CO Area Safety Manager

HDR; Missouri; On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

HDR, Inc. is seeking an Area Safety Manager to lead safety and health programs across our projects. You will develop and review site-specific safety plans, audit SH&E compliance, and coordinate training on critical topics such as fall protection and hazardous energy control.

Travel within the designated region is required, and you will collaborate with project teams to mitigate risk and advance HDR’s safety culture within our employee-ownership model.

Qualifications

• 3+ years technical experience or educational equivalent in occupational health/safety.
• 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 SH&E requirements.
• Active participation in employee-owned culture.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate proficiency in preparing, reviewing, and supporting implementation of site-specific safety plans.
• Support project development teams in reviewing pursuits to identify and mitigate SH&E risk.
• Educate and support local safety coordinators in meeting SH&E requirements.
• Demonstrate proficiency in SH&E auditing, inspection, and incident investigation protocols.
• Facilitate and deliver SH&E training including permit-required confined spaces, control of hazardous energy, fall protection, and first aid/CPR.
• Report safety performance indicators to area operations and management.
• Travel regularly within the assigned geographic area to support projects.

Skills

3+ years safety

MS Office

OSHA/ANSI standards

Training delivery

Teamwork & communication

Employee ownership

Education

Associate degree

Tools

Microsoft 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 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

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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.