Safety Manager I or II

Mortenson; Lincoln (NE); On-site; USD 100,100 - 160,800; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plan

Dental plan

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Life insurance

Mental health resources

Tuition reimbursement

Adoption assistance

Gym membership

Job summary

Mortenson is seeking a Safety Manager to oversee the Zero Injury Safety program across multiple project sites, interact with staff at all levels, and lead site-specific electrical safety programs. The role may supervise safety professionals, provide mentorship, conduct safety training, audits, incident analyses, and coordinate with subcontractors to improve safety performance.

Travel up to 100% is required, and a Bachelor’s degree in safety or related field with six years of construction safety

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in safety, occupational health, or equivalent.
• Minimum six years of construction safety experience.

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 electrical training programs, including train‑the‑trainer sessions.
• Review safety submittals and attend pre-construction 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.

Skills

Safety leadership

Project management

Training & mentoring

Communication

Public speaking

Education

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

CHST Certification

OSHA 500

CSP certification

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 and lead project management teams in developing site‑specific electrical safety programs and activities.

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 pre‑construction 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.

Alternative Qualifications

• 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.

Safety Manager I

• Minimum qualifications: as listed 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%.

Benefits

• Medical and prescription drug plans that include no additional cost vision coverage.
• Dental plan.
• 401 k 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.

Other Items to 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.
• 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.

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.