McGough · 4 hours ago
Internship/Co-op, Safety
St Paul, MN
Internship
Onsite
Intern
$20/hr - $26/hrMcGough is a leading general contractor with a long history of excellence in construction. They are offering an internship opportunity within their Safety team, where students will gain hands-on experience in safety management, assist with daily safety observations, and support safety program initiatives.
Building MaterialConsultingReal Estate
Responsibilities
Assist site safety managers and coordinators with daily safety observations, inspections, and audits to ensure compliance with McGough’s safety standards and regulatory requirements
Help track and document safety metrics, incident reports, and near-miss observations. Support data entry into safety management systems such as HammerTech
Support the coordination of safety meetings, toolbox talks, and orientations for new employees and trade partners
Participate in the rollout and improvement of safety programs, procedures, and initiatives across projects
Assist in identifying potential hazards, performing job hazard analyses (JHAs), and supporting the development of pre-task planning documentation
Observe and learn how to gather facts, photographs, and witness statements to assist in incident and near-miss investigations
Contribute to safety campaigns, recognition programs, and continuous improvement initiatives that reinforce McGough’s commitment to a proactive safety culture
Maintain and organize safety documentation, permits, and records for compliance and internal auditing purposes
Additional responsibilities will vary based on the needs of the Vice President of Safety and overall team
Qualification
Required
A sophomore, junior, or senior pursuing a degree in Occupational Safety & Health, Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field
Interest in learning about construction operations and how safety integrates into project delivery
A team player who's also self-motivated and ready to step up and lead when the moment calls for it
A strong communicator, both in writing and in conversation, who can get your ideas across clearly
Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite
Willingness to work on active construction sites and travel to project locations, events, and company activities as needed
Ability to lift up to 20 pounds as frequently as needed to move objects
Dexterity to write and manipulate computer keyboard and mouse
Ability to hear and speak clearly
Ability to distinguish between colors on graphs and charts
Preferred
Basic understanding of OSHA regulations preferred, but not required
Familiarity with safety software (e.g., HammerTech, Procore) is a plus
Benefits
Medical
Retirement
PTO
Holiday pay
Company
McGough
McGough is a construction firm that works on buildings in a variety of industries.
Founded in 1956
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageCompany data provided by crunchbase