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Safety Manager I

Austin, TXOnsiteFull TimeManager / Head$100,100–$150,200 /yrPosted 1 month ago

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Required skills

  • Zero Injury Safety program
  • safety submittals
  • preconstruction meetings
  • subcontractor meetings
  • trend analyses
  • OSHA reports
  • incident analysis
  • subcontractor activities
  • safety concerns
  • safety

Nice to have

  • OSHA 500

Role summary

Mortenson is seeking a passionate Safety Manager I to provide management, leadership, and support for their Zero Injury Safety program across multiple construction sites. This role involves safety oversight, developing site-specific safety programs, conducting training, reviewing subcontractor activities, and analyzing safety statistics. The Safety Manager may also supervise other safety professionals. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in safety or equivalent, with a minimum of six years of construction safety experience, or a high school diploma with specific certifications and ten years of experience leading crews. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and strong communication and leadership skills are essential. Travel up to 100% is required.

Safety Manager I 

SUMMARY  

Mortenson is currently seeking a passionate Safety Manager I who can interact with a variety of staff at all levels in an ever-changing environment, remaining flexible, resourceful, proactive and efficient with a high level of professionalism and confidentiality. The Safety Manager will provide management, leadership, direction, and support within Mortenson’s Zero Injury Safety program for multiple project teams and construction sites. The Safety Manager may also have supervisory responsibility to one or more safety professionals.

RESPONSIBILITIES 

  • Provide safety oversight, leadership, and direction in the implementation of 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, Senior Safety Engineers, and Coordinators 

  • Oversee documentation, tracking, and analysis of all 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 

QUALIFICATIONS 

  • Bachelor's degree in safety, occupational health, or equivalent 

  • Minimum six years of construction safety experience 

  • OR 

  • High school diploma, CHST Certification, OSHA 500, and minimum of 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/reviewing hazard analyses, developing controls, conducting safety training, and planning work activities (or equivalent experience) 

  • Certified Safety Professional (CSP) certification preferred 

  • Current driver's license 

  • Detail orientation to organize and manage multiple project tasks 

  • Ability to work in Microsoft Office and pertinent safety-related software programs 

  • Positive and professional attitude, 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 and effective communication, 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 

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 $100,100 - $150,200. (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.

Let’s Redefine Possible®

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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