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Project Safety Intern - Southern California - 2026

Field Operations — Newport Beach, CA Los Angeles, CA San Diego, CA Riverside, California

McCarthy Building Companies, Inc. is one of America's premier commercial construction companies. With offices and employees nationwide, we specialize in a wide range of project types including healthcare, education, commercial office and retail, hospitality/entertainment, industrial, heavy civil, and science and technology. Our innovative teams collaborate with clients and industry partners starting in the earliest stages of design, throughout construction and beyond project completion. Originally founded as a family business in 1864, today we are proud to be 100 percent employee-owned.

McCarthy’s reputation for tackling the toughest building challenges starts with our focus on developing high-performing individuals and teams. We do this through our award winning training programs, a best in class Total Rewards program, and a focus on equipping diverse teams of employee owners through a connected and inclusive culture aligned with our values of: Genuine. We, Not I. All In.

How do McCarthy partners define our culture?

We Live Our Core Values: We do whatever it takes to deliver on our promises with honesty and integrity in alignment with our Strategic Map.

We Are Employee Owned: We are personally invested in building the things people need in our communities.

We Feel Like A Family: We value human to human connections and help each other succeed.

We Are Builders: We respect the work we do and everyone who helps make it happen

This posting is for 2026 Summer Internship applications for students currently working towards a Bachelor's degree or Master’s degree in Occupational Health and Safety, Public Health, or related major.
 
McCarthy Building Companies offers one of the best paid Construction Safety Internship experiences in the nation. Safety interns will have the opportunity to engage in real-world, hands-on experience. McCarthy is seeking Construction Safety Interns for this Summer 2026 program. This is a 10+ week commitment during the summer, working 40-hours per week. 
 
Due to the high volume of applications received, we are unable to contact each applicant individually regarding the status of their application. We are unable to accept phone calls about application statuses at this time. We appreciate your patience as we review each application and respond accordingly.  

Real Experience. Real Results.

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:
  • Students with Sophomore or Junior standing currently working towards a Bachelor's degree or Master’s degree in Occupational Health and Safety, Public Health, or related major.
  • Must have valid interest in pursuing a career in Construction Safety
  • General knowledge of safety and construction principles/processes
  • Willingness to relocate and/or commute for the internship duration required
  • Must have reliable transportation to get to and from the assigned jobsite
McCarthy is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veteran status.

For Southern California locations only, the hourly rate for this position is $28. This does not include possible subsistence and other benefits which can impact total compensation. 

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