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SUMMARY

Mortenson's Minneapolis Operating Group is seeking a Safety Manager I who will be responsible for providing management, leadership, direction and support within Mortenson’s Zero Injury Safety program for multiple project teams and construction sites. This position could be based at multiple projects across the Midwest.

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 safety program and activities


• Identify training needs and conduct safety orientation and 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


• Lead Return to Work and Modified Duty program


• Collaborate with Risk Management department


• Review project work plans to ensure safety is adequately incorporated

Provide resource of safety related information

• Evaluate and offer solutions for industrial hygiene concerns


• Maintain operational knowledge of construction safety, OSHA, ANSI, and other applicable standards, regulations, laws, and procedures


• Serve as resource for safety issues or concerns for all project team members/operating group management

Other duties as assigned

• Support Operating Group Safety Director and Safety Leadership Team in achieving and maintaining operating group safety performance metrics


• Interface with client safety personnel, union representatives, industry groups, etc.


• Accompany safety, health, insurance and OSHA personnel on work-site tours


• Ensure maintenance and inspection of safety equipment and protective wear


• Contribute in the annual review process of operating group safety engineers as requested

Effectively work and build relationships with those of diverse backgrounds and organizational levels

Lead team members by example, offer effective coaching and feedback, and effectively manage performance

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in safety, occupational health, or equivalent plus


• Minimum seven years of construction safety experience


• If no Bachelor’s degree, high school diploma, CHST Certification, OSHA 500 and a minimum of 12 years of continuous construction experience leading crews and planning work, to include at least seven 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.


• Certified Safety Professional (CSP) certification preferred


• Current driver’s license


• Detail orientation sufficient to organize and manage multiple project tasks


• Ability to work in Microsoft Office and pertinent safety related software programs


• Shown positive and professional attitude, and 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 including an openness to diverse input and feedback


• Ability to travel up to 100% required


• Knowledge of Equal Employment Opportunity, inclusive behaviors, and Affirmative Action plans and their intended use

Mortenson is an EOE/Affirmative Action/M/F/Veteran/Disabled employer.

Visa sponsorship is not offered for this position.

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.

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