Safety Manager I - Civil

Mortenson • Kewanee, IL

17h

About The Position

Mortenson is currently seeking a passionate Safety Manager I for our CIvil Operating Group who can 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 Safety Manager will provide management, leadership, direction, and support within Mortenson’s Zero Injury Safety program for multiple project teams and construction sites. The Safety Manager may also have supervisory responsibility to one or more safety professionals.
Position does not offer Sponsorship.
100% travel is required anywhere in the U.S.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in safety, occupational health, or equivalent
• Minimum six years of construction safety experience
• OR
• High school diploma, CHST Certification, OSHA 500, and minimum of 10 years of continuous construction experience leading crews and planning work
• At least six years as a dedicated construction safety professional managing project safety programs, conducting/reviewing hazard analyses, developing controls, conducting safety training, and planning work activities (or equivalent experience)
• Current driver's license
• Detail orientation to organize and manage multiple project tasks
• Ability to work in Microsoft Office and pertinent safety-related software programs
• Positive and professional attitude, 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, 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

Nice To Haves

• Certified Safety Professional (CSP) certification preferred

Responsibilities

• Provide safety oversight, leadership, and direction in the implementation of the Zero Injury Safety program across multiple project sites
• Lead project management teams in developing site-specific electrical safety programs and activities
• Identify training needs and conduct safety orientation and electrical training programs, including train-the-trainer sessions
• Review safety submittals and attend preconstruction and preparatory meetings with subcontractors
• Provide professional direction and mentorship to Safety, Senior Safety Engineers, and Coordinators
• Oversee documentation, tracking, and analysis of all Safety, Injury, and Hazard statistics, trend analyses, and OSHA reports
• Conduct work area safety audits
• Conduct or assist with major incident analysis
• Monitor and review subcontractor activities for safety concerns

Benefits

• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level