Senior Safety Manager

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plan

Dental plan

401k match

Paid time off

Life/AD&D insurance

Mental health resources

Tuition reimbursement

Gym discount

Job summary

Mortenson Construction is seeking a Senior Safety Manager to lead the Zero Injury Safety program across multiple project teams and sites. You will drive safety strategy, conduct hazard analyses, and develop site-specific training.

You will mentor safety staff, coordinate with partners, ensure OSHA compliance, and report on safety metrics. Applicants should have a safety degree, CSP preferred, and a track record of managing large complex projects with diverse workforces.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Safety, Occupational Health, or related field.
• Minimum 14 years of construction experience with 8+ years as safety professional.
• Experience on large, complex projects with many subcontractors.
• Certified Safety Professional (CSP) preferred
• Valid driver’s license and ability to travel up to 100%

Responsibilities

• Plan, lead, and manage Zero Injury Safety Program elements across the operating group.
• Lead safety program collaboration with trade and joint-venture partners.
• Conduct hazard assessments with project management during planning and construction.
• Develop and conduct safety training, including trainer sessions.
• Oversee safety metrics, OSHA reports, and incident analysis.
• Coach safety managers and mentor safety staff; lead investigations.

Skills

Public speaking

Leadership

Teamwork

Communication

Problem-solving

Travel up to 100%

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Safety/OSH

CSP preferred

OSHA 500

Job description

Senior Safety Manager

Mortenson is looking for a Senior Safety Manager who will provide management, leadership, direction, and support within Mortenson's Zero Injury Safety program for 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) and previous experience working on very large, complex projects with a high volume of subcontractor workers and managing a team of safety professionals preferred
• 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 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

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%).

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.

WORK AUTHORIZATION

• 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 (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.