Operating Group Safety Director – Structured Cabling

Mortenson

Operating Group Safety Director overseeing safety initiatives for the construction industry. Leading safety programs and mentoring teams in a traveling capacity across multiple sites.

Posted 5/29/2026full-timeRemote • Minnesota • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $136,600 - $205,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Implement the Zero Injury Safety program
Direct project teams with site-specific safety programs
Oversee Company Safety directives at the Group Level and participate in creating and maintaining Standard Work Instructions (SWIs)
Provide technical assistance to Project Teams, Senior Executive Leadership Team, and Safety Engineers
Manage and oversee Operating Group Safety Engineers and review subcontractor activities at the Group level
Work with Group Leadership to ensure consistency of the Safety message
Develop, implement, and lead company and project training and orientation, recognizing and developing new training as needed
Ensure corrective management action when required and conduct loss control data collection and trend analysis
Mentor, manage, and evaluate Safety Engineers and Managers, lead CIA discussions and investigations, and work with occupational health partners to manage incidents

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Safety, Occupational Health, or related field and a minimum of 10 years of experience in a construction safety role or equivalent related experience
OR High school diploma plus CHST Certification, OSHA 500 certification, and a minimum of 15 years of continuous construction experience leading crews and planning work, including at least 10 years as a dedicated construction safety professional responsible for managing project and/or regional safety programs, conducting and reviewing hazard analyses and developing controls, conducting safety training, and working with project teams and leadership to plan work activities
Experience supporting multiple project sites simultaneously and managing a team of safety professionals
Previous experience managing a zero-injury safety program is a plus
Certified Safety Professional (CSP) preferred
Strong interpersonal skills to work effectively with a broad range of individuals, from craft workers to senior management
Commitment and passion for the Zero Injuries Philosophy and integration of safety and operations
Active listening skills and effective communication, including openness to diverse input and feedback
Strong teamwork orientation
Positive attitude and professional customer service skills
Knowledge of Equal Employment Opportunity, inclusive behaviors, and Affirmative Action plans
General knowledge of the electrical industry and basic electrical theory
Knowledge to assist in preparation, review, and correction of Crane Lift Plans
Current driver’s license
Ability to travel up to 50%

Benefits

Comp & perks

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

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Hard Skills & Tools

Zero Injury Safety programsafety traininghazard analysesloss control data collectiontrend analysisCrane Lift Plansconstruction safetyproject safety managementoccupational healthsafety program development

Soft Skills

interpersonal skillsactive listeningeffective communicationteamwork orientationpositive attitudecustomer service skillsmentoringleadershipcommitment to safetyopenness to feedback

Certifications

Bachelor’s degree in SafetyCHST CertificationOSHA 500 certificationCertified Safety Professional (CSP)