Safety Internship - East Atlantic

Company Overview

Performance Contracting Group is a national employee-owned specialty contractor that offers quality services and products to the commercial, industrial, and non-residential construction markets. We are committed to recruiting, developing, and advancing employees from a diversity of backgrounds and experiences, as well as supporting a culture of safety and inclusiveness that allows you to contribute to your fullest potential. We place high value on training and professional development, encouraging you to broaden and strengthen your unique skill sets so you can fully realize your potential.
 

Performance Contracting is seeking motivated college students with a strong work ethic to join our Safety internship program. This internship opportunity is designed to equip interns with the essential tools and resources needed to gain comprehensive insight into construction safety operations.

Through close mentorship and engaging hands-on activities, this summer program enables interns to gain real-world experience and develop a solid foundation in safety practices within the specialty construction industry.

Each intern will be paired with a dedicated mentor who will guide them through the Performance Contracting Safety Intern Checklist, a structured framework offering interns exposure to various functions within PCI’s safety operations. As checklist tasks are completed, interns will submit Weekly Project Recaps that provide detailed descriptions of activities completed, individuals they collaborated with, and key takeaways from each learning opportunity.

Examples of tasks to be completed on the Safety Intern Checklist include:

• Learn the administration of the corporate safety program to minimize jobsite accidents
• Participate and assist in safety meetings
• Run safety-specific reports
• Cross-train with departments with safety responsibilities
• Attend OSHA training
• Participate in Quality Assessment Reviews
• Work directly with branches to understand their operations
• Maintain accurate and timely project documentation and correspondence
• Understand specialized equipment and software utilization
• Complete an internship project  

Performance Contracting provides an hourly wage, relocation reimbursement, and corporate housing option for all interns. Upon completion of the internship, interns will receive an evaluation that will be considered in future employment opportunities with the company.

Hourly wage: $22.00 per hour.

This role is not eligible for employer visa sponsorship.

Basic Requirements

• Must be currently enrolled as an undergraduate student pursuing a degree in Construction Safety, Environmental Health & Safety, or a comparable field of study
• Must have a reliable source of transportation
• Must be willing to temporarily relocate for the assignment
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite including Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Word
• A clear understanding of how to read and interpret specifications and drawings
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment
• Ability to learn new skills by engaging in technical job functions and applying new skills as they are taught
• Strong customer service skills
• Must have critical-thinking and problem-solving skills
• Ability to multitask 

Preferred Requirements

• Candidates must show careful attention to detail, have exceptional communication skills, be able to self-direct, and capable of prioritizing a varied workload.

Benefits

At Performance Contracting Group, our employees are our greatest asset. We put our people first and are proud to provide a comprehensive benefits package designed to meet the needs of our employees at every stage of life. 

In our commitment to fostering an environment where everyone can thrive personally and professionally, we offer: 

• Competitive hourly pay 
• Paid holidays 
• $2,000 scholarship  
• Medical and prescription drug insurance plans with flexible spending account option 
• Employee assistance program (EAP) 

PCG provides equal employment and affirmative action opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability. 

PCG is a background screening, drug-free workplace. In accordance with the provisions of Tennessee Code Annotated (T.C.A.), Title 50, Chapter 9, PCG’s Drug-Free Workplace Program includes drug and alcohol testing as part of the hiring process and throughout employment, as applicable.

Please note this job description is not designed to contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. 

NOTICE TO STAFFING FIRMS, AGENCIES, AND EMPLOYMENT VENDORS:
Performance Contracting Group and its affiliates will not accept unsolicited resumes or claims on candidates from third-party employment vendors unless a signed Fee Agreement is in place AND a candidate has been submitted into our applicant tracking system (Dayforce). Vendor solicitation should be directed to the Corporate Recruitment Department directly; as such, firms that circumvent the required compliant process will be barred from submitting candidates. In the absence of a signed Fee Agreement and proper resume submission, PCG does not recognize any claim on a candidate by a third party and will consider unsolicited resumes the property of the company, reserving the right to engage and hire those candidates without any financial responsibility to the third-party vendor.

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