Safety Internship

Caddell Construction; Montgomery (AL); On-site; USD 33,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Caddell Construction seeks a Safety Intern for Summer 2027 to learn and support safety tasks on domestic projects. The role emphasizes assisting with safety guidelines, inspections, and reporting in a construction environment.

You will shadow the Safety Manager, participate in orientation, and help monitor housekeeping and incident investigations. The program runs May 17–August 6, 2027, with travel and full-time hours, at a $25.00/hour rate.

Qualifications

• Desire to work in and learn about the construction industry.
• Excellent organizational skills; effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Self-accountability, strong work ethic, and willingness to learn.

Responsibilities

• Assist with planning, implementing and supervising project safety guidelines and ensuring compliance with the Corporate Safety Program.
• Conduct daily safety inspections of active work areas and document findings.
• Consult with field staff on safety issues, policies, procedures and regulations.

Skills

Interest in construction industry

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Self-motivation/learnability

Education

Pursuing degree in Occupational Safety or Construction Management

Job description

Job Title -Safety Intern - Summer 2027

Location -Various Domestic Locations

SUMMARY

Caddell Construction is a customer-focused general contractor with a clear mission of constructing what matters for the long-term success of employees, clients and strategic partners. At Caddell, employees come first because your success is key to the continued growth of the company. To learn more about the exciting projects and opportunities available at Caddell Construction, visit us at caddell.com.

Caddell Construction has a great opportunity for an enthusiasticSafetyInternwho is inquisitive and has a desire to learn.

What You Will Do

As an intern you will work in a team environment and gain experience with the following safety functions:

• Assists with planning, implementing and supervising project safety guidelines and ensuring that accident and fire protection programs are in compliance with the Caddell Corporate Safety Program on the assigned project.
• Assists with conducting thorough daily safety inspections of all active work areas and documenting these inspections.
• Assists with consulting with field staff on safety issues, policies, procedures and regulations.
• Assists with conducting initial safety orientation sessions for new hires.
• Assists with monitoring housekeeping practices to ensure clean and safe environment.
• Shadows Safety manager as construction safety liaison with owner and subcontractors.
• Assists with preparing and submitting all required safety-related reports.
• Assists with conducting post-accident and property damage investigations.
• Performs additional assignments per Safety Manager's direction.

• Working Conditions- Construction setting, travel required, full time. Must have the ability to crawl, climb, walk, reach with hands and arms, bend, kneel, crouch, stand for longs periods of time, lift and hold in excess of 50lbs, talk, hear and occasionally sit. Must have the ability to withstand confined spaces and or/extreme heights while negotiating tasks at hand in a safe manner to themselves and/or others. Subject to hot, cold, humid and wet conditions depending on location.
• Reporting Structure -Champion

What We Expect

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities -Desire to work in and to learn about the construction industry.Excellent organizational skills; effective written and verbal communication skills. Self-accountability, strong work ethic, and willingness to learn.

Requirements:

• Pursuing college or university accredited degree program; recommended majors include and not limited to Occupational Safety, Construction Management, or other related field of study, and at minimum two (2) years of completed education, and/or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• 30-Hour OSHA Construction Course preferred but not required.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident.
• Some travel may be required, access to reliable transportation required.
• Must attend 2-day Orientation at Corporate Headquarters in Montgomery, AL.
• Must be available for the duration of the internship, May 17 - August 6, 2027.

The hourly rate for this intern position is $25.00 per hour.