Intern Advantage Program - Safety Intern - Southern California

Real Experience. Real Results. Join the McCarthy Intern Advantage program during the summer of 2027! McCarthy's internship program is very competitive and is an excellent opportunity to learn hands on what a career in construction is all about!  

McCarthy is one of America's premier commercial construction companies. Our reputation for tackling the toughest building challenges starts with our focus on building high-performing teams that collaborate with clients and industry partners starting in the earliest stages of design, throughout construction and beyond project completion. With offices and employees nationwide, we specialize in a wide range of project types including healthcare, education, renewable energy, marine, water/wastewater, commercial office and retail, hospitality/entertainment and airports. Originally founded as a family business in 1864, today we are proud to be 100 percent employee-owned.

Position Summary: 

McCarthy Building Co. offers one of the best paid internship experiences in the nation. Interns will have the opportunity to engage in real-world, hands-on experience. McCarthy is seeking Construction Safety Interns for this Summer 2025 program. This is a 10+ week commitment during the summer, working 40-hours per week. Specific intern duties and responsibilities are dependent on education and skill level, as well as status of the project, and may include the following: 

Position 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.

Position Qualifications:

Must be currently enrolled in a Bachelors’ or Master’s degree in Occupational Health and Safety or related major. 

Must have valid interest in pursuing a career in Construction Safety

General knowledge of safety and construction principles/processes

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

McCarthy is proud to be an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer regardless of race, color, gender, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, religious beliefs, marital status, genetic information, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.