Construction Safety Intern

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Construction Safety Intern

Job Description:

The construction safety intern position is part of the HITT Futures Leadership Program, which launches a career in construction safety management. This program offers an opportunity to learn from our safety and site operations leaders while being part of a team dedicated to advancing the construction industry. This position provides a roadmap for success through individual mentorship, hands-on learning, professional networking events, career development courses, and personal growth opportunities over an immersive 10-week experience.

Responsibilities

• Support the project management team regarding subcontractor coordination and safety management. They will assist the safety management team in conducting ongoing safety investigations and identifying safety hazards on the project.

• Assist with document control processes, which encompass reviewing Activity Hazard Analyses (AHAs), Pre-Task Plans (PTPs), Crane Plans, and General Safety Permits.

• Attend internal team meetings and client walkthroughs, as well as engage in various preconstruction preparations by examining proposals, specifications, and drawings.

• Participate in social and networking events actively, attend weekly training and educational classes, and engage in HITT corporate responsibility initiatives.

• Collaboration with HITT field teams and trade partners is essential to facilitate project layout, interpret construction drawings, ensure trade coordination, verify site conditions, and conduct safety and quality control inspections.

• Demonstrates a sense of urgency in completing tasks.

• Recognizes HITT quality standards and reports issues in a timely manner.

• Consistently delivers quality work throughout the project.

• Demonstrates humility in their words and actions.

• Takes initiative to seek personal improvement and is coachable and receptive to feedback.

• Works well with differing points of view and personality types.

• Seeks opportunities to learn and is curious.

• Brings new ideas to the table.

• Embraces tools and technologies.

• Takes responsibility for their actions.

• Perseveres despite challenges.

• Earns the trust of subcontractors, clients, and team members by consistently acting with integrity.

• Participates in and contributes to HITT's community outreach efforts.

• Recognizes the environmental impacts of individual actions and mitigates negative impacts.

• Respects others regardless of level and background.

• Acts as an ally and upholds the DE&I standards that create safe and inclusive work environments.

• Upholds ethics standards in all professional interactions.

• Responds with a sense of urgency utilizing appropriate communication channels (i.e., know when communication should be moved from phone to in-person).

• Elevates issues in a timely manner.

• Clearly communicates with project stakeholders.

• Is prepared for and contributes to meetings.

• Demonstrates a love for their craft.

• Challenges self to exceed expectations.

• Embodies the entrepreneurial spirit (i.e., is resourceful/a self-starter).

• Personifies the HITT Way as a brand ambassador.

• Displays a positive attitude and conveys confidence.

• Builds and leverages internal relationships.

• Delivers the highest level of customer service.

• Recognizes what success looks like from the client's perspective.

Qualifications

• Current student pursuing either an undergraduate or graduate degree from an accredited university in construction, engineering, safety, or business.

• Previous internship, volunteer work, or relevant work experience is a plus.

• Demonstrated passion for the construction and general contracting industry.

• Ability to work approximately 40 hours per week throughout the duration of the internship program.

• Proven capability to manage multiple competing priorities in a deadline-driven environment.

• Ability to quickly learn project-specific software systems, including Microsoft Office 365 (e.g., Project, Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint), Procore, Adobe, and BlueBeam.

• Exceptional customer service and client-focused skills, with the ability to thrive in a team environment.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

HITT Contracting is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to hiring and developing the most qualified individuals based on job-related experience, skills, and merit. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. We value a respectful, inclusive workplace where everyone has the opportunity to succeed. HITT Contracting maintains a drug-free workplace, consistent with applicable local, state, and federal laws.