Safety Manager - Data Center Construction

Mortenson•Omaha, NE

12d

About The Position

Mortenson is seeking a Safety Manager to provide management, leadership, direction, and support for its Zero Injury Safety program across multiple project teams and construction sites. The role may include supervisory responsibility for one or more safety professionals. Opportunities are available at Safety Manager I and II levels, with placement based on experience and qualifications. Accepted locations are Omaha, Nebraska, and Lincoln, Nebraska. The position may require travel up to 100%. Compensation depends on factors including experience and location, and the role is eligible for Mortenson’s incentive plan. Visa sponsorship is not offered; candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without employment visa sponsorship.

Requirements

For Safety Manager I: bachelor's degree in safety, occupational health, or equivalent, and at least six years of construction safety experience; alternatively, a high school diploma, CHST certification, OSHA 500, and at least 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 or reviewing hazard analyses, developing controls, conducting safety training, and planning work activities, or equivalent experience.
For Safety Manager II: one year of related experience.
Current driver's license.
Detail orientation and ability to organize and manage multiple project tasks.
Ability to use Microsoft Office and pertinent safety-related software programs.
Positive and professional attitude and 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, effective communication, and 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.
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without employment visa sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

Certified Safety Professional (CSP) certification.

Responsibilities

Provide safety oversight, leadership, and direction in implementing 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 and Senior Safety Engineers and Coordinators.
Oversee documentation, tracking, and analysis of 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.

Benefits

Medical and prescription drug plans, including vision coverage at no additional cost.
Dental plan.
401(k) retirement plan with a 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 work-life resources.
Tuition reimbursement.
Adoption assistance.
Gym membership discount program.
Eligibility for Mortenson’s incentive plan.