Illinois/Indiana/Michigan Area Safety Manager

About the role

In the role of Area Safety Manager, we'll count on you to:

• Demonstrate proficiency in preparing, reviewing, and supporting implementation of site-specific safety plans consistent with HDR’s corporate SH&E program.
• Assist project managers and field teams with the development and review of Job Hazard Analysis.
• Support project development teams in reviewing pursuits to identify, plan for, and mitigate SH&E related risk.
• Understand company requirements for safety program implementation and educate and support local safety coordinators in meeting these requirements.
• Demonstrate proficiency in SH&E auditing, inspection, and incident investigation protocols in field and office settings.
• Be capable of facilitating and delivering SH&E training, including but not limited to permit-required confined spaces, control of hazardous energy, fall protection, and first aid/CPR.
• Display working knowledge of applicable US Federal (i.e., EPA, OSHA, DoD) and/or state rules and regulations, as well as industry consensus standards.
• Participate as a member of the area leadership team in supporting and implementing culture initiatives.
• Frequently report leading and lagging safety performance indicator metrics to area operations and business group management.
• Travel regularly within the assigned geographic area to support projects, field teams, and office locations.

Responsibilities

As an Area Safety Manager, you will:

• Prepare, review, and support implementation of site-specific safety plans consistent with HDR’s corporate SH&E program.
• Aid project managers and field teams in developing and reviewing Job Hazard Analysis.
• Support project development teams in reviewing pursuits to identify, plan for, and mitigate SH&E related risks.
• Educate and support local safety coordinators in meeting company safety program requirements.
• Conduct SH&E audits, inspections, and incident investigations in both field and office settings.
• Deliver SH&E training, including but not limited to permit-required confined spaces, control of hazardous energy, fall protection, and first aid/CPR.
• Show working knowledge of relevant US Federal and/or state rules and regulations, as well as industry consensus standards.
• Participate in the area leadership team to support and implement culture initiatives.
• Report safety performance metrics to area operations and business group management.
• Travel regularly within the assigned geographic area to support projects, field teams, and office locations.

Requirements

To be considered for this role, you should have:

• A minimum of 3 years technical experience or an associate degree in an occupational health/safety-related field.
• Extensive knowledge and application of Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Comprehensive understanding of OSHA and ANSI regulatory standards.
• Strong competency in hazard recognition and control for confined spaces, fall protection, excavation and trenching, electrical hazards, and other high-risk tasks and activities.
• Ability to instruct and facilitate Safety, Health and Environmental training courses.
• A team-oriented approach with exceptional written and oral communication skills in support of company SH&E requirements.
• An attitude and commitment to being an active participant in our employee-owned culture.

Qualifications

To qualify for this position, you should have:

• A minimum of 3 years technical experience or an associate degree in an occupational health/safety-related field.
• Extensive knowledge and application of Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Comprehensive understanding of OSHA and ANSI regulatory standards.
• Strong competency in hazard recognition and control for confined spaces, fall protection, excavation and trenching, electrical hazards, and other high-risk tasks and activities.
• Ability to instruct and facilitate Safety, Health and Environmental training courses.
• A team-oriented approach with exceptional written and oral communication skills in support of company SH&E requirements.
• An attitude and commitment to being an active participant in our employee-owned culture.

Skills

The ideal candidate for this role should possess:

• Proficiency in preparing, reviewing, and supporting implementation of site-specific safety plans.
• Experience in assisting project managers and field teams with the development and review of Job Hazard Analysis.
• Knowledge of SH&E auditing, inspection, and incident investigation protocols.
• Ability to deliver SH&E training, including but not limited to permit-required confined spaces, control of hazardous energy, fall protection, and first aid/CPR.
• Working knowledge of applicable US Federal (i.e., EPA, OSHA, DoD) and/or state rules and regulations, as well as industry consensus standards.
• Ability to participate in the area leadership team to support and implement culture initiatives.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.

Benefits

We offer a comprehensive benefits package that promotes employee ownership, health, performance, and success, which includes:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Short and long-term disability insurance.
• Life insurance.
• An employee assistance program.
• Paid time off.
• Parental leave.
• Paid holidays.
• A retirement savings plan with employer match.
• Tuition reimbursement.

Pay

The expected compensation range for this position depends upon skills, experience, education, and geographical location. For Illinois, the range is from $73,458 to $104,940.

Schedule

This is a Full-time position.

Employee Status

This is a Regular position.

Business Class

This is a Marketing and Admin position.

Job Posting

July 13, 2026

Company Beliefs

We believe in the principles of employment equity. We are an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.