Summer 2027 Construction Safety Internship

Keeley Construction; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Keeley Construction seeks a Safety Intern for Summer 2027 in St. Louis, MO, to support the safety program across Keeley projects.

You will assist with safety meetings, inspections, and recordkeeping while promoting safe work practices and regulatory compliance. Ideal candidates are pursuing a bachelor's degree in Occupational Safety and Health or Construction Management, with strong communication and teamwork skills and a desire to learn multiple tasks within a safety-focused environment at

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a bachelor's degree in Occupational Safety and Health, Construction Management, or related field.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong listening and quick learning aptitude.
• Results-oriented with multi-tasking abilities.
• Self-starter who asks questions when needed.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Desire to learn multiple tasks.

Responsibilities

• Assist coordination of safety duties (committees, preplanning, toolbox meetings).
• Participate in safety meetings, trainings, orientations.
• Review subcontractor safety programs for compliance.
• Promote safe work practices in line with regulations and owner requirements.
• Assist in jobsite inspections with Project Safety Manager or Superintendent.
• Maintain safety records (pre-task plans, training, incident investigations).
• Complete assigned tasks and projects.
• Learn and adhere to Keeley’s safety culture and policies.
• Support Keeley’s mission, vision, and values.

Skills

Independently work

Team collaboration

Excellent communication

Problem solving

Learning aptitude

Education

Pursuing a bachelor's degree in Occupational Safety and Health

Pursuing a bachelor's degree in Construction Management

Related field

Job description

At Keeley Companies, we believe in empowering our people and fulfilling career aspirations. Keeley is a career destination with countless opportunities for advancement, and a world-class family culture that is centered around creating the best possible environment for our people to thrive.

Keeley Construction is looking for a Safety Intern to join Keeley Construction for Summer 2027.

Primary Responsibilities

• Assist in coordination of safety duties in such areas as safety committees, preplanning meetings and toolbox meetings.
• Participate in training at safety meetings, toolbox meetings and orientations.
• Assist in review of subcontractor safety programs for completeness and compliance with Keeley’s policies.
• Assist in promoting safe work practices and safe working conditions in accordance with all Federal, State and Local regulations and owner/contractual requirements.
• Assist in conducting jobsite and work area inspections with the Project Safety Manager or Superintendent. Review with Superintendent for distribution to subcontractors and Business Unit Safety Director.
• Assist in maintaining safety records, including pre-task plans, training records, tool box meetings, incident investigations and metrics.
• Responsible for the completion of any assigned tasks and projects.
• Learn and strictly adhere to the safety culture and policies.
• Support Keeley’s mission, vision, and values.

Minimum Qualifications

• In the process of obtaining a bachelor’s degree in Occupational Safety and Health, Construction Management, or related degree.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Intuitive listener with high aptitude for learning.
• Results oriented and organized multi-tasker.
• Problem solver with innovative ideas
• Self-starter and not afraid to ask questions.
• Advanced written and oral communication skills
• Desire to learn multiple tasks.

All candidates agree to complete an assessment for selection and pre-employment drug screen.
EOE/AA M/F/Disabled/Vet

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