Summer 2027 Safety Intern - Chicago

Turner Construction Company; Chicago, Northern (IL, KY); Hybrid; USD 33,000 - 39,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

401(k) plan

Health Savings Account

Flexible Spending Account

Wellness benefits

Life insurance

Paid vacation

Paid holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Employee referrals

Job summary

Turner Construction Company is seeking a Safety Intern for our Chicago Main division. You will assist with safety and loss control activities on a construction project or office site, under supervision.

Responsibilities include supporting L.I.F.E. initiatives, coordinating training and toolbox talks, reviewing subcontractor safety programs, and maintaining records. This internship emphasizes hands-on learning in a dynamic construction environment.

Qualifications

• Enrolled in an accredited degree in Occupational Safety & Health, Engineering, or related field, with at least 1 year completed.
• Basic knowledge of safety and environmental principles.
• Desire to work in construction management and learn about the industry.
• Flexible to work standard hours and overtime as needed.
• Proven teamwork and communication skills.
• Proactive, eager to learn, and able to work with supervision.

Responsibilities

• Assist in implementing safety programs and systems on construction projects.
• Identify and report safety violations and imminent hazards.
• Coordinate safety duties for committees, meetings, and tool box talks.
• Assist with safety training and orientations.
• Review subcontractor safety programs for compliance with policies.
• Promote safe work practices in line with regulations.
• Assist with drug screening program administration.
• Document meetings and conduct jobsite inspections.
• Maintain safety records and incident metrics.
• Support new employee orientations.
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Skills

Safety knowledge

Construction interest

Communication skills

Self-motivated

Education

Degree in Progress in Occupational Safety & Health or related field

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Division: Chicago Main

Project Location(s): Chicago, IL 60603 USA

Job Type: Regular

Job Classification: Intern

Education: Degree in Progress

Job Family: Environmental Health and Safety

Compensation: Intern Non-Exempt

Position Description:

Assist in activities associated with safety and loss control while working on construction project or office location.

Essential Duties & Key Responsibilities:

• TAssist with implementing Building L.I.F.E. (Living Injury Free Everyday) and project safety program while working on construction project or office location and under direction by supervisor.
• Assist with identifying and reporting safety violations or unsafe practices, with emphasis on situations of imminent danger to life or property.
• Assist with coordination of safety duties for safety committees, preplanning meetings, and tool box meetings.
• Assist with coordination of training at safety meetings, tool box meetings, and orientations.
• Assist with reviewing subcontractor safety programs for completeness and compliance with company policies,
• Assist with promoting safe work practices and safe working conditions in accordance with company, Federal, State and Local regulations, and owner/contractual requirements.
• Assist with administration of drug screening program (e.g., pre-employment, post-accident, random, cause) aligned with company and/or client requirements.
• Assist with preconstruction meetings and conducting research. Document meetings under direction of supervisor.
• Assist with conducting jobsite and work area inspections and assist with developing inspection summary.
• Assist with maintaining safety records (e.g., pre-task plans, Job Hazard Analyses, training records, tool box meetings, maintenance of the OSHA 300 log, maintenance of MSDS and chemical inventory sheets, incident investigations and metrics).
• Assist with conducting effective worker orientation program for new employees and administer and record participation.
• Other activities, duties, and responsibilities as assigned and under direction of supervisor.

Qualifications:

• Enrolled and actively pursuing college or university accredited degree program in Occupational Safety & Health, Engineering, or related field of study, and minimum of 1 year of completed education, or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
• Basic knowledge of safety and environmental principles and techniques
• Desire to work in construction management and to learn about construction industry
• Flexible to work standard business hours and overtime as determined by assignment
• Demonstrate interpersonal skills including student leadership, volunteerism, or other community involvement
• Professional and clear verbal and written communication skills
• Assume personal and professional accountability for own actions and activities
• Proactive, curious, and eager to learn and participate
• Able to work independently with direction and supervision, and in team environment
• High attention to detail and organizational skills
• Able to take direction, learn and process information quickly, and follow tasks through to completion
• Proficient computer and data entry skills, Microsoft Office suite of applications, and collaboration tools
• Limited travel may be required, access to reliable transportation required

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Performance of the required duties require physical ability to climb permanent and temporary stairs, passenger use of construction personnel hoists, ability to climb ladders and negotiate work areas under construction. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls, and reach with hands, talk, and hear. The employee frequently views a computer monitor and frequently uses a computer keyboard. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. The employee is regularly required to be mobile, and the employee occasionally travels both short and long distances via a variety of conveyances. The employee occasionally performs work on-site at construction work sites, office locations, and/or off-site venues. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works at construction work sites where the employee is exposed to moving mechanical parts, high precarious places, fumes, or airborne particles, outside weather conditions, and risk of electrical shock. The noise in the work environment is usually moderate to loud. While performing the duties of this job, the employee occasionally works in an office or remote setting. The noise in the work environment is usually quiet to moderate in an office setting. The employee is required to work in compliance with company safety policies, procedures, and applicable laws.

Compensation: The hourly rate for this position is estimated to be between $24.00- $28.00 per hour.

The salary range for this position is estimated to be 24.00 - 28.00 USD annualized.

Turner Construction provides flexible benefits, including medical, dental, and vision coverage, financial benefits such as a 401(k) plan, Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending Account, wellness benefits, a voluntary legal plan, identity theft, life insurance, and short-term and long-term disability coverage.

In addition to our extensive benefits offerings, we provide paid vacation, wellness/sick time, holidays, paid parental leave, tuition reimbursement, employee referral bonuses, and end-of-year appreciation pay.

Turner is an Equal Opportunity Employer - race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or other characteristics protected by applicable law.