Senior Safety Engineer II

SUMMARY

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 larger project sites or multiple smaller project 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
• 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

A few benefits offered include:

• 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

(for Non‑Craft & Non‑Union Craft working 25+ hours /…