Safety Manager I or II

Mortenson; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 161,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and prescription drug plans (v

Vision coverage

Dental plan

401k with match

Paid time off

Life/AD&D insurance

Mental health resources

Tuition reimbursement

Adoption assistance

Gym membership discount

Job summary

Mortenson is seeking a proactive Safety Manager to lead the Zero Injury Safety program across multiple project sites. You will mentor safety professionals, manage risk, and drive safety training, audits, and incident reviews.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree in safety or equivalent, six+ years in construction safety, CSP preferred, and up to 100% travel. Strong communication and leadership are essential in a fast-paced environment.

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 leading crews and planning work.
• At least six years as a dedicated safety professional managing project safety programs.
• CSP certification preferred.
• Current driver's license.
• Detail-oriented and organized across multiple project tasks.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and safety software.
• Excellent communication, customer service, and professionalism.
• Ability to interpret Mortenson policies.
• Strong public speaking and presentation skills.
• Team-oriented with initiative, problem solving and leadership.
• Active listening and openness to diverse input.
• Willingness to travel up to 100%.
• Knowledge of Equal Employment Opportunity and inclusive behaviors.

Responsibilities

• Provide safety oversight and direction for the Zero Injury Safety program across sites.
• Lead project teams in developing site-specific electrical safety programs.
• Identify training needs and conduct safety/orientation training, including train-the-trainer sessions.
• Review safety submittals and attend preconstruction meetings with subs.
• Mentor Safety staff and Coordinators.
• Analyze and track safety, injury, and hazard statistics and OSHA reports.
• Conduct work area safety audits.
• Assist with major incident analysis.
• Monitor subcontractor safety activities.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Multitasking

Leadership

Communication

Public speaking

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in safety/occupational health or equivalent

Six years construction safety experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Safety software

Job description

Safety Manager

This position offers opportunities at both levels 1 and 2, allowing candidates to apply based on their experience and qualifications. Compensation for this role is determined based on factors such as experience and location.

Summary

Mortenson is currently seeking a passionate Safety Manager 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 Aff...

Safety Manager I

• MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: [see above]
• The base pay range for this role is $100,100 MIN - $150,200 MAX

Safety Manager II

• MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: One year of related experience
• The base pay range for this role is $107,200 MIN - $160,800 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%).

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 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.

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.