Summer 2027 Construction Safety Internship STL

Keeley-Construction-3; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Keeley Companies is offering a Summer 2027 Construction Safety Internship in St. Louis, MO. The role focuses on supporting safety activities, field inspections, and safety program reviews under project leadership.

Ideal candidates are pursuing a degree in safety or construction management and eager to learn and grow within a hands-on environment. Interns will participate in safety meetings and trainings, assist with records, and help promote safe practices aligned with federal, state, and local

Qualifications

• Pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Occupational Safety & Health, Construction Management, or related field.
• Ability to learn quickly and work both independently and in a team.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Desire to learn multiple tasks and safety procedures.

Responsibilities

• Assist in coordination of safety duties in 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.

Skills

Independence

Teamwork

Active listening

Problem solving

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Self-starter

Education

Bachelor's degree in Occupational Safety & Health or Construction Management

Job description

Summer 2027 Construction Safety Internship STL

St. Louis, Missouri, United States

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.

All Keeley Brands (Keeley Construction Group, Keeley Properties, Keeley Restoration, Keeley Companies) do not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms, headhunters, or agencies. Any resume submitted to any employee of a Keeley company without a prior written search agreement will be considered unsolicited and the property of any Keeley Company. Please, no phone calls or emails.

All Keeley companies are proud to be an equal opportunity employer regardless of race, color, gender, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, religious beliefs, marital status, genetic information, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law.

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