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Safety Manager I

M.A. Mortenson Company·Full Time·Posted October 1, 2026

Location
Washington, DC + 1 more
Pay
$100k – $150k

Lead construction safety programs across multiple project sites with Mortenson; travel up to 100%.

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Job Summary

Mortenson is hiring a Safety Manager I to guide safety programs across multiple construction sites and support project teams, with possible supervision of safety staff.

Responsibilities

  • Lead implementation of the company safety program and develop site-specific electrical safety plans with project teams.
  • Identify training needs and deliver orientations, electrical safety instruction, and train-the-trainer sessions.
  • Review safety submittals, join subcontractor planning meetings, and mentor safety staff.
  • Track and analyze safety and incident data, conduct site audits, assist with major incident reviews, and monitor subcontractor safety.

Required Experience

  • Bachelor’s degree in safety, occupational health, or equivalent, plus at least six years of construction safety experience; alternatively, a high school diploma, CHST, OSHA 500, and at least 10 years of construction experience leading crews and planning work.
  • At least six years as a dedicated construction safety professional managing project safety programs, hazard analyses, controls, training, and work planning, or equivalent experience.
  • CSP preferred; current driver’s license required.
  • Experience with Microsoft Office and relevant safety software, along with communication, leadership, presentation, and organizational skills.
  • Ability to travel up to 100%.

Compensation and Benefits

Base pay is $100,100-$150,200, with location-based increases for certain listed markets. The role is eligible for an incentive plan. Benefits include medical, prescription, vision and dental coverage, a 401(k) with company match, paid leave, insurance, tuition reimbursement, adoption assistance, and other wellness and work-life resources.

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