Mortenson Construction

Operating Group Safety Director

Mortenson Construction$100K — $130K *
Real Estate & Construction
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Safety, Occupational Health, or related field, or equivalent experience
  • 10 years of experience in a construction safety role, or 15 years with CHST and OSHA 500 certifications
  • Experience managing project and regional safety programs across multiple sites
  • Previous experience with zero-injury safety program preferred
  • Certified Safety Professional (CSP) certification is a plus
  • Current driver’s license required
  • Strong interpersonal skills for diverse interactions

Responsibilities

  • Implement the Zero Injury Safety program across project teams
  • Conduct site safety reviews and provide oversight
  • Develop and lead company training and orientation programs
  • Analyze operating group loss control data and trends
  • Mentor and evaluate performance of safety engineers and managers
  • Build effective relationships with team members and stakeholders
  • Provide technical assistance to senior management and project teams

Benefits

  • Opportunity for extensive travel (up to 100%)
  • Mentorship and leadership development opportunities
  • Engagement with a Zero Injury Safety philosophy
  • Dynamic work environment with diverse team interactions
  • Potential for career advancement in safety management
Full Job Description
Job Description

PRIMARY PURPOSE OF POSITION

Serve as a safety resource to the Operating Group management team and assist project management teams in site loss control activities.

KEY RESULT AREAS (ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS)

Implement the Zero Injury Safety program
  1. Direct project teams with site specific safety programs
  2. Conduct and review site

Provide technical assistance to Project Teams, Senior Executive Leadership Team, and Safety Engineers
  1. Manage and oversee Operating Group Safety Engineers
  2. Review and monitor subcontractor activities at the Operating Group level

Develop, implement, and lead company and project training and orientation
  1. Recognize and develop new training as needed for project and leadership support
  2. Ensure corrective management action when required

Conduct operating group loss control data and documentation collection. Develop loss trend analysis reports.

Mentor, manage, and provide timely performance evaluations of Safety Engineer I & II, Senior Safety Engineer, and Safety Manager

Effectively work and build relationships with those of diverse backgrounds and organizational levels

Lead team members by example, offer effective coaching and feedback, and effectively manage performance

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
  1. Strong interpersonal skills with ability to work effectively with a broad range of individuals, from craft worker to senior management
  2. Commitment and passion for the Zero Injuries Philosophy and integration of safety and operation
  3. Active listening skills and effective communication including an openness to diverse input and feedback
  4. Strong teamwork orientation
  5. Positive attitude and professional customer service skills
  6. Ability to travel overnight up to 100%
  7. Knowledge of Equal Employment Opportunity, inclusive behaviors, and Affirmative Action plans and their intended use


EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
  1. Bachelor's degree in Safety, Occupational Health, or related field, and -
  2. Minimum 10 years of experience in a construction safety role or equivalent related experience
  3. OR - high school diploma plus CHST Certification, OSHA 500 certification, and a minimum of 15 years of continuous construction experience leading crews and planning work (including at least 10 years as a dedicated construction safety professional responsible for managing project and/or regional safety programs, conducting/reviewing hazard analyses and developing controls, conducting safety training, and working with project teams and leadership to plan work activities)
  4. Experience providing support to multiple project sites simultaneously and managing a team of safety professionals
  5. Previous experience managing a zero-injury safety program a plus
  6. Certified Safety Professional (CSP) certification preferred
  7. Current driver's license


ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

This position requires the following with or without an accommodation; sitting, seeing, hearing, and utilization of a computer and office equipment. The working environment consists of indoor and climate-controlled settings.

This position requires the following with or without an accommodation; sitting, walking, standing, lifting, climbing, pushing, pulling, hearing, visual acuity, and utilization of a computer and office equipment. This person must be physically capable of reviewing a jobsite multiple times daily. The working environments consist of exposure to dirt, heat, noise, dust, and outdoor weather; as well as indoor and climate-controlled settings.

This position description is not intended to be a comprehensive list of the duties and responsibilities of the position. The duties and responsibilities of this position may change without notice.

About Mortenson Construction

Mortenson Construction is a construction company that provides services in the areas of commercial, institutional, and energy construction. The company offers planning, design, and construction management services for various projects, including healthcare, education, sports, and entertainment facilities, as well as wind, solar, and hydroelectric power plants. Mortenson Construction serves clients in the public and private sectors, including federal, state, and local governments, as well as commercial and institutional clients. The company was founded in 1954 and is headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
Learn more about Mortenson Construction
Size
7,000 employees
Industry
Net Income
$200 million
5 Year Trend
+10%
Revenue
$5 billion

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