Safety Intern-Spring 2026 (Indianapolis)

Position Description: Assist in activities associated with safety and loss control while working on construction project or office location.

Essential Duties & Key Responsibilities:
* Assist with implementing Building L.I.F.E. (Living Injury Free Everyday) and project safety program while working on
construction project or office location and under direction by supervisor.
* Assist with identifying and reporting safety violations or unsafe practices, with emphasis on situations of imminent danger
to life or property.
* Assist with coordination of safety duties for safety committees, preplanning meetings, and tool box meetings.
* Assist with coordination of training at safety meetings, tool box meetings, and orientations.
* Assist with reviewing subcontractor safety programs for completeness and compliance with company policies,
* Assist with promoting safe work practices and safe working conditions in accordance with company, Federal, State and
Local regulations, and owner/contractual requirements.
* Assist with administration of drug screening program (e.g., pre-employment, post-accident, random, cause) aligned with
company and/or client requirements.
* Assist with preconstruction meetings and conducting research. Document meetings under direction of supervisor.
* Assist with conducting jobsite and work area inspections and assist with developing inspection summary.
* Assist with maintaining safety records (e.g., pre-task plans, Job Hazard Analyses, training records, tool box meetings,
maintenance of the OSHA 300 log, maintenance of MSDS and chemical inventory sheets, incident investigations and
metrics).
* Assist with conducting effective worker orientation program for new employees and administer and record participation.
* Other activities, duties, and responsibilities as assigned and under direction of supervisor

Qualifications:

• Enrolled and actively pursuing college or university accredited degree program or enrolled in a Co-op program, recommended majors include and not limited to Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, or other related field of study, and at minimum 1 year of completed education, and/or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
  
• Must be 18 years of age, to work at a construction project site
  
• Desire to work in construction management and to learn about construction industry
  
• Commitment 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, in English language required
  
• Ability to read and comprehend written information
  
• 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 team environment
  
• Exceptional organizational skills with attention to detail
  

Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls and reach with hands, talk, and hear. The employee is regularly required to be mobile. Performance of the required duties may require physical ability to climb permanent and temporary stairs, passenger use of construction personnel hoists, ability to climb ladders, and negotiate work areas under construction. The employee frequently views a computer monitor and frequently uses a computer keyboard. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. The employee may occasionally travel both short and long distances via a variety of conveyances and may perform work at on-site construction work sites and/or office locations. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

Work Environment:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may regularly work in an office setting. The noise in the work environment is usually quiet to moderate in an office setting. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may occasionally work at construction work site where the employee is exposed to moving mechanical parts, high precarious places, fumes, or airborne particles, outside weather conditions, and risk of electrical shock. The noise in the work environment is usually moderate to loud. The employee is required to work in compliance with company safety policies, procedures, and applicable laws.

Turner is an Equal Opportunity Employer - race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or other characteristics protected by applicable law.