Senior Safety Manager

Mortenson•Lincoln, NE

About The Position

Mortenson is seeking a Senior Safety Manager to provide management, leadership, direction, and support for the company’s Zero Injury Safety program across multiple project teams and construction sites. The position leads safety initiatives and collaboration with internal organizations, trade partners, and joint-venture partners; supports project planning and construction through hazard assessments, training, audits, and corrective actions; and oversees safety documentation, statistics, incident investigations, and reporting. The Senior Safety Manager also mentors Safety staff, maintains knowledge of applicable construction safety standards and regulations, and supports safety leadership in meeting performance metrics and responding to incidents. Travel may be required up to 100%. The role is eligible for Mortenson’s incentive plan. Visa sponsorship is not offered.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Safety, Occupational Health, or a related field; alternatively, a high school diploma plus CHST, OSHA 500, and a minimum of 14 years of continuous construction experience leading crews and planning work.
At least eight years as a dedicated construction safety professional managing large or multiple-project safety programs, conducting and reviewing hazard analyses, developing controls, and conducting safety training.
Organizational and computer skills to support multiple project teams and act as a regional or market safety lead where appropriate.
Positive and professional attitude, strong customer service skills, and 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.
Ability to travel up to 100%.
Knowledge of Equal Employment Opportunity, inclusive behaviors, and Affirmative Action Plans.
Valid driver’s license.
Must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. without employment visa sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

Experience working on very large, complex projects with a high volume of subcontractor workers.
Experience managing a team of safety professionals.
Certified Safety Professional (CSP) certification.

Responsibilities

Plan, lead, and manage 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 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.

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.
Incentive plan eligibility.