Lead Safety Manager, Zero Injury Programs

Mortenson Construction; Minnesota; On-site; USD 107,000 - 161,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and prescription plans

401k retirement plan with match

Paid time off & holidays

Life, AD&D & disability insurance

Mental health resources

Adoption assistance

Job summary

Mortenson Construction is seeking a Safety Manager II to lead the Zero Injury Safety program across multiple project sites. The role focuses on directing safety plans, training, and incident analysis to continually improve site safety performance.

The candidate should have a degree in safety or related field (or equivalent experience) and strong leadership, communication, and collaboration skills. Travel up to 100% is required; sponsorship is not offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in safety, occupational health, or related field preferred.
• High school diploma with CHST, OSHA 500, and 12 years of construction safety experience leading crews and planning work.
• Certified Safety Professional (CSP) preferred.
• Valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Oversee, lead, and manage the implementation of the Zero Injury Safety Program and develop site-specific safety plans across multiple project sites.
• Plan, lead, and manage safety program elements and initiatives, collaborating with trade partners and joint-venture partners.
• Conduct and review site hazard assessments, develop safety orientation content, and identify and conduct necessary safety training.
• Oversee project documentation, tracking, and analysis of safety statistics, trend analyses, and OSHA reports, and lead improvement action plans.
• Monitor onsite construction activities, document deficiencies and corrective actions, and lead incident reporting, investigation, and analysis.
• Collaborate with Risk Management, review project work plans, and participate in project planning and hazard analysis.
• Provide direction and mentorship to Safety staff, act as a resource for safety issues, and maintain knowledge of safety standards and regulations.
• Support safety performance metrics, assist in incident response, and build relationships with diverse backgrounds and organizational levels.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Public speaking

Interpersonal skills

Travel up to 100%

Microsoft Office

Safety software

Education

Bachelor's degree in safety/occupational health

High school diploma with CHST/OSHA 500 and 12 years construction safety experience

Certified Safety Professional (CSP) preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Safety software

Job description

Mortenson Construction is seeking a Safety Manager II to lead the Zero Injury Safety program across multiple project sites. The role focuses on directing safety plans, training, and incident analysis to continually improve site safety performance.

The candidate should have a degree in safety or related field (or equivalent experience) and strong leadership, communication, and collaboration skills. Travel up to 100% is required; sponsorship is not offered.