Safety Manager I

Mortenson; United States; On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical with prescription drug plans

Dental plan

401k with Mortenson match

Paid time off and holidays

Job summary

Mortenson is seeking a Safety Manager I to lead safety initiatives across multiple project sites under the Zero Injury Safety program. You will supervise safety professionals and ensure high standards of safety, professionalism, and confidentiality while coordinating with diverse staff.

The role emphasizes site-specific electrical safety program development, training delivery, incident analysis, and cross-functional collaboration to drive safety performance and compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in safety, occupational health, or equivalent.
• Minimum six years of construction safety experience; or high school diploma with CHST, OSHA 500, and 10+ years leadership in construction safety.

Responsibilities

• Provide safety oversight and leadership across multiple project sites within the Zero Injury Safety program.
• Lead project teams in site-specific electrical safety programs and activities.
• Identify training needs and conduct safety orientation and electrical training, including train-the-trainer sessions.
• Review safety submittals and attend preconstruction meetings with subcontractors.
• Provide direction and mentorship to Safety staff and coordinators.
• Oversee documentation, tracking, and analysis of Safety and OSHA statistics.
• Conduct work area safety audits.
• Conduct major incident analysis.
• Monitor and review subcontractor activities for safety concerns.

Skills

Safety program management

Construction safety

Hazard analysis

Training & mentorship

Public speaking

Leadership

Travel up to 100%

Education

Bachelor’s degree in safety

CHST Certification or OSHA 500

10+ years construction safety experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Safety software

Job description

This role requires 100% travel with rotations.

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 Affirmative 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

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.

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.

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.