Construction Safety Manager Co-op - Spring Semester

About Us

We are a mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP); building automation; and industrial piping contractor. Our team offers a variety of MEP and process piping services, including design-build engineering for new construction and renovation, installation and specialty construction, maintenance, and air balancing, start-up, and energy efficiency services.

DeBra-Kuempel is seeking a Construction Safety Co-op to support the Safety Department and gain hands‑on experience in construction safety. This position will assist with job site inspections, safety training initiatives, PPE management, safety documentation, and compliance efforts while working closely with field and office teams. The Safety Co-op will have the opportunity to learn and apply construction safety principles in a real‑world environment while contributing to a strong culture of safety across the organization.

• Assist with maintaining, promoting, and enforcing project site safety in accordance with company, state, and federal policies and procedures.
• Support PPE inventory management, distribution, and tracking for job site personnel.
• Participate in job site visits, inspections, and safety audits to identify hazards and observe safe work practices.
• Assist in documenting safety observations and corrective actions resulting from site inspections.
• Support the administration and organization of safety files, training records, and compliance documentation.
• Assist with employee onboarding and safety orientation activities.
• Help coordinate and track required safety training and certifications.
• Utilize Tool Watch and other company systems to support asset management and equipment inspection tracking.
• Participate in incident investigations and near‑miss reporting activities as assigned.
• Collaborate with Safety Managers, Safety Coordinators, Project Managers, and field personnel to reinforce safe work practices.
• Perform all other duties as required or assigned to support the success of the role and the organization.

• Currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Construction Safety Sciences, Occupational Safety, Environmental Health & Safety, Construction Management, Engineering, Industrial Technology, or a related field.
• Strong interest in construction safety and risk management.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Willingness to learn and adapt in a fast‑paced construction environment.
• Valid driver's license preferred.
• This position may require local travel to job sites, attend meetings, assist at other office locations, etc.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, see, talk, and hear. The employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee is regularly required to walk, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be required to commute to field locations. The employee must have the ability to navigate around job site locations.

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