Intern Advantage Program - SoCal - Safety Internship

McCarthy Building Companies, Inc.; Newport Beach (CA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid internship

Job summary

McCarthy Building Companies, Inc. is offering a 10+ week Construction Safety Internship for students pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Occupational Health and Safety, Public Health, or related fields. Interns gain real-world, hands-on safety experience while supporting site safety programs.

The program emphasizes safety toolbox talks, site procedures, onboarding, PPE logistics, and incident investigations, with compensation at $28 per hour for Southern California locations.

Qualifications

• Sophomore or Junior standing and pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Occupational Health and Safety, Public Health, or related major.
• Strong interest in pursuing a career in Construction Safety.
• General knowledge of safety and construction principles/processes.
• Willingness to relocate and/or commute for the internship duration.
• Reliable transportation to and from the assigned jobsite.

Responsibilities

• Support and monitor safety efforts of subcontractors and McCarthy employees, conducting Toolbox meetings weekly and enforcing safety guidelines.
• Ensure that the procedures outlined in the Site-Specific Safety Manual are implemented on the project site.
• Assist with issuance of new hire safety documents and onboard new employees and subcontractors into the McCarthy safety culture.
• Coordinate with project supervision to ensure PPE/safety materials and first aid supplies are available and posted.
• Participate in investigating accidents and injuries, identifying root causes, and implementing corrective measures. Support the conduction of safety/health inspections, coordinating responses and compliance reports.

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Occupational Health and Safety or Public Health (Sophomore/Junior standing)

Job description

McCarthy Building Companies, Inc. is one of America's premier commercial construction companies. Our reputation for tackling the toughest building challenges starts with our focus on building high-performing teams that collaborate with clients and industry partners starting in the earliest stages of design, throughout construction and beyond project completion. With offices and employees nationwide, we specialize in a wide range of project types including healthcare, education, renewable energy, marine, water/wastewater, commercial office and retail, hospitality/entertainment and airports. Originally founded as a family business in 1864, today we are proud to be 100 percent employee-owned.

This posting is for 2027 Summer Internship applications for students currently working towards a Bachelor's degree or Master’s degree in Occupational Health and Safety, Public Health, or related major.

McCarthy Building Companies offers one of the best paid Construction Safety Internship experiences in the nation. Safety interns will have the opportunity to engage in real-world, hands-on experience. McCarthy is seeking Construction Safety Interns for this Summer program. This is a 10+ week commitment during the summer, working 40-hours per week.

Due to the high volume of applications received, we are unable to contact each applicant individually regarding the status of their application. We are unable to accept phone calls about application statuses at this time. We appreciate your patience as we review each application and respond accordingly.

Real Experience. Real Results.

Specific intern duties and responsibilities are dependent on education and skill level, as well as status of the project, and may include the following:

• Support and monitor safety efforts of subcontractors and McCarthy employees, conducting project safety "Toolbox" meetings weekly and enforcing safety guidelines utilizing disciplinary policy
• Ensure that the procedures outlined in the Site-Specific Safety Manual are implemented on the project site
• Help with issuance of new hire safety documents and lead the immersion of new employees and subcontractors into the McCarthy safety culture.
• Coordinate with project supervision to ensure personal protective equipment/safety materials and first aid supplies are available and utilized, and all safety documents are posted.
• Participate in investigating accidents and injuries, identifying root causes, and implementing corrective measures. Support the conduction of safety/health inspections, coordinating responses and compliance reports.

Position Qualifications:

• Students with Sophomore or Junior standing currently working towards a Bachelor's degree or Master’s degree in Occupational Health and Safety, Public Health, or related major.
• Must have valid interest in pursuing a career in Construction Safety
• General knowledge of safety and construction principles/processes
• Willingness to relocate and/or commute for the internship duration required
• Must have reliable transportation to get to and from the assigned jobsite

McCarthy is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veteran status.

For Southern California locations only, the hourly rate for this position is $28. This does not include possible subsistence and other benefits which can impact total compensation.