CO Area Safety Manager

HDR; Fort Collins (CO); On-site; USD 63,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

HDR, Inc. is seeking an Area Safety Manager in Colorado to lead site‑specific safety plans and coordinate SH&E activities across multiple project locations.

You will support project teams, conduct audits, and deliver essential training to ensure regulatory compliance and a strong safety culture. The role requires 3+ years in occupational health/safety, proficiency with Microsoft Office, and knowledge of OSHA/ANSI standards.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of occupational health/safety experience or educational equivalent.
• Proficient in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Knowledge of OSHA and ANSI regulatory standards.
• Ability to teach and facilitate SH&E training courses.
• Team-oriented with strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Committed to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate proficiency in preparing, reviewing, and supporting implementation of site‑specific safety plans aligned with HDR’s SH&E program.
• Assist project managers and field teams with Job Hazard Analysis development and review.
• Review pursuits to identify, plan for, and mitigate SH&E risks.
• Educate and support local safety coordinators in meeting SH&E requirements.
• Conduct SH&E audits, inspections, and incident investigations in field and office settings.
• Deliver SH&E training including permit-required confined spaces, LOTO, fall protection, and first aid/CPR.
• Stay knowledgeable about applicable US Federal and state rules and standards (EPA, OSHA, DoD).
• Participate in area leadership to support culture initiatives.
• Report leading and lagging safety metrics to area operations and management.
• Travel regularly within the assigned geographic area to support projects, field teams, and offices.
• Perform other duties as needed.

Skills

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

OSHA standards

ANSI standards

Safety training

Teamwork

Culture fit

Education

Associate degree

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 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.

Preferred Qualifications

• Certification in one or more SH&E fields (Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH), Certified Safety Professional (CSP), Associate Safety Professional (ASP), Certified Hazardous Materials Manager (CHMM), Construction Health and Safety Technician (CHST), Safety Trained Supervisor (STS)).
• Previous SH&E work experience with construction, DOT, Oil and Gas, and/or A&E firms

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.) {Pay Transparency Location1}: $63,441.00 - $104,940.00

Primary Location: United States-Colorado-Denver Other Locations: United States-Colorado-Durango, United States-Colorado-Greenwood Village, United States-Colorado-Colorado Springs, United States-Colorado-Fort Collins, United States-Colorado-Grand Junction 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 Affi https://www.hdrinc.com/equal-employment-opportunity-employer. We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.