Safety Manager I- Civil

Voluntary Protection Programs Participants' Association, Inc.; United States; 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 generousMort

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 is seeking a Safety Manager I for civil projects with experience in large-scale construction. You will lead the Zero Injury Safety program across sites and may supervise safety professionals, traveling to Midwest project sites as needed.

You will oversee safety audits, safety training, incident analysis, and coordination with project teams, maintaining professional standards and contributing to a safer work environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in safety, occupational health, or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Provide safety oversight and leadership in the Zero Injury Safety program across multiple project sites.
• Lead project teams in developing site-specific electrical safety programs and activities.
• Identify training needs and conduct safety orientation and electrical training programs.
• Review safety submittals and attend preconstruction and preparatory meetings with subcontractors.
• Provide direction and mentorship to Safety staff and coordinators.
• Oversee documentation, tracking, and analysis of all safety, injury, and hazard statistics 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

Public speaking

Leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in safety/occupational health or equivalent

High school diploma with CHST/OSHA 500 and 10 years field safety leadership

Certified Safety Professional (CSP) preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Safety software

Job description

United States | Civil Group

Safety Manager I Civil

SUMMARY

Mortenson is currently seeking a passionate Safety Manager I with experience supporting large-scale civil and utility construction projects . This individual will interact with staff at all levels in an ever-changing environment and must be flexible, resourceful, proactive, and efficient while maintaining a high level of professionalism and confidentiality. The Safety Manager will provide management, leadership, direction, and support within Mortenson’s Zero Injury Safety program across multiple project teams and construction sites. The Safety Manager may also have supervisory responsibility for one or more safety professionals.

Safety Managers must be open to traveling to Midwest project sites.

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 Safety 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 75%

• Knowledge of Equal Employment Opportunity, inclusive behaviors, and Affluent 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.

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.