Area Safety Manager

HDR; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Long-term disability

Life insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Parental leave

Retirement plan with employer match

Employee referral bonus

Job summary

HDR, Inc. in Minnesota is seeking an Area Safety Manager to lead SH&E programs across projects. You will develop site safety plans, review Job Hazard Analyses, and train field teams while ensuring compliance with OSHA/ANSI standards.

The role requires at least 3 years in occupational health and safety, strong communication skills, and the ability to travel up to 25%. HDR employee‑owners collaborate to advance safety culture and protect communities.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years in occupational health/safety or related field
• Experience with OSHA & ANSI standards
• Instruct and facilitate SH&E training courses
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint
• Strong written and oral communication; teamwork-focused

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate proficiency in preparing, reviewing, and supporting implementation of site-specific safety plans consistent with HDR’s SH&E program and assisting project managers and field teams with Job Hazard Analysis.
• Train and assist project managers on subconsultant safety requirements and review their plans and documentation.
• 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.
• Facilitate and deliver SH&E training, including permit-required confined spaces, control of hazardous energy, fall protection, and first aid/CPR.
• Display working knowledge of applicable US Federal (OSHA, DoD) and state rules and industry standards.
• Support area leadership in strengthening SH&E culture initiatives.
• Report leading and lagging safety performance metrics to area operations and management.
• Office in St. Louis Park, MN and travel up to 25% within the area.
• Perform other duties as needed.

Skills

Safety training delivery

Team collaboration

Written and verbal communication

Hazard recognition

Education

Associate degree in Occupational Health/Safety

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

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 foster a culture of inclusion throughout our company and within our communities, we constantly ask ourselves: What is our impact on the world?

Watch Our Story: ' https://www.hdrinc.com/our-story'

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.

At HDR, our employee‑ownership model shapes everything we do, including how we support and care for our people. Our diverse service lines, including Water, Architecture, Building Engineering Services, Field Services, Power, Waste, Industrial, and Transportation reflect our commitment to shaping resilient, sustainable, and forward‑thinking communities around the world. Across these disciplines, our teams design and deliver solutions that safeguard public health, enhance quality of life, power innovation, and drive responsible growth. Whether advancing clean water, creating healing and learning environments, engineering next‑generation facilities, or building the infrastructure that moves people and energy, our work is rooted in technical excellence and a shared sense of purpose. Our employee‑owners collaborate across specialties, combining creativity, precision, and deep expertise to solve the most complex challenges facing our clients and communities.

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 Safety, Health & Environmental (SH&E) program and in assisting project managers and field teams with the development and review of Job Hazard Analysis.
• Train and assist project managers on subconsultant safety requirements and provide a review of their plans and documentation.
• 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.
• Support area leadership team in strengthening SH&E culture initiatives.
• Frequently report leading and lagging safety performance indicator metrics to area operations and business group management.
• Office in St. Louis Park, Minnesota and travel regularly within the assigned geographic area to support projects, field teams, and office locations. Up to 25% travel expected.
• Perform other duties as needed.

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.

Required Qualifications

• 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

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.

Our Commitment

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.

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.)

Minnesota: $70,119 - $100,170

Primary Location: United States-Minnesota-Saint Louis Park

Other Locations: United States-Minnesota-Minneapolis

Industry: Health & Safety

Schedule: Full-time

Employee Status: Regular

BusinessClass: Marketing and Admin

Job Posting: Oct 29, 2026

At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity. We are an Aff (https://www.hdrinc.com/equal-employment-opportunity-employer). We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.