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Safety Intern | Summer 2026 | Cincinnati/Kentucky

CompanyTurner Construction
LocationLexington
Work ModeOn Site
PostedFebruary 18, 2026
Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
The intern will assist in implementing safety and loss control activities on construction projects or in office settings, focusing on the Building L.I.F.E. program and identifying safety violations. Key duties include coordinating safety meetings, assisting with training, reviewing subcontractor safety programs, and maintaining essential safety records.
Internship Type
full time
Company Size
18501
Visa Sponsorship
No
Language
English
Working Hours
40 hours
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About The Company
Turner is a North America-based, international construction services company and is a leading builder in diverse and numerous market segments. The company has earned recognition for undertaking large, complex projects, fostering innovation, embracing emerging technologies, and making a difference for their clients, employees and community. OUR VISION To be the highest value provider of global construction services and technical expertise. Turner embraces a Lean management approach, and a culture that emphasizes collaboration, reliability of scheduling and delivery of the most value while consuming the fewest resources. Lean principles drive the efficient delivery of our services. Turner recognizes the importance of innovation and fostering a culture of continuous improvement. A key element of our company vision is to develop and embrace emerging technologies and processes. As part of our effort to achieve this vision, Turner has a culture where employees share their ideas and engagement with one another to develop innovative ideas as well as evaluate and implement improvements at Turner. Turner fosters a culture of diversity and inclusion in which all employees contribute creative ideas, seek challenges, and have the opportunity to grow. Our diverse and inclusive workforce positions the company to grow, enhances our presence in diverse markets, and helps us build enduring relationships with each other, industry partners, and our clients. Turner understands the environmental, social, and economic impact of our activities and that it is our responsibility to conduct our business in a transparent and ethical manner that supports our goals for client service, community involvement, environmental performance, financial strength and employee health, safety and well-being. Our core values of integrity, teamwork and commitment guide our activities and we expect the organizations with which we do business to share our commitments.
About the Role
Division:Cincinnati Main
Project Location(s):Cincinnati, OH 45202 USA
Minimum Years Experience:
Travel Involved:
Job Type:Seasonal
Job Classification:Intern
Education:
Job Family:Environmental Health and Safety
Compensation:Intern Non-Exempt

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 in Occupational Safety & Health, 
Engineering, or related field of study, and minimum of 1 year of completed education, or equivalent combination of 
education, training, and experience

• Basic knowledge of safety and environmental principles and techniques

• Desire to work in construction management and to learn about construction industry

• Flexible 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

• 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

• High attention to detail and organizational skills

• Able to take direction, learn and process information quickly, and follow tasks through to completion

• Proficient computer and data entry skills, Microsoft Office suite of applications, and collaboration tools

• Limited travel may be required, access to reliable transportation required

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. Performance of the required duties 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. While 
performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, use hands 
to finger, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls, and reach with hands, talk, and hear. 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 is regularly required to be mobile, and the 
employee occasionally travels both short and long distances via a variety of conveyances. The employee occasionally performs 
work on-site at construction work sites, office locations, and/or off-site venues. 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 regularly works at construction work sites 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. While performing the 
duties of this job, the employee occasionally works in an office or remote setting. The noise in the work environment is usually 
quiet to moderate in an office setting. 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.

Key Skills
Safety Program ImplementationLoss ControlSafety Violation ReportingSafety Committee CoordinationTraining CoordinationSubcontractor Safety ReviewRegulatory ComplianceDrug Screening AdministrationJobsite InspectionSafety Record MaintenanceWorker OrientationInterpersonal SkillsCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsComputer ProficiencyData Entry
Categories
ConstructionSecurity & SafetyEngineeringEnvironmental & Sustainability