Safety Intern

We are excited that you are thinking about building your career at Wolverine Building Group and joining us to positively impact people and communities. Wolverine Building Group is recognized nationally as a leader in the construction industry. We specialize in industrial, multi-unit residential, healthcare, office, retail, and restaurant construction. We're proud to be nationally recognized as one of the "Best and Brightest Companies to Work For."

Wolverine Building Group is seeking a motivated Safety Intern to join our team and gain real-world experience in construction safety management. This hands-on internship offers the opportunity to work alongside our Safety Director and project teams to support a proactive safety culture across a diverse portfolio of commercial construction projects. The internship will start May 18 to August 21.

What You'll Do:

• Safety Program Support & Training
• Assist the Safety Director in implementing company safety policies and procedures.
• Participate in jobsite safety orientations and training sessions.
• Help maintain near-miss and incident logs.
• Research safety best practices and contribute ideas for continuous improvement.
• Learn how Wolverine ensures compliance with MIOSHA, OSHA, and other regulatory standards.
• Attend Safety Committee meetings and assist with related initiatives.
• Provide safety guidance to capstone projects led by the DPM.
• Jobsite Experience & Safety Audits
• Accompany the Safety Director and field supervisors during safety audits and inspections.
• Learn to identify potential hazards, document findings, and track corrective actions.
• Support preparation and distribution of safety audit and inspection reports.
• Participate in post-incident reviews and safety meeting discussions.
• Data, Reporting & Documentation
• Assist in compiling safety metrics, incident logs, and corrective action reports.
• Help maintain and update key safety performance indicators.
• Organize and maintain digital and physical safety files.
• Collaboration & Professional Development
• Engage with project teams to understand how safety integrates with construction operations.
• Attend project and companywide safety meetings.
• Shadow safety and operations staff to gain a comprehensive view of the construction process.
• Participate in community safety initiatives and company events.
• Other Duties
• Perform additional assignments that support the Safety Department's goals.

What You Bring:

• Education
• Currently pursuing a degree in Occupational Safety and Health, Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field.
• Preferred Skills & Experience
• Basic understanding of construction safety principles.
• Prior internship or hands-on experience in construction or manufacturing (preferred but not required).
• Interest in earning OSHA-30 and First Aid/CPR certifications.

Why Wolverine Building Group?

Gain real-world, on-site experience with a respected construction leader.

Build relationships with experienced safety and operations professionals.

Contribute to a company culture centered on people, safety, and continuous improvement.

Opportunities for mentorship and potential future employment.

Build Your Future Here: Wolverine Building Group's Summer Internship Program is an opportunity that provides a 100% real-world experience for students early in their career. Throughout the summer, you will apply academic knowledge to practical and real-world situations. Engaging in service-learning opportunities, intern social events, and professional development lunch-and-learns, you'll establish a robust foundation for your future professional journey in any field.

Wolverine Building Group is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants and employees will receive consideration for employment, or in terms or conditions of employment, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with disability.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.