Safety Manager I

Mortenson; Los Lunas (NM); Hybrid; USD 119,000 - 179,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and prescription drug plans

Dental plan

401k retirement plan with Mortenson's

Paid time off and holidays

Life/AD&D and disability insurance

No-Cost mental health resources

Tuition reimbursement

Adoption Assistance

Gym Membership Discount Program

Job summary

Mortenson seeks a Senior Safety Manager to lead the Zero Injury Safety program for multiple project teams and sites in New Mexico, with options to relocate to Denver or travel to next assignments. You will drive safety strategy, coordinate with partners, and develop training content while ensuring regulatory compliance across projects.

Strong leadership, communication, and the ability to oversee hazard analyses and incident investigations are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent safety experience required.
• Experience leading multi-project safety programs and hazard analyses.
• Strong communication and leadership skills; CSP preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plan, lead and manage Zero Injury Safety Program elements across projects.
• Collaborate with trade partners and joint-venture teams on safety.
• Conduct hazard assessments during planning and construction.
• Develop and deliver safety training and orientation content.
• Oversee safety data, OSHA reporting, and trend analyses.
• Monitor site activities, document deficiencies, and drive corrective actions.
• Lead incident investigations and coach safety staff.
• Mentor safety staff and provide development opportunities.
• Maintain knowledge of OSHA/ANSI standards and procedures.
• Support safety leadership in achieving metrics and incident response.

Skills

CSP

Public speaking

Leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Teamwork

Travel up to 100%

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Safety or related field

CHST/OSHA 500 + 14 years construction safety experience

Job description

Senior Safety Manager

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.

Project assignment starts in New Mexico with option to relocate to Denver, Colorado or continue to travel onto next project assignment.

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 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)
• 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 Aff‑
• Valid driver’s license

A Few Benefits Offered Include

• 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 Range

The base pay range for this role is $119,200 - $178,900. (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.

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.