Zero-Injury Construction Safety Manager I

Mortenson Construction; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 100,100 - 160,800; Full time

Job summary

Mortenson Construction is seeking a Safety Manager to lead the Zero Injury Safety program across multiple project sites, mentoring Safety personnel and coordinating with project teams.

The role requires strong safety leadership, proven experience in construction safety, and the ability to train staff, conduct audits, and manage hazard analyses while traveling up to 100% to project sites.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in safety, occupational health, or equivalent.
• Minimum six years of construction safety experience.
• OR high school diploma with 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, hazard analyses, and safety training.
• 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 with strong customer service skills.

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 training programs, including train-the-trainer sessions.
• Review safety submittals and attend preconstruction and preparatory meetings with subcontractors.
• Provide professional direction and mentorship to Safety staff and coordinators.
• Oversee documentation, tracking, and analysis of safety, injury, and hazard statistics 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

Public speaking

Communication skills

Teamwork

Detail orientation

Travel up to 100%

Interpreting policies

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in safety

High school diploma + CHST + OSHA 500

Certified Safety Professional CSP (preferred)

Tools

Safety software

MS Office

Job description

Mortenson Construction is seeking a Safety Manager to lead the Zero Injury Safety program across multiple project sites, mentoring Safety personnel and coordinating with project teams.

The role requires strong safety leadership, proven experience in construction safety, and the ability to train staff, conduct audits, and manage hazard analyses while traveling up to 100% to project sites.