Safety Manager I or II

Mortenson Construction; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 100,100 - 160,800; Full time

Job summary

Mortenson Construction is seeking a Safety Manager to lead the Zero Injury Safety program across multiple project sites, mentoring Safety personnel and coordinating with project teams.

The role requires strong safety leadership, proven experience in construction safety, and the ability to train staff, conduct audits, and manage hazard analyses while traveling up to 100% to project sites.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in safety, occupational health, or equivalent.
• Minimum six years of construction safety experience.
• OR high school diploma with 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, hazard analyses, and safety training.
• 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 with strong customer service skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide safety oversight, leadership, and direction in 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 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 staff and coordinators.
• Oversee documentation, tracking, and analysis of 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

Safety leadership

Public speaking

Communication skills

Teamwork

Detail orientation

Travel up to 100%

Interpreting policies

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in safety

High school diploma + CHST + OSHA 500

Certified Safety Professional CSP (preferred)

Tools

Safety software

MS Office

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 affirmative action plans and their intended use


• Must be currently legally authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship for employment visa status

Safety Manager I

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%.

Benefits

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.

Visa Policy

• Visa sponsorship is not offered for this position.

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.