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Hoffman Construction Company · 3 months ago

Safety Professional Intern Summer 2026 - Idaho

Boise Metropolitan Area

Internship

Onsite

Intern

Start in 2026 Summer

Hoffman Construction Company is a forward-thinking, self-performing builder specializing in complex, sustainable projects across various markets. The Intern Project Safety Professional will work on-site with the Safety Department to ensure compliance with safety regulations and foster an injury-free work environment.

Real Estate

No H1B

Responsibilities

This position is a fully based on a construction site and requires active engagement in the construction activities. This position will be required to dedicate a minimum of 80% of the time to observing and correcting field safety conditions, conducting safety audits, and coaching craft personnel in best safety practices

Actively and professionally interact with all employees to promote safe acts and workplace conditions

Actively create and cultivate an injury and accident-free work environment

Anticipate, identify, evaluate, and correct hazardous conditions and practices

Train craft personnel on new employee orientation and other construction safety training programs; document formal training on appropriate forms

Conduct and document safety inspections

Bring any safety violation and/or hazardous condition observed to the attention of the field supervisor in charge for immediate correction

Ensure that subcontractor's employees wear appropriate clothing, safety equipment and other PPE

Ensure compliance with all regularity requirements, owner requirements and company policies/procedures

Immediately visit the site of any injury, incident, or near-miss involving employees and/or equipment. Identify and protect evidence in place, note conditions, conduct interviews, take appropriate follow-up actions, and assist with the analysis

Conduct industrial hygiene monitoring and maintain records as necessary

Qualification

Technical construction safety knowledgeHazard recognition for constructionFirst Aid/CPR/AED CertifiedSafety training experienceProject management softwareWrittenInterpersonal communication skillsTime-management skillsTeam playerOrganizational skillsOral communication

Required

High School diploma or GED required

Pursuing a bachelor's degree in Safety, or equivalent degree and/or equivalent field work experience preferred

Demonstrates technical construction safety knowledge

Ability to conduct field observations, interactions, and interventions

Interpersonal communication skills with ability to review and suggest improvements to task planning in the field

Experience in safety training and ability to provide new contractor orientation training

Knowledge of hazard communication program and global harmonization system

Expertise in hazard recognition for construction

Must be able to work effectively both in and outdoors during all weather conditions

First Aid/CPR/AED Certified

Experience in Windows and Microsoft Office 365 (Excel, Word, Outlook, Power Point and Teams), and have a general understanding of working within a computer network

Experience with project management software such as Prolog, Procore, E-Builder, Bluebeam, Microsoft Project, and Primavera Project Planner (P6)

Demonstrate a thorough understanding of all aspects of construction

Highly developed visual observation and interpretation skills

Ability to work well and maintain a cooperative attitude through high-pressure situations

Excellent time-management skills and ability to multi-task and prioritize work while frequently interrupted by phone calls and questions on work in progress

Excellent written and oral communication skills with an ability to develop strong interpersonal relationships

Ability to work closely with variety of trade and craft people in a field work situation. Patience and professionalism are essential

Must be a strong team player with the ability to collaborate with various personnel within and across departments and at all levels of leadership

Standing/Walking/Sitting: Workday is combination of standing, walking and sitting

Must be able to climb stairs: 50% of day

Hands/Arms: Constant use of hands/fingers for mouse/keyboard/computer use

Sight: Visual acuity in near, mid, and far range vision. Color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, hand/eye coordination

Hearing: Sufficient to hear conversational levels in person and over the telephone

Speech: Sufficient to make oneself heard in person, speak in front of groups, and be understood over the telephone

Lift/Carry: Up to 25Ibs – Minimal

Bending/Twisting: Minimal

Kneeling/Crouching/Crawling: Minimal

Constant mental alertness, accuracy, and attention to detail required

Must be able to work independently, make decisions, and follow through on all assignments

Must use creativity, independent judgment, and organizational and problem-solving skills to determine best method to accomplish desired results

Must be able to plan and organize work

Must possess strong organizational and computer use skills and have a high level of competency to read/write/speak English, interpret construction related documentation and communicate with coworkers