Senior Safety Manager- Advanced Manufacturing Group

Senior Safety Manager 

  

SUMMARY  

Mortenson's Advanced Manufacturing Group 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. 

 

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 

• Minimum 14 years of continuous construction experience leading crews and planning work 

• 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 

• Working with project teams and leadership to plan work activities 

• Previous experience working on very large, complex projects with a high volume of subcontractor workers 

• Managing a team of safety professionals preferred 

• Minimum eight years of experience in a construction safety role or equivalent related experience 

• 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, and strong customer service skills 

• 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 

• Willingness to travel 

• 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 insuran