Safety Intern

About The Program

Frampton Construction offers a dynamic Summer Internship Program called FOUNDATIONS. Our program is designed to provide meaningful hands-on work experiences, educational opportunities, and direct exposure to industry leaders within our organization. This program is not only a chance to gain valuable industry knowledge but also an opportunity to contribute to real projects, reflecting our core values of commitment, optimism, and dynamism.

Our Mission

Empower the Best to Build the Best. At Frampton Construction, our mission is to empower the best to build the best. As a Safety Intern, you will support our dedication to maintaining safe, efficient, and high-performing job sites while gaining real-world exposure to construction operations.

Essential Responsibilities

• Field Safety Engagement
  • Shadow the Safety Manager during jobsite safety inspections using Procore
  • Participate in project team walk-throughs and observe daily jobsite operations
  • Assist in documenting field observations and tracking corrective actions
• Safety Program & Documentation Support
  • Assist in developing and maintaining Site-Specific Safety Plans, Emergency Action Plans, and safety submittals (Word, Adobe)
  • Help prepare and refine safety training presentations and onboarding materials (PowerPoint)
  • Support organizing and maintaining safety documentation and resources
• Training & Professional Development
  • Will have the opportunity to Complete OSHA 30 - Construction certification
  • Receive First Aid / CPR training
  • Participate in additional safety webinars, classes, and toolbox talks as available

Travel

May periodically travel to project sites outside Charleston (typically up to one week at a time) to support safety initiatives.

Preferred Qualifications

• Education: Pursuing a degree in Occupational Safety, Construction Safety, Construction Management, or a related safety discipline
• Skills & Interests
  • Strong attention to detail and willingness to learn in a field-based environment
  • Interest in construction operations, risk mitigation, and safety culture
  • Comfortable on active job sites and learning from hands-on experience
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint) with a willingness to learn Procore
  • Strong communication and organizational skills
• Additional Requirements
  • Must be able to travel to project sites outside of Charleston when needed (typically short-term trips)
  • Ability to stand, walk, and navigate construction sites safely with appropriate PPE