Intern Advantage Program - SoCal - Safety Internship

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

Job summary

McCarthy Building Companies, Inc. invites applications for its 2027 Summer Internship program in Construction Safety.

This 10+ week, 40-hours-per-week opportunity targets students pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Occupational Health and Safety, Public Health, or related majors. Interns will engage in real-world safety work on projects, supporting safety efforts, toolbox meetings, and onboarding of new workers while applying McCarthy's safety culture.

Qualifications

• Sophomore or Junior standing working toward a Bachelor's or Master’s in Occupational Health and Safety, Public Health, or related major.
• General knowledge of safety and construction principles/processes.
• Willingness to relocate and/or commute for internship duration.
• Reliable transportation to the jobsite.

Responsibilities

• Support and monitor safety efforts of subcontractors and McCarthy employees, conducting Toolbox meetings weekly and enforcing safety guidelines.
• Ensure Site-Specific Safety Manual procedures are implemented on the project site.
• Assist with issuing new hire safety documents and onboarding of new employees and subcontractors to McCarthy safety culture.
• Coordinate with project supervision to ensure PPE and safety materials are available and postings are active.
• Assist in investigating accidents, identifying root causes, and supporting safety/health inspections and reports.

Skills

Interest in construction safety

Safety knowledge

Education

Bachelor's or Master’s in Occupational Health and Safety/Public Health

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.