Summer Construction Safety Intern: Learn On-Site Safety

Turner Construction Company; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 2,066,000 - 3,031,000; Part time

Job summary

Turner Construction Company is hiring 2027 summer interns in Environmental Health and Safety for the Portland, OR area. This temporary internship invites students pursuing safety, health, or related fields to participate in real project work across construction sites and offices.

As an Intern, you will assist with safety programs, site inspections, and training activities while gaining exposure to multiple project teams.

Qualifications

• Enrolled and actively pursuing college or university degree in Occupational Safety & Health, Engineering, or related field; minimum 1 year completed.
• Basic knowledge of safety and environmental principles and techniques.
• Desire to work in construction management and learn about the 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 a 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.

Responsibilities

• Assist with safety and loss control activities on construction projects or office locations.
• Identify and report safety violations or unsafe practices.
• Coordinate safety duties for safety committees, preplanning meetings, and toolbox talks.
• Coordinate safety training at safety meetings and orientations.
• Review subcontractor safety programs for completeness and compliance with company policies.
• Promote safe work practices in compliance with regulations and owner requirements.
• Administer drug screening program as required by company or client.
• Conduct preconstruction meetings and document meetings under supervision.
• Conduct jobsite and work area inspections and develop inspection summaries.
• Maintain safety records (e.g., OSHA logs, training records, toolbox meeting notes).
• Conduct effective worker orientation programs and record participation.
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Proactive learner

Independent worker

MS Office

Data entry

Interpersonal skills

Team player

Education

Degree in Progress

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Turner Construction Company is hiring 2027 summer interns in Environmental Health and Safety for the Portland, OR area. This temporary internship invites students pursuing safety, health, or related fields to participate in real project work across construction sites and offices.

As an Intern, you will assist with safety programs, site inspections, and training activities while gaining exposure to multiple project teams.