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.
• Assist project managers and field teams with Job Hazard Analysis.
• Support project development teams in identifying 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.
• Deliver SH&E training, including confined spaces, fall protection, and first aid/CPR.
• Understand and apply relevant federal and state regulations.
• Participate in area leadership team initiatives.
• Report safety performance metrics.
• Travel to support projects and field teams.

Requirements

To be considered for this role, you should have:

• A minimum of 3 years technical experience or an associate degree in occupational health/safety related field.
• Extensive knowledge and application of Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Knowledge of OSHA & ANSI regulatory standards.
• Ability to instruct and facilitate Safety, Health and Environmental training courses.
• A team-oriented approach with exceptional written and oral communication skills.

Qualifications

For this role, you should also meet the following 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.

Skills

The ideal candidate for this role should possess:

• Proficiency in preparing and reviewing safety plans.
• Experience in conducting Job Hazard Analysis.
• Knowledge of SH&E auditing, inspection, and incident investigation protocols.
• Ability to deliver and facilitate safety training.
• Understanding of relevant federal and state regulations.
• Team-oriented communication and facilitation skills.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to recognize and control hazards in high-risk tasks.

Benefits

We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Short and long-term disability coverage.
• Lifetime life insurance.
• An employee assistance program.
• Paid time off, including vacation, sick leave, and holidays.
• Paid parental leave.
• 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 $73,458 - $104,940.

Schedule

This role is full-time and requires frequent travel within the assigned geographic area.

Business Class

This role falls under the Marketing and Admin business class.

Job Posting

The job posting was last updated on July 13, 2026.

Equal Opportunity Employer

HDR is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.