Safety Manager - Construction

Coakley & Williams Construction; Bethesda (MD); On-site; USD 44,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Coakley & Williams Construction, LLC is seeking a Safety Engineer Intern for Summer 2027 at the Main Office in Bethesda, MD. This role offers exposure to OH&S management in a construction setting and opportunities to participate in safety programs and reporting.

The intern will support safety managers, conduct site safety orientations, assist with documentation, and interact with project stakeholders to gather data and insights.

Qualifications

• Be a rising sophomore, junior, or senior pursuing a degree in Construction Safety, Occupational Safety, Environmental Health & Safety, Construction Management, Construction Engineering, or a related field.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent documentation and organizational skills.
• Ability to demonstrate accuracy and thoroughness.

Responsibilities

• Provide support to safety managers in hazard identification and controls, site safety orientations, coaching, reviewing safety docs and creating reports.
• Develop understanding of managerial processes and safety administration at site and HQ.
• Assist with document control, submittals, meeting minutes, inspection reports, observations, and incident investigations using PM software.
• Engage daily with Project Teams, Subcontractors, Architects, Engineers, Inspectors, and Owners.
• Research and gather statistics for periodic and one-time reports.
• Gain understanding of technology and software to complete projects.

Skills

Communication skills

Documentation

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Education

Construction Safety

Occupational Safety

Environmental Health & Safety

Construction Management

Construction Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Procore

Bluebeam

Job description

Coakley & Williams Construction, LLC

Safety Engineer Intern - Summer 2027

Main Office (Bethesda, MD)

Language:

Department: 110

Location: Main Office (Bethesda, MD)

Position Type: Full Time

Salary: $21.00 - $25.00 an hour

Requisition: 2026-72

Open Date: 09/16/2026

Close Date:

The Occupational Health & Safety Engineer Intern will have the opportunity to observe and participate in all aspects of OH&S management that are typically encountered in the construction workplace.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Provide support to safety managers in the areas of hazard identification and controls, creating and delivering site safety orientations, coaching and mentoring, reviewing safety-related documentation and providing feedback, performing field inspections, and creating reports, as needed
• Develop an overall understanding of the various managerial processes, administrative requirements, and safety-related administration at both the construction site and the corporate headquarters.
• Assist safety manager with document control, submittals, meeting minutes inspection reports, observations, and incident investigations using the company project management software.
• Active involvement in day-to-day communication with Project Teams, Subcontractors, Architects, Engineers, Inspectors, and Owners.
• Research and gather statistics and related data for periodic and special one-time reports.
• Gain an understanding of advanced technology and software to complete projects as assigned.

Knowledge, Experience, and Special Skills Required

• Be a rising sophomore, junior, or senior pursuing a degree in Construction Safety, Occupational Safety, Environmental Health & Safety, Construction Management, Construction Engineering, or a related field.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent documentation and organizational skills
• Ability to demonstrate accuracy and thoroughness
• Trustworthy, self-motivated, passionate and dedicated to high-quality work
• Must always maintain a professional appearance consistent with company standards
• Demonstrate reliability and abide by the company attendance policy
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, Procore, Bluebeam

Wage Transparency

In accordance with the Maryland Wage Transparency Law, the hourly range for this position is: $21.00 - $25.00

Job Demands

Individuals should be able to reach above and below, stoop, stand, bend and, sit, walk, climb ladders and stairs. Individuals should also be able to lift, carry and/or move items up to 25lbs. May be exposed to heavy machinery/equipment, hazardous chemicals and extreme weather conditions. Minimum of 40 hours per week required. Work hours will vary depending on project requirements and may involve weekends and night work.

Additional Note

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of the work required. They are not exhaustive lists of all duties, responsibilities, knowledge, skills, abilities, physical job demands, or working conditions associated with the job. Successful candidates will seek additional responsibilities and opportunities to grow their skills in support of the company's goals.

Coakley & Williams Construction is an Equal Opportunity and affirmative action employer committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, age, national origin, religion, physical and mental disability, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity/assignment, citizenship, pregnancy or maternity, protected veterans' status, or any other status prohibited by applicable national, federal, state, or local law. Coakley & Williams promote a drug-free workplace.