Senior Safety Engineer - Civil

Senior Safety Engineer I

Mortenson is currently seeking a Senior Safety Engineer I that will be responsible for implementing Mortenson's Zero Injury Safety program across multiple project sites and ensuring a safe work environment for team members, subcontractors, and visitors to the construction work site.

Visa sponsor ships are not offered for this position. 100% travel with regular rotations home every 3 weeks for 5 days. Must be willing to travel anywhere in U.S., not just in your home region. This is not an entry level safety position and requires a minimum of 4 years construction experience. The following requirements are non-negotiable. Must have either a 4 yr degree in health or safety OR meet all 3 of the following: 1.

HS Diploma
2. OSHA
30 AND 3. CHST by the BCSP (NCCER, CHSO, SSHO certs do not meet certification requirement).

Responsibilities include implementing and administering safety programs at worksites, including site-specific safety activities and training programs; documenting and tracking safety violations, conducting safety audits, and analyzing loss control data; leading OSHA reporting, monitoring subcontractor activities, and reviewing safety submittals; recording, monitoring, and analyzing safety, injury, and hazard statistics; providing safety-related information, evaluating industrial hygiene concerns, and maintaining knowledge of safety standards;

serving as a resource for safety issues, attending safety meetings, and assisting with major incident analysis; working with client safety personnel, union representatives, and insurance risk engineers; ensuring maintenance and inspection of safety equipment and building relationships with diverse backgrounds and organizational levels.

Qualifications include a bachelor's degree in safety, occupational health, or equivalent; OR high school diploma with CHST Certification, OSHA 500, and a minimum of 10 years construction experience leading crews and planning work, to include at least six years as a dedicated construction safety professional responsible for managing project safety programs, conducting/reviewing hazard analyses and developing controls, conducting safety training, and planning work activities or equivalent experience in a relevant field;

minimum of four years of construction safety experience; current valid driver's license; detail-oriented with the ability to organize and manage multiple project tasks; proficiency in Microsoft Office and relevant safety software programs; positive and professional attitude with strong customer service skills; ability to interpret and communicate Mortenson policies effectively; willingness to travel up to 100%.

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. The base pay range for this role is $89,500 - $120,800.

(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.

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.

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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.