Summer 2027 Construction Safety Internship STL

Tacony Corporation; St. Louis, Northern (MO, KY); Hybrid; USD 2,066,000 - 3,031,000; Full time

Job summary

Keeley Companies is seeking a Safety Intern to join Keeley Construction for Summer 2027. The role supports safety duties, training, inspections, and documentation to promote a strong safety culture across projects.

The internship emphasizes collaboration, hands-on learning, and adherence to safety regulations, with opportunities to engage in real-world safety programs and incident reviews.

Qualifications

• 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 learning aptitude and quick to adapt.

Responsibilities

• Assist in coordination of safety duties in committees, preplanning and toolbox meetings.
• Participate in training at safety meetings and orientations.
• Review subcontractor safety programs for completeness and compliance with Keeley policies.
• Promote safe work practices and conditions per regulations and contractual requirements.
• Conduct jobsite inspections with the Project Safety Manager or Superintendent and share findings.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Learning aptitude

Multi-tasking

Problem solving

Self-motivation

Independence

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Occupational Safety and Health, Construction Management, or 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.
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