KY/TN Area Safety Manager

HDR•Nashville, TN

About The Position

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. The Area Safety, Health & Environmental (SH&E) Manager focuses primarily on supporting project-level execution within a defined geography.

Requirements

Bachelor or Technical degree in Occupational Health, Safety, Industrial Hygiene or closely related field
A minimum of 5 years experience in Safety Health and Environment field
Certification in one or more SH&E fields such as (Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH), Certified Safety Professional (CSP), Associate Safety Professional (ASP), Certified Hazardous Materials Manager (CHMM), Construction Health and Safety Technician (CHST), (GSP) Graduate Safety Practitioner, 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

Nice To Haves

Previous SH&E work experience in construction, mining/tunneling, water infrastructure, DOT, Oil and Gas and/or A&E firm

Responsibilities

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 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.
Prepare and deliver safety training programs and verify employee competency.
Conduct field and project site safety reviews, engaging teams to assess culture, identify gaps, and reinforce best practices.
Support audits of project files and SH&E processes to confirm documentation is accurate, complete, and adequate for project scope.
Partner with business development teams to evaluate new opportunities, identify risks, and integrate safety into planning.
Drive leadership engagement through close partnership and collaboration with leaders at varying levels of the organization.
Review contracts for safety risks and requirements, advising leadership on obligations and mitigation strategies.
Engage subcontractors during prequalification and throughout project execution to ensure alignment with safety expectations.
Promote culture and awareness accountability across a matrixed organization.