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2026 Summer Intern - Safety
Kaufman Lynn ConstructionFort Lauderdale, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 19 Nov 2025
About the role
Looking to launch your career in construction? Kaufman Lynn’s paid, full-time Summer Internship Program gives you the opportunity to gain hands-on experience in one of four tracks—Field, Project Management, Estimating, or Safety—working side by side with our teams on real projects that mirror our entry-level roles. Along the way, you’ll build your network at leadership events, sharpen your skills in workshops, tour active jobsites with fellow interns, and give back to the community. It’s more than just an internship—it’s a chance to explore your interests, strengthen your resume, and jump-start your future.Job SummaryAs a Safety Intern at KL, you’ll take on responsibilities similar to an entry-level Safety Coordinator, working directly with our project teams to support the safety of our projects. In this role, you’ll gain valuable hands-on experience by assisting with the collection and review of safety submittals and documentation, observing and reviewing worker task activities to ensure compliance, and participating in site safety assessments to help identify potential hazards. Key Responsibilities
Who We Are:
Kaufman Lynn is one of Florida’s fastest-growing commercial contractors and a Top ENR firm. We’ve built everything from luxury apartments and schools to sports complexes and hospitals, and our teams thrive on tackling complex, high-impact projects. What sets us apa
- Perform a thorough safety audit walk each day to capture the project’s full daily observations and exposures.
- Compile project’s daily observations and exposures digitally in our computer-based inspection program. Assist the project and subcontractor team in resolving the listed observations.
- Lead or assist in projects’ onsite safety orientation training.
- Collect, organize, and substantiate all safety-related onsite documentation, including but not limited to:
- Toolbox talk safety meetings.
- Excavation, tool, and equipment inspections.
- Incident and corrective action/lessons learned reports.
- Standdowns and required training.
- Participate in all incident investigations and help manage incident files and worker care as required.
- Review, and confirm safety controls for all onsite cranes, excavations, and other high-hazard activities.
- Worksite Showcase Days: Visit other KL jobsites to experience different project types and phases.
- Volunteer Day: Partner with Habitat for Humanity or another local nonprofit, reflecting KL’s commitment to community service.
- Intern Meet-Up & Leadership Networking: A social event with opportunities to connect with KL’s top leaders in an informal setting.
- Legal & Risk Lunch & Learn: Gain exposure to the legal side of construction.
- Presentation Skills Training: Hands-on coaching from KL’s Business Development team to prepare for end-of-summer presentations.
- Final Intern Presentations: Deliver a short presentation on your summer experience and share your feedback on the program.
- Actively enrolled in a degree-seeking program pursuing Construction Management, Building Construction, Civil Engineering, or a related field
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
- Motivated, proactive, and eager to learn the preconstruction process
- Professional communication skills, both written and verbal
- Detail-oriented with strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
- Comfortable working collaboratively with project teams, subcontractors, and leaders
- Basic proficiency in Microsoft Excel; familiarity with Bluebeam, Procore, Togal.AI or other estimating software a plus
Who We Are:
Kaufman Lynn is one of Florida’s fastest-growing commercial contractors and a Top ENR firm. We’ve built everything from luxury apartments and schools to sports complexes and hospitals, and our teams thrive on tackling complex, high-impact projects. What sets us apa
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