Senior Safety Engineer II

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Mortenson is currently seeking a passionate Senior Safety Engineer II who is looking for a supportive leader with the ability to 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 Senior Safety Engineer will work to implement Mortenson’s Zero Injury Safety program across multiple project sites and ensure a safe work environment for team members, subcontractors, and visitors to the construction work site.

• Implement Mortenson’s Zero Injury Safety program, develop and administer site‑specific safety plans, and monitor construction activities to ensure a safe and healthy work environment for large project sites or multiple smaller sites.
• Oversee, lead, and manage the implementation of the Zero Injury Safety Program and lead project management in developing site‑specific safety plans for a single project site.
• Assist the operating group safety director in group‑level safety and health initiatives as requested.
• Develop, coordinate, and conduct project safety orientation and training programs.
• Provide coaching and conduct train‑the‑trainer sessions for engineers on assigned projects.
• Conduct project’s loss‑control data/document collection and trend analysis, and support project management in developing and implementing improvement action plans as necessary.
• Record, monitor, and analyze leading and trailing safety, injury, and hazard data.
• Assist with incident reporting, investigation, and analysis.
• Lead injury and case management (return to work and modified duty assignments).
• Review safety submittals and attend precon/prep meetings with subcontractors.
• Monitor and review trade partner work plans and activities for safety concerns.
• Coach safety engineers on assigned projects in submittal/plan review.
• Participate in and contribute to project planning and hazard analysis.
• Mentor safety engineers working on the same project assignments, provide development opportunities, and delegate assignments to further growth.
• Act as a resource and provide technical assistance to the project team and onsite safety engineers.
• Evaluate and offer solutions for industrial hygiene concerns.
• Maintain operational knowledge of construction safety, OSHA, ANSI, and other applicable standards, regulations, and procedures.
• Act as a resource for safety issues or concerns to all project team members.
• Attend and/or lead safety meetings.
• Accompany safety, health, insurance, and OSHA personnel on work‑site tours.
• Effectively work and build relationships with those of diverse backgrounds and organizational levels.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Safety, Occupational Health, or related field.

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• High school diploma plus CHST, OSHA 500 and minimum of ten years construction experience leading crews and planning work, including at least six years as a dedicated construction safety professional responsible for managing safety programs, conducting hazard analysis and developing controls, and planning work activities or equivalent experience in a relevant field.
• Minimum five years of construction safety experience.
• Detail orientation sufficient to organize and support multiple project tasks.
• Ability to work in Microsoft Office and pertinent safety related software programs.
• Show positive and professional attitude, and strong customer service skills.
• Ability to interpret and communicate and apply Mortenson policies.
• Ability to coach and mentor project team members in safety management skills.
• Active listening skills and effective communication including an openness to diverse input and feedback.
• Ability to travel up to 100%.
• Valid driver’s license.

• Medical and prescription drug plans that includes no additional cost vision coverage.
• Dental plan.
• 401(k) 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…