Mortenson Construction

Senior Safety Manager - Data Center Construction

Mortenson Construction$113K — $170K *
Real Estate & Construction
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in Safety, Occupational Health, or related field, or a High school diploma with CHST, OSHA 500 and extensive experience.
  • At least 14 years of continuous construction experience with a focus on safety, including at least 8 years dedicated to managing safety programs.
  • Proven experience on large, complex projects, particularly with many subcontractors involved.
  • Ability to manage a team of safety professionals, with preference given to those with prior management experience.
  • Certified Safety Professional (CSP) is preferred but not mandatory.
  • Strong organizational, communication, and public speaking skills, with an emphasis on customer service.
  • Willingness to travel up to 100% for project needs.

Responsibilities

  • Plan and manage the implementation of Zero Injury Safety Program elements across various teams.
  • Collaborate with organizations, trade partners, and joint-venture partners to enhance safety efforts.
  • Conduct hazard assessments during planning and construction phases with project management.
  • Develop and deliver safety training sessions, including creating specific safety orientation content.
  • Oversee documentation and analysis of Safety, Injury, and Hazard statistics, including OSHA reports.
  • Monitor construction activities through audits and observations, documenting issues and corrective actions.
  • Lead safety incident reporting and investigations, mentoring safety managers in high-risk plan reviews.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical and prescription plans with included vision coverage at no additional cost.
  • Dental insurance coverage.
  • Generous 401k retirement plan with employer matching contributions.
  • Paid time off, holidays, and additional paid leave.
  • Paid Life, AD&D, and disability insurance by the employer.
  • Access to a mental health tool and concierge resources.
  • Tuition reimbursement program for further education.
  • Adoption Assistance for employees and their families.
  • Discounts on gym memberships and wellness programs.
Full Job Description
Job Description

SUMMARY

Mortenson is looking for a Senior Safety Manager who will provide management, leadership, direction, and support within Mortenson's Zero Injury Safety program for multiple project teams and construction sites.

Accepted Locations: Lincoln, NE; Omaha, NE; Cedar, Rapids, IA

RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Plan, lead, and manage the implementation of Zero Injury Safety Program elements and initiatives throughout the operating group


  • Lead and support safety program collaboration across multiple organizations, including trade partners and joint-venture partners


  • Conduct and review site hazard assessments with project management during planning and construction phases


  • Develop, schedule, and conduct safety training, including train-the-trainer sessions, and create group-specific safety orientation content


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


  • Monitor onsite construction activities through audits and observations, documenting deficiencies and corrective actions


  • Lead incident reporting, investigation, and analysis, and coach safety managers in high-risk plan review


  • Provide professional direction and mentorship to Safety staff, including development opportunities and hosting learning sessions


  • Maintain operational knowledge of construction safety, OSHA, ANSI, and other applicable standards, regulations, and procedures


  • Support the operating group safety director and safety leadership team in achieving and maintaining safety performance metrics, and assist in incident response as needed


QUALIFICATIONS

  • Bachelor's Degree in Safety, Occupational Health, or related field


OR

  • High school diploma plus CHST, OSHA 500 and a minimum of 14 years of continuous construction experience leading crews and planning work (including at least eight years as a dedicated construction safety professional responsible for managing large project and/or multi-project safety programs, conducting and reviewing hazard analyses and developing controls, conducting safety training, and working with project teams and leadership to plan work activities) and previous experience working on very large, complex projects with a high volume of subcontractor workers and managing a team of safety professionals' preferred


  • At least eight years as a dedicated construction safety professional managing large project/multi-project safety program, conducting hazard analyses, developing controls, and conducting safety training


  • Experience working on large, complex projects with a high volume of subcontractor workers


  • Managing a team of safety professionals preferred


  • Certified Safety Professional (CSP) preferred


  • Organizational and computer skills to support multiple project teams, acting as regional/market safety lead where appropriate


  • Positive and professional attitude, strong customer service skills, and ability to interpret and communicate company policies


  • Effective public speaking and presentation skills, strong teamwork orientation, initiative, communication, problem-solving, and leadership skills


  • Ability to coach and influence operating group and project leaders in safety management


  • Active listening skills and effective communication, including openness to diverse input and feedback


  • Ability to travel up to 100%


  • Knowledge of Equal Employment Opportunity, inclusive behaviors, and Affirmative Action Plans


  • Valid driver's license


A few benefits offered include:

(for Non-Craft & Non-Union Craft working 25+ hours / week)

  • Medical and prescription drug plans that includes no additional cost vision coverage


  • Dental plan


  • 401k retirement plan with a generous Mortenson match


  • Paid time off, holidays, and other paid leaves


  • Employer paid Life, AD&D, and disability insurance


  • No-Cost mental health tool and concierge with extensive work-life resources


  • Tuition reimbursement


  • Adoption Assistance


  • Gym Membership Discount Program


The base pay range for this role is $113,500 MIN - $170,300 MAX. (Actual range is higher for the following office locations: Denver, CO and Chicago, IL - 5%, Seattle, WA, and Portland, OR - 10%, Washington, D.C. - 12.5%).

Base pay is positioned within the range based on several factors including an individual's knowledge, skills, and experience, with consideration given to internal equity. This position is eligible for Mortenson's incentive plan.

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Please make note:

  • Visa sponsorship is not offered for this position.


  • Our postings are typically open a minimum of 5 days and an average of 44 days.

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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