Safety Intern - Summer '27

Power Construction; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Power Construction is seeking a Safety Intern to support the Safety Department with day-to-day tasks, project support, and implementation of safety protocols at construction sites around Chicago. The role emphasizes organization, self-direction, and collaboration with project teams to promote injury prevention.

The intern will complete safety trainings, assist in documenting safety programs, and travel to various construction projects in the Chicago area as needed.

Qualifications

• Strong organization, communication and prioritization skills.
• Self-starter with ability to schedule and support teams.
• Desire for visiting construction projects and interacting with project teams.

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.
• Additional assignments per Supervisor’s direction.

Skills

Organization

Communication

Prioritization

Self-starter

Team collaboration

Education

Pursuing Safety & Health Degree

Job description

JOB TITLE:

SAFETY INTERN

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Safety Intern will be responsible for handling day-to-day tasks assigned by the Safety Department, including supporting projects, implementing and maintaining safety protocols, supporting strategic safety initiatives, and completing any assignments required as part of the internship program. This individual will report to the assigned member of the Safety Department. The ideal candidate will be well organized, detail oriented, self-directed, interact with project-based teams and have an understanding of construction related practices and policies. Preferably, the individual will be striving for a career in construction, safety, risk management, or related field.

MAJOR 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;
• Additional assignments per Supervisor’s direction.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

• Working to complete 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 assume responsibility and interface well with project team;
• Problem solving ability;
• Attention to detail;
• Desire for visiting various construction projects;
• Working knowledge of Microsoft applications; Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, capture and organize videos and photos, etc.;
• Vehicle to travel in and around Chicago and its suburbs.

SALARY DETAILS:

Salary Range: $18/hr - $28/hr