Safety Manager I

Mortenson; Lincoln (NE); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; 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

No-Cost mental health tools and work‑l

Tuition reimbursement

Adoption Assistance

Gym Membership Discount Program

Job summary

Mortenson is seeking a Safety Manager I to lead the Zero Injury program across multiple project sites and provide direction to safety staff. You will develop site electrical safety programs, conduct training, review submittals, and mentor colleagues while ensuring compliance with OSHA and Mortenson policies.

The role requires extensive travel and a strong focus on leadership, communication, and safety culture.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in safety or related field or equivalent experience.
• Minimum six years of construction safety experience.
• CSP certification preferred and a valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Provide safety oversight and leadership for Zero Injury program across sites.
• Lead teams in developing site-specific electrical safety programs.
• Identify training needs and conduct orientation and electrical training.
• Review safety submittals and attend meetings with subcontractors.
• Mentor Safety staff and oversee injury/hazard data and OSHA reports.
• Conduct work area safety audits and major incident analyses.
• Monitor subcontractor safety activities.

Skills

Public speaking

Communication

Leadership

Teamwork

Customer service

Active listening

Problem solving

Detail orientation

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree safety/occupational health

CHST/OSHA 500 certs

Tools

Microsoft Office

Safety software

Job description

Summary

Mortenson is currently seeking a passionate Safety Manager I who can interact with a variety of staff at all levels in an ever-changing environment, remaining flexible, resourceful, proactive and efficient with a high level of professionalism and confidentiality. The Safety Manager will provide management, leadership, direction, and support within Mortenson’s Zero Injury Safety program for multiple project teams and construction sites. The Safety Manager may also have supervisory responsibility to one or more safety professionals.

Responsibilities

• Provide safety oversight, leadership, and direction in the implementation of 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

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in safety, occupational health, or equivalent
• Minimum six years of construction safety experience

OR

• High school diploma, CHST Certification, OSHA 500, and minimum of 10 years of continuous construction experience leading crews and planning work
• At least six years as a dedicated construction safety professional managing project safety programs, conducting/reviewing hazard analyses, developing controls, conducting safety training, and planning work activities (or equivalent experience)
• Certified Safety Professional (CSP) certification preferred
• Current driver's license
• Detail orientation to organize and manage multiple project tasks
• Ability to work in Microsoft Office and pertinent safety-related software programs
• Positive and professional attitude, strong customer service skills
• Ability to interpret and communicate Mortenson policies
• Effective public speaking and presentation skills
• Strong teamwork orientation, initiative, communication, problem-solving, and leadership skills
• Active listening skills and effective communication, openness to diverse input and feedback
• Ability to travel up to 100%
• Knowledge of Equal Employment Opportunity, inclusive behaviors, and Affliative Action plans and their intended use

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

Base Pay

The base pay range for this role is $100,100 MIN - $150,200 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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• Please make note:
• 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.

Other Items To Note

• 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.