NY​/NJ Area Safety Manager

At HDR, our employee‑owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us is valued and respected, a place where everyone is empowered to bring their authentic selves and novel ideas to work every day. As we weave diversity, equity, and inclusion into our work and foster a sense of belonging throughout the company and within our communities, we constantly ask ourselves:
What is our impact on the world?

Each and every role throughout our organization makes a difference in our ability to change the world for the better. Read further to learn how you could help make great things possible not only in your community, but around the world.

In the role of NY/NJ Area Safety Manager, we’ll count on you to:

• Demonstrate proficiency in preparing and reviewing site‑specific safety plans and programs and in assisting 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.
• Perform other duties as needed.

• Previous SH&E work experience in construction, mining/tunneling, water infrastructure, DOT, Oil and Gas and/or A&E firm.
• Preference given to local candidates.

• Bachelor or Technical degree in Occupational Health, Safety, Industrial Hygiene or closely related field.
• A minimum of 5 years experience in the Safety Health and Environment field.
• Certification in one or more SH&E fields such as CIH, CSP, ASP, CHMM, CHST, GSP or equivalent SH&E Project/Program Management experience.
• Extensive knowledge of OSHA and ANSI regulatory standards.
• Knowledge and application of Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint software.
• Team‑oriented with proven oral and written skills to support company SH&E policy and procedural requirements.
• An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee‑owned culture is a must.

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.

As employee owners, we all have a role in creating an inclusive environment where each of us is welcomed, valued, respected and empowered to bring our authentic selves to work every day.

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. Each group has an executive sponsor and is open to all employees.

United States, New York, New York

United States, New Jersey – Newark;
United States, New Jersey – Woodcliff Lake;
United States, New York – Tarrytown

Health & Safety

Full‑time

Regular

At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity. We are an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.

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