Illinois​/Indiana​/Michigan Area Safety Manager

Area Safety Manager – Responsibilities

• Demonstrate proficiency in preparing, reviewing, and supporting implementation of site‑specific safety plans consistent with HDR's corporate SH&E program and in assisting project managers and field teams with the development and review of Job Hazard Analysis
• Support project development teams in reviewing pursuits in order 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.
• Perform other duties as needed.

• 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.

• 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.
• Knowledge of OSHA & ANSI regulatory standards.
• 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.
• An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee‑owned culture is a must.

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. (Stated benefits are for full‑time regular positions. Temporary and part‑time roles eligible for limited benefits.) {Illinois}: $73,458 - $104,940.