Senior Safety Engineer II

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

RESPONSIBILITIES

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

QUALIFICATIONS

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

OR

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:

(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 $95,700.00 - $129,200.00. (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.

Visa sponsorship is not offered for this position.

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.