Safety Manager

Safety Manager I 

SUMMARY  

Mortenson is currently seeking a passionate Safety Manager I who can interact with a variety of staff at all levels in an ever-changing environment, remaining flexible, resourceful, proactive and efficient with a high level of professionalism and confidentiality.  The Safety Manager will provide management, leadership, direction, and support within Mortenson’s Zero Injury Safety program for multiple project teams and construction sites. The Safety Manager may also have supervisory responsibility to one or more safety professionals.  

RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Provide safety oversight, leadership, and direction in the implementation of 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 electrical 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, Senior Safety Engineers, and Coordinators 

• Oversee documentation, tracking, and analysis of all Safety, Injury, and Hazard statistics, trend analyses, and OSHA reports 

• Conduct work area safety audits 

• Conduct or assist with major incident analysis 

• Monitor and review subcontractor activities for safety concerns 

QUALIFICATIONS 

• Bachelor's degree in safety, occupational health, or equivalent 

• Minimum six years of construction safety experience 

OR 

• High school diploma, 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, conducting/reviewing hazard analyses, developing controls, conducting safety training, and planning work activities (or equivalent experience) 

• Certified Safety Professional (CSP) certification preferred 

• Current driver's license