Project Safety Intern - Nevada - 2026

Overview

10+ week summer internship supporting construction site safety.

Key Responsibilities

• ppe management
• accident investigation
• safety inspections
• safety manual
• safety training
• toolbox meetings

Tasks

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

Requirements

• sophomore
• junior
• bachelor's
• construction safety
• relocation
• transportation

What You Bring

-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. -Willingness to relocate and/or commute for the internship duration required -Must have valid interest in pursuing a career in Construction Safety -Must have reliable transportation to get to and from the assigned jobsite -General knowledge of safety and construction principles/processes

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About Mccarthy Building Companies, Inc.

-Evolved from a regional lumber business into one of America’s oldest privately held national builders. -Serves diverse sectors including energy, infrastructure, industrial, water, and marine with end-to-end construction services. -Known for tackling complex projects such as hospitals, labs, airports, and parking structures. -Features include blending traditional craftsmanship with modern design-phase innovation. -Balances large-scale capability with local expertise and deep community roots.

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