Onsite Safety Leader – Zero Injury Program

Mortenson Construction; Saint Paul (MN); On-site; USD 100,000 - 151,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and prescription drug plans

Dental plan

401k retirement plan with match

Paid time off and holidays

Life/AD&D and disability insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Adoption Assistance

Gym Membership Discount Program

Job summary

Mortenson Construction is seeking a Safety Manager I to lead the Zero Injury Safety program across several project sites. You will mentor safety professionals and drive safety initiatives, ensuring compliance and optimal safety performance on site.

The role requires strong leadership, communication, and a proactive safety mindset, with extensive travel between Fort Worth, St. Paul, and other locations as needed. A CSP is preferred and OSHA standards knowledge is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in safety, occupational health, or equivalent is required.
• Minimum six years of construction safety experience or Manufacturing/industrial background.
• CHST Certification, OSHA 500 and a minimum of 10 years of continuous construction/Manufacturing experience leading crews and planning work.
• Electrical experience and Arc flash knowledge is a plus.
• CSP certification preferred.
• Current driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Provide safety oversight, leadership, and direction in the Zero Injury Safety program across multiple project sites.
• Lead project management teams in developing site-specific electrical safety programs and activities.
• Identify training needs and conduct safety orientation and electrical training programs, including train-the-trainer sessions.
• Review safety submittals and attend preconstruction and preparatory meetings with subcontractors.
• Provide professional direction and mentorship to Safety, Senior Safety Engineers, and Coordinators.
• Oversee documentation, tracking, and analysis of all Safety, Injury, and Hazard statistics, trend analyses, and OSHA reports.
• Conduct work area safety audits.
• Conduct or assist with major incident analysis.
• Monitor and review subcontractor activities for safety concerns.

Skills

Detail orientation

Leadership

Communication

Public speaking

Travel up to 100%

Teamwork

Problem solving

Customer service

Safety program management

Education

Bachelor's degree in safety or related field

CHST Certification

OSHA 500

Tools

Microsoft Office

Safety software

Job description

Mortenson Construction is seeking a Safety Manager I to lead the Zero Injury Safety program across several project sites. You will mentor safety professionals and drive safety initiatives, ensuring compliance and optimal safety performance on site.

The role requires strong leadership, communication, and a proactive safety mindset, with extensive travel between Fort Worth, St. Paul, and other locations as needed. A CSP is preferred and OSHA standards knowledge is essential.