Senior Safety Manager

Mortenson; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 113,500 - 170,300; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and prescription plans

Dental plan

401(k) retirement plan with match

Paid time off and holidays

Life/AD&D and disability insurance

Mental health resources

Tuition reimbursement

Adoption assistance

Gym membership discount

Job summary

Mortenson is seeking a Senior Safety Manager to lead the Zero Injury Safety program across multiple project teams and construction sites. The role emphasizes planning, training, audits, and incident analysis to improve safety performance.

The candidate will guide safety staff, collaborate with trade partners, review hazard analyses, and ensure compliance with OSHA/ANSI standards while supporting leadership in achieving safety metrics.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Safety or related field.
• High school diploma plus CHST and OSHA 500 with 14 years of construction safety leadership.
• Experience on large, complex projects with many subcontractors.
• Experience leading a safety program across multiple projects.
• CSP certification preferred.
• Strong communication, leadership and teaching skills.
• Willingness to travel up to 100%.
• Knowledge of EEO/affirmative action policies.
• Valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Plan, lead, and manage Zero Injury Safety Program elements across the operating group.
• Lead safety program collaboration with trade partners and joint-venture partners.
• Conduct site hazard assessments with project management during planning and construction.
• Develop, schedule, and conduct safety training and orientation content.
• Oversee documentation, tracking, and OSHA reports; analyze safety metrics.
• Monitor site activities through audits and document deficiencies and corrective actions.
• Lead incident reporting, investigation, and analysis; coach safety managers.
• Provide direction and mentorship to Safety staff and develop opportunities.
• Maintain knowledge of OSHA/ANSI standards and procedures.
• Support safety leadership to achieve metrics and incident response.

Skills

Leadership

Safety mgmt

Hazard analysis

Train-the-trainer

Incident investigation

Public speaking

Team coaching

OSHA standards

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Safety/related field

CHST / OSHA 500

CSP (Certified Safety Professional)

Job description

Mortenson is looking for a Senior Safety Manager to lead and support the Zero Injury Safety program across multiple project teams and construction sites.

Responsibilities

• Plan, lead, and manage the implementation of Zero Injury Safety Program elements and initiatives throughout the operating group
• Lead and support safety program collaboration across multiple organizations, including trade partners and joint‑venture partners
• Conduct and review site hazard assessments with project management during planning and construction phases
• Develop, schedule, and conduct safety training, including train‑the‑trainer sessions, and create group‑specific safety orientation content
• Oversee project documentation, tracking, and analysis of all Safety, Injury, and Hazard statistics, trend analyses, and OSHA reports
• Monitor onsite construction activities through audits and observations, documenting deficiencies and corrective actions
• Lead incident reporting, investigation, and analysis, and coach safety managers in high‑risk plan review
• Provide professional direction and mentorship to Safety staff, including development opportunities and hosting learning sessions
• Maintain operational knowledge of construction safety, OSHA, ANSI, and other applicable standards, regulations, and procedures
• Support the operating group safety director and safety leadership team in achieving and maintaining safety performance metrics, and assist in incident response as needed

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Safety, Occupational Health, or related field
• High school diploma plus CHST, OSHA 500 and a minimum of 14 years of continuous construction experience leading crews and planning work, including at least eight years as a dedicated construction safety professional responsible for managing large project and/or multi‑project safety programs, conducting and reviewing hazard analyses and developing controls, conducting safety training, and working with project teams and leadership to plan work activities; preferred experience on very large, complex projects with a high volume of subcontractor workers and managing a team of safety professionals
• At least eight years as a dedicated construction safety professional managing large project/multi‑project safety program, conducting hazard analyses, developing controls, and conducting safety training
• Experience working on large, complex projects with a high volume of subcontractor workers
• Managing a team of safety professionals preferred
• Certified Safety Professional (CSP) preferred
• Organizational and computer skills to support multiple project teams, acting as regional/market safety lead where appropriate
• Positive and professional attitude, strong customer service skills, and ability to interpret and communicate company policies
• Effective public speaking and presentation skills, strong teamwork orientation, initiative, communication, problem‑solving, and leadership skills
• Ability to coach and influence operating group and project leaders in safety management
• Active listening skills and effective communication, including openness to diverse input and feedback
• Ability to travel up to 100%
• Knowledge of Equal Employment Opportunity, inclusive behaviors, and affirmative action plans
• Valid driver’s license

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

Compensation

The base pay range for this role is $113,500 MIN – $170,300 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%. This position is eligible for Mortenson’s incentive plan.

Visa & Sponsorship

• Visa sponsorship is not offered for this position.
• Must be currently legally authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship for employment visa status.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Mortenson is an equal opportunity employer and provides equal opportunities of employment to all individuals, regardless of race, religion, gender, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, marital status, or any other legally protected category.