2026 Construction Safety Intern (Seattle)

Turner Construction Summer Intern

Division : Seattle Main Project Location(s) : Seattle, WA 98134 USA Minimum Years Experience : 0 Travel Involved : 0-10% Job Type : Temporary Job Classification : Intern Education : Degree in Progress Job Family : Environmental Health and Safety Compensation : Hourly Non-Exempt

Turner Construction is the leading general builder in the United States performing work in market segments including Healthcare, Education, Sports, Residential, Biotech, and Commercial Office. In the Seattle area, we have been responsible for such iconic projects as Century Link Field, the renovation of Husky Stadium, and the historic renovation of Pike Place market. Our company has earned international recognition for undertaking complex projects, fostering innovation, embracing emerging technologies, and making a difference for our clients, employees and community. While we build buildings, our true goal is to enrich the communities where we live and work. Turner's award winning internship program strives to combine meaningful work as a part of a construction project team with opportunities to learn every facet of our business as a general contractor. Successful applicants will interface across projects, departments, and even other business units in a series of learning and social opportunities. We seek to employ thought-provoking leaders who excel in a fast-paced, challenging, and collaborative environment. We encourage eager learners who share our company's values of sustainable building and creating inclusive and diverse workplaces to apply.

Position Description

Assist in day-to-day supervised activities related to the development of a construction project to build foundational knowledge in construction management, business and project financial management, project safety protocols, subcontractor relationships, quality control, and project coordination and lifecycle. Where applicable, your assignment will support learning that applies to earning educational credits.

Essential Duties & Key Responsibilities

Depending on business need and location, the Intern / Co-Op will be supervised and assigned to work at an active construction project site, in a department located at a main office working in one of our many construction specialties. Support project team with meeting coordination, material tracking, file management, document control, and progress reporting. Comprehend and follow project site signage and supervisor instructions as directed. Provide progress reports to supervisor and be receptive to learning about construction management. Relate and apply knowledge acquired in the academic setting to work activities. Maintain professional relationships with employees, customers, clients, and subcontractors. Participate in training, meetings, and orientation. Comply with safety protocols, follow safety expectations, and wear appropriate PPE (Personal Protection Equipment). Other activities, duties, and responsibilities as assigned. Based on the assignment, the following activities may be performed (longer-term assignments may gain more in-depth experience and exposure) : Assist with project start-up activities and provide support to Project Engineer, Project Superintendent, and / or Project Manager. Assist with collection and review of information and approvals for processing shop drawings, submittals, and Requests for Information (RFIs). Assist with preparation and distribution of information for contract requirements to appropriate parties. Assist with preparation of estimates for changes in work from subcontractors.