
Senior Safety Manager - Data Center Construction
Required skills
- Zero Injury Safety Program
- OSHA
- ANSI
- Hazard Assessments
- Safety Training
- Incident Reporting
- Safety Statistics
- Trend Analyses
- OSHA Reports
- Safety Audits
Nice to have
- Very large, complex projects
- Teamwork orientation
- Customer service skills
Role summary
Mortenson is seeking a Senior Safety Manager to lead and manage their Zero Injury Safety Program across multiple construction project teams and sites. This role involves planning and implementing safety initiatives, collaborating with various organizations, conducting hazard assessments and training, overseeing safety documentation and statistics, leading incident investigations, and mentoring safety staff. The position requires a Bachelor's degree in Safety or a related field, or a high school diploma with specific certifications and extensive construction safety experience. Key responsibilities include ensuring compliance with safety standards, driving safety performance metrics, and supporting leadership in safety management.
SUMMARY
Mortenson is looking for a Senior Safety Manager who will provide management, leadership, direction, and support within Mortenson's Zero Injury Safety program for multiple project teams and construction sites.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Plan, lead, and manage the 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 all 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
QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor’s Degree in Safety, Occupational Health, or related field
OR
High school diploma plus CHST, OSHA 500 and a minimum of 14 years of continuous construction experience leading crews and planning work (including at least eight years as a dedicated construction safety professional responsible for managing large project and/or multi-project safety programs, conducting and reviewing hazard analyses and developing controls, conducting safety training, and working with project teams and leadership to plan work activities) and previous experience working on very large, complex projects with a high volume of subcontractor workers and managing a team of safety professionals’ preferred
At least eight years as a dedicated construction safety professional managing large project/multi-project safety program, conducting hazard analyses, developing controls, and conducting safety training
Experience working on large, complex projects with a high volume of subcontractor workers
Managing a team of safety professionals preferred
Certified Safety Professional (CSP) preferred
Organizational and computer skills to support multiple project teams, acting as regional/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
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 $113,500 MIN - $170,300 MAX. (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.
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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.
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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.
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