Safety Intern (Chicago)

Skender is a builder of communities, relationships, dreams, and careers. We're ambitious, humble, and compassionate, focused on building lasting partnerships. Our success starts and ends with our people, so we seek out dynamic, high-energy teammates who are eager to learn, ready to take ownership of their careers, and excited to have fun along the way. About 70 years ago, Skender got its start in the basement of our founder's family home. Now, Skender has two locations, our Chicago headquarters and our Indianapolis office, with over 400 employees. Skender has become one of the nation's top 100 construction firms, and we've won 30 best-place-to-work awards from three different organizations.

Our Core Values

• Proactive: You take initiative, stay curious, and aren't afraid to roll up your sleeves to get the job done.
• Refreshing: You celebrate team wins, show appreciation freely, and always give credit where it's earned.
• True Partner: You thrive on collaboration, ask thoughtful questions, and are fully present and engaged with your team.

About the Role

We're looking for a Safety Intern to join us for the Summer of 2027 who is ready to learn the ins and outs of a safety career path in construction. This role is an important member of our Safety, Production, and Quality (SPQ) team. You'll gain hands-on experience in both field and managerial settings while learning how Skender's safety management processes support our project and field teams.

Responsibilities

• Assist the SPQ team with weekly jobsite safety inspections.
• Attend job start up meetings and gain exposure to project safety planning.
• Assist with safety documentation, training, and other administrative responsibilities.
• Support corporate safety initiatives that help our project and field teams work safely and effectively.
• Gain firsthand exposure to construction operations and the role safety plays in successful project delivery.
• Continue building your safety knowledge and skills through hands-on experience, training, and professional development.

Requirements

• Must be pursuing a 4-year degree in Safety, Occupational Safety and Health, Construction Management, Engineering or a related field. Equivalent combinations of technical training and related construction experience may also be considered.
• Valid driver's license and access to a reliable vehicle.

Skills

• Effective communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with project teams and trade partners.
• Strong attention to detail and an interest in identifying and preventing potential safety concerns.
• Ability to stay organized and maintain accurate documentation.
• Willingness to ask questions, learn from others, and take initiative.
• Interest in construction safety, risk prevention, and jobsite operations.
• Ability to work comfortably in both field and office environments.
• Basic knowledge of construction practices or safety principles is preferred but not required.
• Interest in building a career in construction safety.