Senior Safety Engineer II

Mortenson • Denver, CO

7d • $95,700 - $129,200

About The Position

Mortenson is seeking a Senior Safety Engineer II to implement the company’s Zero Injury Safety program across multiple project sites and help ensure a safe work environment for team members, subcontractors, and visitors at construction sites. The role calls for someone who can work effectively with staff at all levels in a changing environment while remaining flexible, resourceful, proactive, efficient, professional, and discreet.

The Senior Safety Engineer develops and administers site-specific safety plans, oversees safety program implementation, supports operating-group initiatives, and helps project teams identify and address safety risks. The position includes training, coaching, incident and injury management, safety data analysis, subcontractor plan review, and mentoring safety engineers. The role may support larger project sites or multiple smaller sites, and includes travel of up to 100%.

The base pay range is $95,700 to $129,200, with higher ranges for certain office locations. Actual pay within the range depends on factors including knowledge, skills, experience, and internal equity. The position is eligible for Mortenson’s incentive plan. Visa sponsorship is not offered, and applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without employment visa sponsorship.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Safety, Occupational Health, or a related field; alternatively, a high school diploma plus CHST, OSHA 500, and at least ten years of construction experience leading crews and planning work, including at least six years as a dedicated construction safety professional responsible for managing safety programs, conducting hazard analysis and developing controls, and planning work activities, or equivalent experience in a relevant field.
• At least five years of construction safety experience.
• Detail orientation sufficient to organize and support multiple project tasks.
• Ability to work in Microsoft Office and relevant safety-related software programs.
• Positive and professional attitude and strong customer service skills.
• Ability to interpret, communicate, and apply Mortenson policies.
• Ability to coach and mentor project team members in safety management skills.
• Active listening skills and effective communication, including openness to diverse input and feedback.
• Ability to travel up to 100%.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without employment visa sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Implement Mortenson’s Zero Injury Safety program, develop and administer site-specific safety plans, and monitor construction activities to ensure a safe and healthy work environment on larger project sites or multiple smaller project sites.
• Oversee, lead, and manage implementation of the Zero Injury Safety Program and lead project management in developing site-specific safety plans for a single project site.
• Assist the operating group safety director with group-level safety and health initiatives as requested.
• Develop, coordinate, and conduct project safety orientations and training programs.
• Coach engineers and conduct train-the-trainer sessions on assigned projects.
• Collect project loss-control data and documentation, analyze trends, and support project management in developing and implementing improvement action plans.
• Record, monitor, and analyze leading and trailing safety, injury, and hazard data.
• Assist with incident reporting, investigation, and analysis.
• Lead injury and case management, including return-to-work and modified-duty assignments.
• Review safety submittals and attend preconstruction and preparation meetings with subcontractors.
• Monitor and review trade partner work plans and activities for safety concerns.
• Coach safety engineers on submittal and plan review for assigned projects.
• Participate in and contribute to project planning and hazard analysis.
• Mentor safety engineers on the same project assignments, provide development opportunities, and delegate assignments to support their growth.
• Act as a resource and provide technical assistance to the project team and onsite safety engineers.
• Evaluate industrial hygiene concerns and offer solutions.
• Maintain operational knowledge of construction safety, OSHA, ANSI, and other applicable standards, regulations, and procedures.
• Serve as a resource for safety issues and concerns for all project team members.
• Attend and/or lead safety meetings.
• Accompany safety, health, insurance, and OSHA personnel on work-site tours.
• Build effective working relationships with people from diverse backgrounds and organizational levels.

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 extensive work-life resources.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Adoption assistance.
• Gym membership discount program.
• Eligibility for Mortenson’s incentive plan.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior