Project Safety Intern - Central Region in St. Louis, Missouri at McCarthy Building Companies, Inc.

This posting is for 2026 Summer Internship applications only.

POSITION SUMMARY

Due to the high volume of applications received, we are unable to contact each applicant individually regarding the status of their application.We are unable to accept phone calls about application statuses at this time.We appreciate your patience as we review each application and respond accordingly.

Real Experience. Real Results.

Specific intern duties and responsibilities are dependent on education and skill level, as well as status of the project, and may include the following:

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Support and monitor safety efforts of subcontractors and McCarthy employees, conducting project safety "Toolbox meetings weekly and enforcing safety guidelines utilizing disciplinary policy
• Ensure that the procedures outlined in the Site-Specific Safety Manual are implemented on the project site
• Help with issuance of new hire safety documents and lead the immersion of new employees and subcontractors into the McCarthy safety culture.
• Coordinate with project supervision to ensure personal protective equipment/safety materials and first aid supplies are available and utilized, and all safety documents are posted.
• Participate in investigating accidents and injuries, identifying root causes, and implementing corrective measures. Support the conduction of safety/health inspections, coordinating responses and compliance reports.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Students with Sophomore or Junior standing currently working towards a Bachelor's degreeor Masters degree in Occupational Health and Safety, Public Health, or related major.
• Must have valid interest in pursuing a career in Construction Safety
• General knowledge of safety and construction principles/processes
• Willingness to relocate and/or commute for the internship duration required
• Must have reliable transportation to get to and from the assigned jobsite

McCarthy is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veteran status.