Instructional Designer I - Safety

Mortenson External Career Site • Minneapolis, MN

9h • $68,700 - $92,800

About The Position

Mortenson is currently seeking an Instructional Designer I – Safety that will be responsible for designing and developing online, instructor-led, and virtual courses to help team members successfully perform in role while driving business results. A key focus is collaborating closely with Mortenson’s Safety Team to create impactful safety learning programs that align with organizational goals and compliance standards.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Instructional Design, Education, or related field, or equivalent experience.
• Minimum two years' experience in instructional design, adult learning theory, and technical writing or relevant experience.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to work with various personalities and work styles.
• Ability to build strong partnerships with Safety Business Service Group and other stakeholders.
• Shown ability to work independently and value a collaborative and team-oriented culture.
• Excellent organizational and multi-tasking skills.
• Strong writing skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to consistently meet deadlines and produce high-quality work.
• Active listening skills and openness to diverse input and feedback.
• Ability to travel approximately 15%.

Nice To Haves

• Experience leading instructional design or learning solution development in a corporate, enterprise-scale environment preferred.
• Familiarity with tools such as Articulate Storyline and graphic design software preferred.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the Safety Business Service Group and subject matter experts to design courses that meet business and learner requirements.
• Design learning solutions specifically for frontline, non-desk team members, using mobile-first, field-ready formats that can be accessed on jobsites and in low-bandwidth environments.
• Embed safety learning into daily work moments (e.g., toolbox talks, pre-task planning, job hazard analysis, and supervisor-led discussions).
• Design safety learning that drives observable behavior change in the field, not just completion or compliance.
• Apply instructional design skills to a variety of safety learning projects, ensuring engaging and effective experiences.
• Write design documents and course materials such as storyboards and instructor-led training guides using creative solutions for effective learning.
• Ensure learning materials are accessible and usable for diverse frontline audiences, including varying literacy levels, languages, and learning preferences.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of safety learning approaches based on field feedback, data, and evolving risk profiles.
• Manage course development projects including timeline, resources, and budget.
• All other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees