graduate or undergraduate).
• Interest in construction, real estate, architecture, or development.
• Strong computer skills (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Internet).
• Ability to write reports, business correspondence and safety training materials.
• Knowledge of Federal and State Safety Regulations.
• Demonstrated leadership and communication skills.
• Excellent planning, organizational and follow-up skills.
• Excellent people and process management skills.

Responsibilities

• Ensure that federal, state and local laws, regulations, rules and codes are observed.
• Manage OSHA recordkeeping and reporting requirements.
• Assist in identifying hazards and coordinate the implementation of controls from hazard analysis.
• Measure and evaluate the effectiveness of hazard controls and recommend improvements.
• Develop and distribute safety toolbox talks to the organization.
• Identify hazardous conditions and conduct on-site inspections to audit safety practices.
• Provide advice and counseling for compliance regulations.
• Assist in site incident management including root cause analysis.
• Self-starter yet able to take direction as directed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Internet

Leadership

Communication

Planning

People management

Safety regulations

Education

Safety program enrollment

Job description

Established in 1988, Bozzuto Construction Company (BCC) is a recognized industry leader known for both construction expertise and a dynamic, employee-driven environment. We’re committed to creating opportunities for growth by offering meaningful work, career development planning and team engagement through celebratory events. We work alongside the other companies within Bozzuto to share resources and perspectives that help us continually expand and diversify our portfolio. As our business grows, our team grows.

As an employee, you will discover that BCC seeks out leaders who take pride in their work, inspire others and value the impact we make when delivering exceptional results to our clients and partners. We’re hard-working, veteran-owned, performance-minded and we have each other’s back. Together, we solve problems, build lasting relationships and give back to our communities. We know how to celebrate our successes with team events such as project completion celebrations and our annual company fishing trip. We’re building something extraordinary, and we hope you’ll be part of it.

Have a fun, hands-on learning experience within a multi-family construction environment. This Construction Safety Intern is responsible for implementing and maintaining health, safety and environmental programs to assure the highest possible degree of safety for employees, customers and the public. The internship is a 10-week program (June 7th - August 14th, 2027) and project placement will be within the Washington, DC metro region.

As a Safety Intern, your primary responsibilities include:

• Ensure that federal, state and local laws, regulations, rules and codes are observed.
• Manage OSHA recordkeeping and reporting requirements.
• Help identified hazards; coordinate the implementation of controls from result of hazard analysis.
• Measure and evaluate the effectiveness of the hazard control system, policies, and procedures and recommend changes that reflect improved opportunities to eliminate work place accidents and injuries.
• Develop and distribute safety flash toolbox talks to organization.
• Identify and evaluate hazardous conditions and practices in the workplace, conduct and coordinate on-site inspections to audit physical
• conditions and safe work-place practices.
• Provide advice and counseling for all compliance regulations.
• Assist in site incident management including root cause analysis.
• Self-starter yet able to take orders as directed.
• Other duties as assigned.

What You Bring to Us:

• A graduate or undergraduate student who is enrolled in a safety program.
• Strong interest in construction, real estate, architecture and/or development.
• Strong computer skills (Excel, Word, Power Point, Internet).
• Ability to write reports, business correspondence and safety related training correspondence.
• Knowledge of Federal and State Safety Regulations.
• Demonstrated leadership skills and abilities.
• Excellent communication skills up and down organizational structure.
• Strong planning, organizational and follow up skills.
• Excellent people and process management skills.

Salary Range
$24—$25 USD

When you join Bozzuto, you're not just accepting a job; you are becoming part of a community that cares about your overall well‑being and professional growth. We recognize that our team members are the core of our business, and we are committed to taking care of them so they can deliver outstanding experiences. In addition to an award‑winning culture, our benefits take into consideration everything from career development, retirement, family matters and health and wellness.

Working on our team and in this position, you can expect:

• Competitive compensation.
• Health & wellness benefits. We offer coverage for medical, dental, and vision, including access to the best doctors at an affordable price.
• Paid leave. We provide 20 days of paid time off plus holidays.
• Retirement planning. We offer a 401k program with a company match.
• Tuition reimbursement. Plus, many other programs to support career development and growth.

Bozzuto is proudly an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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