Area Safety Manager

HDR ICA ENGINEERING; Saint Louis Park (MN); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee-owned culture

Up to 25% travel

Job summary

HDR, Inc. in Minnesota is seeking an Area Safety Manager to lead site safety programs across our projects. You will develop and review site-specific SH&E plans, support project managers, and help ensure compliance with federal and state safety requirements.

The role requires traveling up to 25% within the region, training teams on safety standards, and fostering HDR’s employee-owned safety culture. You will collaborate across offices to reduce risk and strengthen well-being on construction and

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years technical experience or educational equivalent in occupational health/safety field.
• Extensive knowledge of MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Knowledge of OSHA & ANSI regulatory standards.
• Ability to instruct and facilitate SH&E training courses.
• Team-oriented with exceptional written and oral skills in support of SH&E requirements.
• Active participant in employee-owned culture.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and support implementation of site-specific SH&E plans.
• Train project managers on subconsultant safety requirements.
• Review pursuits to identify SH&E risks and mitigations.
• Educate local safety coordinators on SH&E requirements.
• Demonstrate SH&E auditing, inspection and incident investigation protocols.
• Deliver SH&E training including confined spaces, lockout, fall protection and first aid/CPR.

Skills

3+ years safety experience

SH&E training delivery

Communication skills

Team-oriented culture

OSHA/ANSI standards knowledge

Hazard recognition

Education

Associate degree in safety or related field

Tools

MS Office (Word, Excel, 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.

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 Affirmphic Action and Equal Opportunity Employe r.

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