Safety Intern - East

Job Description

Performance Contracting is seeking motivated college students with a strong work ethic to join our Safety summer internship program. This internship opportunity is designed to equip interns with the essential tools and resources needed to gain comprehensive insight into construction safety operations.

Through close mentorship and engaging hands-on activities, this summer program enables interns to obtain real-world experience and develop a solid foundational understanding of safety practices within the specialty construction industry.

Each intern will be paired with a dedicated mentor who will guide them through the Performance Contracting Safety Intern Checklist, a structured framework offering interns exposure to various functions within PCI’s safety operations. As checklist tasks are completed, interns will submit Weekly Project Recaps, providing detailed descriptions of activities completed, individuals they collaborated with, and key takeaways from each learning opportunity.

Examples of tasks to be completed on the Safety Intern Checklist include:

• Learn the administration of the corporate safety program to minimize jobsite accidents
• Participate and assist in safety meetings
• Run safety-specific reports
• Cross train with departments with safety responsibilities
• Attend OSHA training
• Participate in Quality Assessment Reviews
• Work directly with branches to understand their operations
• Maintain accurate and timely project documentation and correspondence
• Understand specialized equipment and software utilization
• Complete an internship project  

Performance Contacting provides an hourly wage, relocation reimbursement, and corporate housing option for all interns. Upon completion of the internship, interns will receive an evaluation which will be considered for future employment opportunities with the company.

If posting for East, Central, or Northwest region: Hourly wage: $22.00 per hour.

If posting for California: Hourly wage: $25.00 per hour.

This role is not eligible for employer visa sponsorship.

Basic Requirements

• Must be currently enrolled as an undergraduate student pursing a degree in Construction Safety, Environmental Health & Safety, or a comparable field of study
• Must have a reliable source of transportation
• Must be willing to temporarily relocate for the assignment
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite including Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Word
• A clear understanding of how to read and interpret specifications and drawings
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment
• Ability to learn new skills by engaging in technical job functions and applying new skills as they are taught
• Strong customer service skills
• Must have critical-thinking and problem-solving skills
• Ability to multitask 

Preferred Requirements

• Based on the level of responsibility and knowledge required to be effective within the role, the internship accepts junior/senior level students only