Posted Sep 28, 2026

Safety Manager I

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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  Detail orientation to organize and manage multiple project tasks  Ability to work in Microsoft Office and pertinent safety-related software programs  Positive and professional attitude, strong customer service skills  Ability to interpret and communicate Mortenson policies  Effective public speaking and presentation skills  Strong teamwork orientation, initiative, communication, problem-solving, and leadership skills  Active listening skills and effective communication, openness to diverse input and feedback  Ability to travel up to 100%  Knowledge of Equal Employment Opportunity, inclusive behaviors, and Affirmative Action plans and their intended use    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 $100,100 - $150,200. (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.     #LI-JN1 #LI-<>     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  As a top builder, developer, and EPC (Engineering, Procurement, and Construction), our expertise spans markets like sports, renewable energy, data centers, healthcare, and more. We are builders at heart, working to ensure the built environment has a lasting positive impact.      Let’s Redefine Possible®     Equal Employment Opportunity  Your uniqueness brings new and creative perspectives to the team. Mortenson is committed to providing equal opportunities of employment (EOE) to all individuals, regardless of your race, religion, gender, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, marital status or any other legally protected category.     Other Items to Note  Mortenson reserves the right to hire any individual without legal or financial obligation on unwanted solicitations. No agency emails, calls, or solicitations are accepted without a valid agreement.  Must be currently legally authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H1B status, 0-1, TN, CPT, OPT, etc.). We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.