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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What similar roles post
Safety directors in the South
$111k–$136k
Middle half of 4 posted jobs, last 12 months
This job’s pay is within the middle half.
Safety Manager I