Safety Intern
At Ames Construction, we’ve built America for 60 years, and the exceptional people who make up our team are a vital factor in our success. We are a full-service, heavy civil and industrial general contractor that brings innovative solutions to many market segments, from highway and bridge construction to mining, renewables, and rail. Ames is a family-owned company that retains its entrepreneurial spirit and foundational values of honesty, integrity, perseverance and opportunity, while offering the experience and stability of a proven construction industry leader. Together, we make communities across the U.S. safer, keep supply chains moving, and lay the groundwork for a sustainable future. By joining Ames, you will be working with talented colleagues at an award-winning, nationally recognized top 75 general contractor.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
· Instill Safety is top priority by monitoring and maintaining a safe work environment.
· Implement and oversee the Project Safety Program including the development of site safety policies and procedures.
· Conduct training, including new hire orientation and safety meetings.
· Monitor all heavy construction work for compliance with safety requirements.
· Monitor and adhere to established budgetary guidelines, and ensure cost control measures are being followed.
· Embody the Ames approach to Safety, being constantly vigilant of conditions and work practices, being empowered to stop all unsafe work.
· Other duties as assigned.