Summer 2027 Traveling Construction Safety Internship

Keeley Construction Group; Canton (OH); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

Keeley Construction Group in Canton, OH is seeking a Safety Intern for Summer 2027 to support our safety program and field teams. This internship offers hands-on experience in safety administration, inspections, and compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.

The ideal candidate is pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Occupational Safety and Health or Construction Management, can work independently and in teams, and demonstrates strong communication and problem-solving skills. EOE/AA.

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 good multi-tasking.
• Problem solving with innovative ideas.
• Proactive and curious, not afraid to ask questions.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Desire to learn multiple tasks.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Independent worker

Team collaboration

Active listening

Communication skills

Problem solving

Self-motivation

Multi-tasking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Occupational Safety and Health

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

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.