Senior Safety Manager - Data Center Construction

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. 

#LI-HC1 #IND-FYR

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.