HITT Contracting Inc. · 1 day ago
Construction Safety Intern
Falls Church, VA
Internship
Onsite
InternHITT Contracting Inc. is dedicated to building trust with clients and partners, and they are seeking a Construction Safety Intern as part of their HITT Futures Leadership Program. This internship offers an immersive 10-week experience focused on construction safety management, providing opportunities for mentorship, hands-on learning, and professional development.
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Responsibilities
Support the project management team regarding subcontractor coordination and safety management. They will assist the safety management team in conducting ongoing safety investigations and identifying safety hazards on the project
Assist with document control processes, which encompass reviewing Activity Hazard Analyses (AHAs), Pre-Task Plans (PTPs), Crane Plans, and General Safety Permits
Attend internal team meetings and client walkthroughs, as well as engage in various preconstruction preparations by examining proposals, specifications, and drawings
Participate in social and networking events actively, attend weekly training and educational classes, and engage in HITT corporate responsibility initiatives
Collaboration with HITT field teams and trade partners is essential to facilitate project layout, interpret construction drawings, ensure trade coordination, verify site conditions, and conduct safety and quality control inspections
Demonstrates a sense of urgency in completing tasks
Recognizes HITT quality standards and reports issues in a timely manner
Consistently delivers quality work throughout the project
Demonstrates humility in their words and actions
Takes initiative to seek personal improvement and is coachable and receptive to feedback
Works well with differing points of view and personality types
Seeks opportunities to learn and is curious
Brings new ideas to the table
Embraces tools and technologies
Takes responsibility for their actions
Perseveres despite challenges
Earns the trust of subcontractors, clients, and team members by consistently acting with integrity
Participates in and contributes to HITT's community outreach efforts
Recognizes the environmental impacts of individual actions and mitigates negative impacts
Respects others regardless of level and background
Acts as an ally and upholds the DE&I standards that create safe and inclusive work environments
Upholds ethics standards in all professional interactions
Responds with a sense of urgency utilizing appropriate communication channels (i.e., know when communication should be moved from phone to in-person)
Elevates issues in a timely manner
Clearly communicates with project stakeholders
Is prepared for and contributes to meetings
Demonstrates a love for their craft
Challenges self to exceed expectations
Embodies the entrepreneurial spirit (i.e., is resourceful/a self-starter)
Personifies the HITT Way as a brand ambassador
Displays a positive attitude and conveys confidence
Builds and leverages internal relationships
Delivers the highest level of customer service
Recognizes what success looks like from the client’s perspective
Qualification
Required
Current student pursuing either an undergraduate or graduate degree from an accredited university in construction, engineering, safety, or business
Demonstrated passion for the construction and general contracting industry
Ability to work approximately 40 hours per week throughout the duration of the internship program
Proven capability to manage multiple competing priorities in a deadline-driven environment
Ability to quickly learn project-specific software systems, including Microsoft Office 365 (e.g., Project, Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint), Procore, Adobe, and BlueBeam
Exceptional customer service and client-focused skills, with the ability to thrive in a team environment
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Preferred
Previous internship, volunteer work, or relevant work experience is a plus
Company
HITT Contracting Inc.
HITT Contracting provides a wide range of construction services across the nation, from complex core and shell buildings and renovations to interior fit-outs and routine service work.
Founded in 1937
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Kimberly Roy
Chief Executive Officer
Recent News
2025-11-08
2025-10-23
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