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.
• Aid project managers and field teams with the development and review of Job Hazard Analysis.
• Support project development teams in identifying, planning for, and mitigating SH&E related risks.
• Educate and support local safety coordinators in meeting company safety program requirements.
• Conduct SH&E audits, inspections, and investigations in both field and office settings.
• Facilitate and deliver safety training, including but not limited to permit-required confined spaces, control of hazardous energy, fall protection, and first aid/CPR.
• Show working knowledge of applicable US Federal (e.g., 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

Previous SH&E work experience in construction, mining/tunneling, water infrastructure, DOT, Oil and Gas, and/or AEC firm is preferred. Strong competency in hazard recognition and control for confined spaces, fall protection, excavation and trenching, electrical hazards, and other high-risk tasks and activities is required.

Requirements

• A minimum of 3 years technical experience or educational equivalent (minimum of associate degree) in occupational health/safety related field.
• Extensive knowledge and application of Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Ability to instruct and facilitate Safety, Health and Environmental training courses.
• Team-oriented with exceptional written and oral skills in support of company SH&E requirements.

Qualifications

• An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must.

Skills

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous SH&E work experience in construction, mining/tunneling, water infrastructure, DOT, Oil and Gas, and/or AEC firm.
• Strong competency in hazard recognition and control for confined spaces, fall protection, excavation and trenching, electrical hazards, and other high-risk tasks and activities.

Benefits

What We Believe:

• HDR is our company. Together, we build on each other's life experiences and perspectives to make great things possible every day.
• This shapes our collaborative culture, encourages organizational trust and connects us closer to the clients and communities we serve.

We are an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.

Our Commitment:

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

Our eight Employee Network Groups (Asian Pacific, Black, Hispanic/Latino(a), LGBTQ+, People with Disabilities, Veterans, Women, Young Professionals) help create a sense of belonging and foster a supportive environment where everyone is empowered to engage and contribute.

We provide a comprehensive benefits package that promotes employee ownership, employee health, performance, and success, which includes medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, life insurance, an employee assistance program, paid time away, parental leave, paid holidays, a retirement savings plan with employer match, employee referral bonus and tuition reimbursement.

The expected compensation range for this position depends upon skills, experience, education and geographical location.