Senior Construction Safety Leader

M. A. Mortenson Company; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 129,000; 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

Mental health resources

Job summary

Mortenson is seeking a Senior Safety Engineer to implement the Zero Injury Safety program across multiple project sites and ensure a safe work environment for team members, subcontractors, and visitors.

This role offers two levels with pay ranges based on experience and location; Seattle, WA is included in higher ranges. Base pay is positioned within stated ranges and eligible for Mortenson’s incentive plan.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in safety, occupational health, or equivalent.
• Or high school diploma with CHST Certification, OSHA 500, and 10+ years in construction safety.
• Minimum four years of construction safety experience.
• Current valid driver’s license.
• Detail-oriented with the ability to organize and manage multiple project tasks.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and relevant safety software programs.
• Willingness to travel up to 100%.

Responsibilities

• Implement and administer safety programs at worksites, including site-specific safety activities and training programs
• Document and track safety violations, conduct safety audits, and analyze loss control data
• Lead OSHA reporting, monitor subcontractor activities, and review safety submittals
• Record, monitor, and analyze safety, injury, and hazard statistics
• Provide safety-related information, evaluate industrial hygiene concerns, and maintain knowledge of safety standards
• Serve as a resource for safety issues, attend safety meetings, and assist with major incident analysis
• Work with client safety personnel, union representatives, and insurance risk engineers
• Ensure maintenance and inspection of safety equipment and build relationships with diverse backgrounds and organizational levels

Skills

Safety program management

Hazard analysis

Stakeholder communication

Travel up to 100%

OSHA knowledge

Education

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

High school diploma with CHST/OSHA 500 and 10+ years safety experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Safety software

Job description

Mortenson is seeking a Senior Safety Engineer to implement the Zero Injury Safety program across multiple project sites and ensure a safe work environment for team members, subcontractors, and visitors.

This role offers two levels with pay ranges based on experience and location; Seattle, WA is included in higher ranges. Base pay is positioned within stated ranges and eligible for Mortenson’s incentive plan.