Safety Internship - East Atlantic

Performance-Contracting-2; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation reimbursement

Corporate housing

Job summary

Performance Contracting is seeking motivated college students to join our Safety internship program. This opportunity equips interns with essential tools and resources to gain insight into construction safety operations.

Interns work with a dedicated mentor through the Safety Intern Checklist, completing weekly project recaps and gaining exposure to multiple safety functions. Relocation reimbursement and corporate housing are available.

Qualifications

• Must be currently enrolled as an undergraduate student pursuing a degree in Construction Safety, Environmental Health & Safety, or a comparable field of study.
• Must have reliable transportation.
• Must be willing to temporarily relocate for the assignment.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite including Excel and Word.
• Clear understanding of how to read and interpret specifications and drawings.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Ability to learn new skills by engaging in technical job functions and applying new skills as taught.
• Strong customer service skills.
• Must have critical-thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to multitask.

Responsibilities

• Learn the administration of the corporate safety program to minimize jobsite accidents.
• Participate in safety meetings.
• Run safety-specific reports.
• Cross-train with departments with safety responsibilities.
• Attend OSHA training.
• Participate in Quality Assessment Reviews.
• Work directly with branches to understand their operations.
• Maintain accurate and timely project documentation and correspondence.
• Understand specialized equipment and software utilization.
• Complete an internship project.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Critical thinking

Problem solving

Multitasking

Education

Undergraduate student in Construction Safety or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

Word

Job description

Performance Contracting is seeking motivated college students with a strong work ethic to join ourSafety internship program. This internship opportunity is designed to equip interns with the essential tools and resources needed to gain comprehensive insight into construction safety operations.

Through close mentorship and engaging hands-on activities, this summer program enables interns to gain real-world experience and develop a solid foundation in safety practices within the specialty construction industry.

Each intern will be paired with a dedicated mentor who will guide them through the Performance Contracting Safety Intern Checklist, a structured framework offering interns exposure to various functions within PCI's safety operations. As checklist tasks are completed, interns will submit Weekly Project Recaps that providedetailed descriptions of activities completed, individuals they collaborated with, and key takeaways from each learning opportunity.

Examples of tasks to be completed on the Safety Intern Checklist include:

• Learn the administration of the corporate safety program to minimize jobsite accidents
• Participate and assist in safety meetings
• Run safety-specific reports
• Cross-train with departments with safety responsibilities
• Attend OSHA training
• Participate in Quality Assessment Reviews
• Work directly with branches to understand their operations
• Maintain accurate and timely project documentation and correspondence
• Understand specialized equipment and software utilization
• Complete an internship project

Performance Contracting provides an hourly wage, relocation reimbursement, and corporate housing option for all interns. Upon completion of the internship, interns will receive an evaluation that will be considered in future employment opportunities with the company.

Hourly wage: $22.00 per hour.

This role is not eligible for employer visa sponsorship.

Basic Requirements

• Must be currently enrolled as an undergraduate student pursuing a degree in Construction Safety, Environmental Health & Safety, or a comparable field of study
• Must have a reliable source of transportation
• Must be willing to temporarily relocate for the assignment
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite including Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Word
• A clear understanding of how to read and interpret specifications and drawings
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment
• Ability to learn new skills by engaging in technical job functions and applying new skills as they are taught
• Strong customer service skills
• Must have critical-thinking and problem-solving skills
• Ability to multitask

Preferred Requirements

• Candidates must show careful attention to detail, have exceptional communication skills, be able to self-direct, and capable of prioritizing a varied workload.