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 and a minimum of 14 years of continuous construction experience leading crews and planning work (including at least eight years as a dedicated construction safety professional responsible for managing large project and/or multi-project safety programs, conducting and reviewing hazard analyses and developing controls, conducting safety training, and working with project teams and leadership to plan work activities) and previous experience working on very large, complex projects with a high volume of subcontractor workers and managing a team of safety professionals’ preferred 

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 

Ability to travel up to 100% 

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 - $166,100. (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.  

  

Let’s Redefine Possible®  

 

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.