Zero-Injury Safety Manager

Mortenson; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 161,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and prescription drug plans (v

Vision coverage

Dental plan

401k with match

Paid time off

Life/AD&D insurance

Mental health resources

Tuition reimbursement

Adoption assistance

Gym membership discount

Job summary

Mortenson is seeking a proactive Safety Manager to lead the Zero Injury Safety program across multiple project sites. You will mentor safety professionals, manage risk, and drive safety training, audits, and incident reviews.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree in safety or equivalent, six+ years in construction safety, CSP preferred, and up to 100% travel. Strong communication and leadership are essential in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in safety, occupational health, or equivalent.
• Minimum six years of construction safety experience.
• Or high school diploma with CHST, OSHA 500 and 10 years leading crews and planning work.
• At least six years as a dedicated safety professional managing project safety programs.
• CSP certification preferred.
• Current driver's license.
• Detail-oriented and organized across multiple project tasks.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and safety software.
• Excellent communication, customer service, and professionalism.
• Ability to interpret Mortenson policies.
• Strong public speaking and presentation skills.
• Team-oriented with initiative, problem solving and leadership.
• Active listening and openness to diverse input.
• Willingness to travel up to 100%.
• Knowledge of Equal Employment Opportunity and inclusive behaviors.

Responsibilities

• Provide safety oversight and direction for the Zero Injury Safety program across sites.
• Lead project teams in developing site-specific electrical safety programs.
• Identify training needs and conduct safety/orientation training, including train-the-trainer sessions.
• Review safety submittals and attend preconstruction meetings with subs.
• Mentor Safety staff and Coordinators.
• Analyze and track safety, injury, and hazard statistics and OSHA reports.
• Conduct work area safety audits.
• Assist with major incident analysis.
• Monitor subcontractor safety activities.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Multitasking

Leadership

Communication

Public speaking

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in safety/occupational health or equivalent

Six years construction safety experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Safety software

Job description

Mortenson is seeking a proactive Safety Manager to lead the Zero Injury Safety program across multiple project sites. You will mentor safety professionals, manage risk, and drive safety training, audits, and incident reviews.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree in safety or equivalent, six+ years in construction safety, CSP preferred, and up to 100% travel. Strong communication and leadership are essential in a fast-paced environment.