Senior Safety Manager - Zero Injury Leader

M. A. Mortenson Company; Los Lunas (NM); On-site; USD 119,000 - 179,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and prescription drug plans

Vision coverage

Dental plan

401k retirement plan with generousMort

Job summary

Mortenson seeks a Senior Safety Manager to lead the Zero Injury Safety program across multiple project teams and sites in New Mexico, with the option to relocate to Denver or continue on future assignments.

You will develop and implement safety strategies, conduct hazard analyses, lead training, manage OSHA reporting, mentor safety staff, and partner with project leaders to drive safety performance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Safety, Occupational Health, or related field (or equivalent combination).
• High school diploma plus CHST, OSHA 500 and extensive construction safety leadership experience preferred.
• CSP certification is preferred but not required; strong organizational and computer skills needed.

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 and review site hazard assessments during planning and construction.
• Develop, schedule, and conduct safety training and orientation content.
• Oversee safety documentation, injury and hazard statistics, and OSHA reporting.
• Monitor construction activities through audits and observations; document deficiencies and actions.
• Lead incident reporting, investigations, and coaching for safety managers.
• Mentor Safety staff and provide development opportunities and learning sessions.
• Maintain knowledge of OSHA, ANSI, and other safety standards and procedures.
• Support safety leadership in achieving safety performance metrics; assist incident response.

Skills

Public speaking

Leadership

Communication

Travel 100%

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Safety, Occupational Health, or related field

High school diploma + CHST, OSHA 500 + 14 years of construction safety experience

Certified Safety Professional (CSP) preferred

Job description

Mortenson seeks a Senior Safety Manager to lead the Zero Injury Safety program across multiple project teams and sites in New Mexico, with the option to relocate to Denver or continue on future assignments.

You will develop and implement safety strategies, conduct hazard analyses, lead training, manage OSHA reporting, mentor safety staff, and partner with project leaders to drive safety performance.