Safety Intern

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The Weitz Company / Contrack Watts, Inc.

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Posted 5 months ago

Internship

Des Moines, Iowa

In Person

Smart Summary

Interns will assist the onsite Project Superintendent or Project Manager in project planning, buyout, project management, and close-out for one or more assigned projects. They will also assist in ensuring the schedule and budget are on track throughout the duration of their internship.

The Safety Intern position requires a student currently pursuing a four-year degree in Environmental Health & Safety, Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field. Essential skills include communication, time management, and problem-solving, along with proficiency in basic computer software. Previous construction industry experience and familiarity with software like Asta, Procore, and Bluebeam are preferred.

Must Have Skills for ATS

Environmental Health & Safety

Construction Management

Engineering

Construction industry

Communication

Time management

Problem-solving

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

Excel

Outlook

Asta

Procore

Bluebeam

Job Description

PThe Weitz Company is seeking multiple Safety Interns for the Summer of 2026 to be located on various company project sites across the United States, including:

  • Colorado
    • Denver, CO
    • Telluride, CO
  • Iowa
    • Des Moines, IA
    • Cedar Rapids, IA
  • Wisconsin
    • Milwaukee, WI
  • Oklahoma
    • Muskogee, OK
  • Virgina
    • Boydton, VA
  • Traveling Interns (location dependent upon project location)

The Weitz Company has been Building a Better Way since 1855. We are a full-service construction company, general contractor, design-builder, and construction manager with office locations throughout the United States. We believe our employees to be our most valuable asset, and we are committed to growing a diverse and inclusive culture that inspires, motivates, and continuously improves.

Internships provide students with hands-on work experience on a project site or in a local office to assist with daily operations, while working alongside our team of talented professionals, many with decades of experience. Interns will assist the onsite Project Superintendent or Project Manager in project planning, buyout, project management, and close-out for one or more assigned projects. They will also assist in ensuring the schedule and budget are on track throughout the duration of their internship.

It is important to us to ensure our students are successful, and we work hard to ensure the experience is a rewarding one. Often times, internships lead to full-time job offers upon graduation.

What We're Looking For:

  • Education: Candidate must be currently obtaining a four-year degree in Environmental Health & Safety, Construction Management, Engineering or equivalent. 
  • Experience: Candidate must have a basic understanding of construction, and previous experience in the construction industry is preferred. 
  • Skills: Communication, independent judgment, initiative, time management, organization, attention to detail and problem solving are all necessary skills for this position.
  • Technology: Proficiency in basic computer software programs such as Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel and Outlook. Employee should have the ability to learn other specific software (Asta, Procore, Bluebeam, etc.).

What We Offer: 

  • Competitive Pay
  • Construction Safety Experience in Active Sites
  • Numerous Networking opportunities with Seasoned Construction and Safety Professionals

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position at this time. 

The Company is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment (minorities, females, veterans, individuals with disabilities, sexual orientation, gender identity, or other protected categories in accordance with state and federal laws). The Company is a drug and alcohol free workplace and background checks are required if applicable. Click here to review our Privacy Notice.

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The Weitz Company / Contrack Watts, Inc.

The Weitz Company is a full-service construction company, general contractor, design-builder and construction manager with office locations throughout the United States. Founded in 1855, Weitz is the oldest commercial general contractor construction company founded west of the Mississippi River and annually ranks in the top tier in the Engineering News-Record magazine’s list of Top 400 Contractors. Serving customers throughout the industrial and commercial sectors, our design-build construction capabilities set us apart from our competitors. Design-build construction means we work closely with our clients to envision their projects from the initial plans all the way through completion. This means they have a single point of contact throughout the entire process, ensuring the smoothest process and highest-quality finished product. With more than 100 years of family ownership in our history, clients know they can count on us to deliver the highest levels of integrity and professionalism. We’re proud to be a general contractor firm with a strong reputation for delivering on our promises and standing behind our work. This is why more than 75% of our business comes from repeat customers. The Weitz Company is a wholly-owned company of Orascom Construction PLC.

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