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Senior Safety Engineer
Summary
Mortenson is currently seeking a Senior Safety Engineer 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.
Responsibilities
Implement and administer safety programs at worksites, including site-specific safety activities and training programs
Document and track safety violations, conduct safety audits, and analyze loss control data
Lead OSHA reporting, monitor subcontractor activities, and review safety submittals
Record, monitor, and analyze safety, injury, and hazard statistics
Provide safety-related information, evaluate industrial hygiene concerns, and maintain knowledge of safety standards
Serve as a resource for safety issues, attend safety meetings, and assist with major incident analysis
Work with client safety personnel, union representatives, and insurance risk engineers
Ensure maintenance and inspection of safety equipment and build relationships with diverse backgrounds and organizational levels
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in safety, occupational health, or equivalent; or high school diploma with CHST Certification, OSHA 500, and 10 years of construction experience
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:
(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
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.
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.
Summary
Mortenson is currently seeking a Senior Safety Engineer 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.
Responsibilities
Implement and administer safety programs at worksites, including site-specific safety activities and training programs
Document and track safety violations, conduct safety audits, and analyze loss control data
Lead OSHA reporting, monitor subcontractor activities, and review safety submittals
Record, monitor, and analyze safety, injury, and hazard statistics
Provide safety-related information, evaluate industrial hygiene concerns, and maintain knowledge of safety standards
Serve as a resource for safety issues, attend safety meetings, and assist with major incident analysis
Work with client safety personnel, union representatives, and insurance risk engineers
Ensure maintenance and inspection of safety equipment and build relationships with diverse backgrounds and organizational levels
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in safety, occupational health, or equivalent; or high school diploma with CHST Certification, OSHA 500, and 10 years of construction experience
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:
(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 $87,200 MIN - $117,700 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%).
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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.
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.
Salary : $87,200 - $117,700
