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Safety Coordinator

Mortenson Construction
paid time off, tuition reimbursement, 401(k), retirement plan
United States, Iowa, Cedar Rapids
Feb 06, 2026

SUMMARY

Mortenson is currently seeking a Safety Coordinator who will assist with the implementation and administration of Mortenson's Zero Injury Safety Program on the project site. This role supports ensuring a safe work environment by engaging craft work crews to identify risks, plan hazardmitigation strategies, verify the availability of tools and equipment required for safe work execution, and reinforce our proactive culture of care

RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Assist crew members with completing daily paperwork, including but not limited to, pre-task planning cards (PTPC's), standard work instructions (SWI's), dig permits, hot work permits, trench inspections, rigging inspections, operator certifications, and vehicle/equipment inspections

  • Complete and document job site safety audits

  • Produce and maintain running inventory of PPE and assist with issuing and distributing to work crews

  • Audit and assist with management of safety-related provisions including but not limited to spill kits, first aid kits, fire extinguishers, barricades, chemical labeling & SDS, safety signage and more

  • Assist with waste disposal coordination and inventory of hazardous chemicals on-site

  • Immediately engage front line supervisors and work crews to correct identified hazards. Directly intervene with stop-work authority when appropriate

  • Assist with conducting site-specific trainings, including but not limited to, First Day/First Hour orientations and safety trainings as needed

  • Ability to interpret and communicate Mortenson company policies to employees and outside parties, including business partners and customers

QUALIFICATIONS

  • High school diploma or GED equivalent

  • Minimum 3 years industry trade experience, 1 year of Mortenson tenure required

  • OSHA 30-Hour - Construction Training

  • Current valid driver's license

A few benefits offered include:

(for Non-Craft & Non-Union Craft working 25+ hours / week)

  • 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

The base pay range for this role is $59,300 MIN - $80,000 MAX. (Actual range is higher for the following office locations: Denver, CO and Chicago, IL - 5%, Seattle, WA, and Portland, OR - 10%, Washington, D.C. - 12.5%).

Base pay is positioned within the range based on several factors including an individual's knowledge, skills, and experience, with consideration given to internal equity. This position is eligible for Mortenson's incentive plan.

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Visa sponsorship is not offered for this position.

Our postings are typically open a minimum of 5 days and an average of 44 days.

ABOUT MORTENSON

As a top builder, developer, and EPC (Engineering, Procurement, and Construction), our expertise spans markets like sports, renewable energy, data centers, healthcare, and more. We are builders at heart, working to ensure the built environment has a lasting positive impact.

Let's Redefine Possible

Equal Employment Opportunity

Your uniqueness brings new and creative perspectives to the team. Mortenson is committed to providing equal opportunities of employment (EOE) to all individuals, regardless of your race, religion, gender, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, marital status or any other legally protected category.

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

Must be currently legally authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H1B status, 0-1, TN, CPT, OPT, etc.). We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

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