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McCarthy Building Companies, Inc. · 1 day ago

Project Safety Intern - Northern California - 2026

Sacramento, CA

Internship

Onsite

Intern

$28/hr - $31/hr

Start in 2026 Summer

McCarthy Building Companies, Inc. is one of America's premier commercial construction companies specializing in a wide range of project types. They are seeking Construction Safety Interns for their Summer 2026 program, where interns will engage in real-world safety efforts and gain hands-on experience in monitoring and enforcing safety guidelines on project sites.

Construction

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Support and monitor safety efforts of subcontractors and McCarthy employees, conducting project safety 'Toolbox' meetings weekly and enforcing safety guidelines utilizing disciplinary policy

Ensure that the procedures outlined in the Site-Specific Safety Manual are implemented on the project site

Help with issuance of new hire safety documents and lead the immersion of new employees and subcontractors into the McCarthy safety culture

Coordinate with project supervision to ensure personal protective equipment/safety materials and first aid supplies are available and utilized, and all safety documents are posted

Participate in investigating accidents and injuries, identifying root causes, and implementing corrective measures. Support the conduction of safety/health inspections, coordinating responses and compliance reports

Qualification

Occupational HealthSafetyPublic HealthSafety PrinciplesCommunication SkillsTeam Collaboration

Required

Students with Sophomore or Junior standing currently working towards a Bachelor's degree or Master's degree in Occupational Health and Safety, Public Health, or related major

Must have valid interest in pursuing a career in Construction Safety

General knowledge of safety and construction principles/processes

Willingness to relocate and/or commute for the internship duration required

Must have reliable transportation to get to and from the assigned jobsite

Benefits

Possible subsistence

Other benefits which can impact total compensation

Company

McCarthy Building Companies, Inc.

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With 160 years spent collaborating with partners to solve complex building challenges on behalf of its clients, McCarthy Building Companies, Inc.

Founded in 1864

Saint Louis, Missouri, USA

5001-10000 employees

http://www.mccarthy.com

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