
Safety Director · Commercial · Full Time
Safety Manager I
M.A. Mortenson CompanyCantua Creek, CA
- $100k–$150k a year
- 100% travel with rotations
Lead construction safety programs across multiple project sites for Mortenson, with 100% travel and rotational assignments.
- Type
- Full Time
- Sector
- Commercial
- Travel
- 100% travel with rotations
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Safety directors in California
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About the role
Job Summary
Mortenson is hiring a Safety Manager I to guide safety programs across multiple construction projects and provide leadership to project teams and safety staff.
Responsibilities
- Oversee implementation of the company’s safety program across project sites and support teams in developing electrical safety plans.
- Identify training needs, deliver safety orientations and electrical training, and lead train-the-trainer sessions.
- Review safety submittals, participate in subcontractor planning meetings, and monitor subcontractor work for safety risks.
- Mentor safety personnel, maintain and analyze safety records and OSHA reports, conduct site audits, and assist with major incident reviews.
Required Experience
- Typically requires a bachelor’s degree in safety, occupational health, or equivalent, plus at least six years of construction safety experience.
- Alternatively, a high school diploma, CHST certification, OSHA 500, ten years of construction experience leading crews and planning work, and six years in a dedicated construction safety role may qualify.
- CSP certification is preferred. A current driver’s license, Microsoft Office and safety software skills, and ability to travel up to 100% are required.
Compensation and Benefits
Base pay is $100,100–$150,200, with higher ranges for certain listed office locations. The role is eligible for an incentive plan. Benefits include medical, prescription, vision and dental coverage, 401(k) matching, paid leave, insurance, tuition reimbursement, adoption assistance, and a gym membership discount.
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Safety directors in California
$110k–$129k
Middle half of 8 posted jobs, last 12 months
Mostly from states that require posted pay.
This job’s pay is within the middle half.
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