Senior Safety Manager

Senior Safety Manager

SUMMARY

Mortenson is looking for a Senior Safety Manager who will provide management, leadership, direction, and support within Mortenson's Zero Injury Safety program for multiple project teams and construction sites.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Plan, lead, and manage the implementation of Zero Injury Safety Program elements and initiatives throughout the operating group

Lead and support safety program collaboration across multiple organizations, including trade partners and joint-venture partners

Conduct and review site hazard assessments with project management during planning and construction phases

Develop, schedule, and conduct safety training, including train-the-trainer sessions, and create group-specific safety orientation content

Oversee project documentation, tracking, and analysis of all Safety, Injury, and Hazard statistics, trend analyses, and OSHA reports

Monitor onsite construction activities through audits and observations, documenting deficiencies and corrective actions

Lead incident reporting, investigation, and analysis, and coach safety managers in high-risk plan review

Provide professional direction and mentorship to Safety staff, including development opportunities and hosting learning sessions

Maintain operational knowledge of construction safety, OSHA, ANSI, and other applicable standards, regulations, and procedures

Support the operating group safety director and safety leadership team in achieving and maintaining safety performance metrics, and assist in incident response as needed

QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor's Degree in Safety, Occupational Health, or related field OR high school diploma plus CHST, OSHA 500

Minimum 14 years of continuous construction experience leading crews and planning work

At least eight years as a dedicated construction safety professional managing large project/multi-project safety program, conducting hazard analyses, developing controls, and conducting safety training

Experience working on large, complex projects with a high volume of subcontractor workers

Managing a team of safety professionals preferred

Certified Safety Professional (CSP) preferred

Organizational and computer skills to support multiple project teams, acting as regional/market safety lead where appropriate

Positive and professional attitude, strong customer service skills, and ability to interpret and communicate company policies

Effective public speaking and presentation skills, strong teamwork orientation, initiative, communication, problem-solving, and leadership skills

Ability to coach and influence operating group and project leaders in safety management

Active listening skills and effective communication, including openness to diverse input and feedback

Willingness to travel

Knowledge of Equal Employment Opportunity, inclusive behaviors, and Affirmative Action Plans

Valid driver's license

A few benefits offered include:

(for Non-Craft & Non-Union Craft working 25+ hours / week)

Medical and prescription drug plans that includes no additional cost vision coverage

Dental plan

401k retirement plan with a generous Mortenson match

Paid time off, holidays, and other paid leaves

Employer paid Life, AD&D, and disability insurance

No-Cost mental health tool and concierge with extensive work-life resources

Tuition reimbursement

Adoption Assistance

Gym Membership Discount Program

The base pay range for this role is $110,700 MIN - $166,100 MAX. (Actual range is higher for the following office locations: Denver, CO and Chicago, IL - 5%, Seattle, WA, and Portland, OR - 10%, Washington, D.C. - 12.5%).

Base pay is positioned within the range based on several factors including an individual's knowledge, skills, and experience, with consideration given to internal equity. This position is eligible for Mortenson's incentive plan.

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Visa sponsorship is not offered for this position.

Our postings are typically open a minimum of 5 days and an average of 44 days.

ABOUT MORTENSON

As a top builder, developer, and EPC (Engineering, Procurement, and Construction), our expertise spans markets like sports, renewable energy, data centers, healthcare, and more. We are builders at heart, working to ensure the built environment has a lasting positive impact.

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Equal Employment Opportunity

Your uniqueness brings new and creative perspectives to the team. Mortenson is committed to providing equal opportunities of employment (EOE) to all individuals, regardless of your race, religion, gender, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, marital status or any other legally protected category.

Mortenson reserves the right to hire any individual without legal or financial obligation on unwanted solicitations. No agency emails, calls, or solicitations are accepted without a valid agreement.

Must be currently legally authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H1B status, 0-1, TN, CPT, OPT, etc.). We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.