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SUMMARY 

Mortenson is seeking an experienced Safety Manager, responsible for providing management, leadership, direction and support within Mortenson's Zero Injury Safety program for multiple project teams and construction sites.

RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Oversee, lead, and manage the implementation of the Zero Injury Safety Program and lead project management in the development of site-specific safety plans across multiple project sites. Assist the operating group safety director in group level safety and health initiatives as requested.


• Plan, lead and manage the implementation of delegated Zero Injury Safety Program elements and initiatives throughout the operating group. Lead and support safety program collaboration across multiple different organizations, such as trade partners and joint-venture partners.


• Support company level initiatives through direct effort contribution.


• Conduct and review site hazard assessments with project management during planning and construction phases.


• Develop operating group specific safety orientation content for use across projects.


• Identify training needs, develop, schedule, and conduct safety training, including train-the-trainer sessions.


• Oversee project documentation, tracking and analysis of all Safety, Injury and Hazard statistics, trend analyses, and OSHA reports. Direct and lead project management in development and follow through on improvement action plans as necessary.


• Monitor onsite construction activities through audits and observations. Document deficiencies and corrective actions.


• Lead incident reporting, investigation and analysis.


• Collaborate with Risk Management department.


• Coach operating group engineers in submittal / plan review.


• Review project work plans to ensure safety is adequately incorporated.


• Participate in and contribute to project planning and hazard analysis.


• Provide professional direction and mentorship to Safety staff.


• Mentor operating group safety engineers, work with project teams to provide development opportunities and delegate assignments in order to further growth


• Act as a resource and provide technical assistance to the project team, and onsite safety engineers.


• Maintain operational knowledge of construction safety, OSHA, ANSI, and other applicable standards, regulations, and procedures.


• Act as resource for safety issues or concerns to all project team members and operating group management.


• Attend and/or lead safety meetings.


• Support operating group safety director and safety leadership team in achieving and maintaining operating group safety performance metrics.


• Contribute in the annual review process of operating group safety engineers/managers as requested.


• Effectively work and build relationships with those of diverse backgrounds and organizational levels.


• Assist in incident response for operating group / organization as needed.


• Lead team members by example, offer effective coaching and feedback, and effectively manage performance.


• All other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS 

• Bachelor's Degree in safety, occupational health or related field;


• Minimum six years of experience in a construction safety role or equivalent related experience


• If no Bachelor's degree - high school diploma plus CHST, OSHA 500, and a minimum 12 years of continuous construction experience leading crews and planning work, to include at least seven years as a dedicated construction safety professional responsible for managing project safety programs, conducting and reviewing hazard analyses and developing controls, conducting safety training, and planning work activities or equivalent experience in a relevant field.


• Certified Safety Professional (CSP) preferred.


• Valid driver’s license.


• Detail orientation sufficient to organize and manage multiple project teams


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


• Shown positive and professional attitude, and 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 including an 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


• Current driver’s license 


• Shown ability to fulfill all responsibilities for multiple, complex projects 


• Detail orientation sufficient to organize and manage multiple project tasks 


• Basic understanding of construction law and generally accepted business practices 


• Microsoft Office skills at an intermediate level 


• Shown positive and professional attitude, and strong customer service skills 


• Ability to interpret and communicate Mortenson policies 


• Active listening skills and effective communication including an 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 

Mortenson is an EOE/Affirmative Action/M/F/Veteran/Disabled employer. 

Visa sponsorship is not offered for this position. 

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. 

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