Director, Environmental Health & Safety

Job Title

Director, Environmental Health & Safety

Job Description Summary

The Director, Environmental Health & Safety (EH&S) is responsible for providing direction and support for all EH&S activities, including implementation, monitoring, and review of C&W compliance/performance.

Job Description

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Create, manage and lead the deployment of C&W’s EH&S programs across the US, to ensure safety is part of day-to-day operations at each site within Project and Development Services

• Effectively communicate C&W’s safety culture and operating philosophies

• Assist in the identification of possible losses; evaluate the risk in such loss exposure; develop and implement a plan to correct or prevent loss; and audit the plan to ensure effectiveness

• Maintain and update as needed SOP’s for all safe work practices and equipment and utilize them in the day-to-day training

• Ensure inspections by regulatory agencies are coordinated and deficiencies minimized and corrected. Coordinate with Project Leads and site management on deficiencies and monthly safety inspections

• Maintain all logs and documentation associated with permits and regulatory requirements

• Review accidents and incidents which occur in the area of responsibility and conduct field audits, report and manage the corrective actions

• Support Workers Compensation (WC) claims tracking, investigation, and management process

• Liaise with WC Program Manager and benefits group on all aspects of injury management and rehabilitation

• Support compliance with all EH&S record keeping requirements, including corporate and regulatory compliance/program documentation, e.g., auditing, training, medical, and OSHA records

• Participate in site inspections and third-party audits to assure/verify regional compliance with Federal, State and local laws and regulations

• Travel to corporate and client offices as required

• Develop, maintain, and ensure the online safety training platform meets industry standards and OSHA requirements

• Collaborate with other service lines and global EH&S to implement programs and initiatives employed across C&W

• Review Policies & Procedures specific to EH&S, as well as support sites in preparation of their manuals for Emergency Procedures and Tenant Emergency Procedures

• Develop standards and processes related to common environmental issues in commercial buildings such as asbestos, fuel oil storage tank management, indoor air quality, mold remediation and water intrusion

• Attend new business presentations to discuss relevant EH&S topics

• Works to achieve performance targets within team with major impact on results

• Works independently on a wide range of moderately complex projects/assignments

KEY COMPETENCIES

1. Communication Proficiency (oral and written)

2. Negotiation Skills

3. Organization Skills

4. Time Management Skills

5. Problem Solving/Analysis

6. Initiative

IMPORTANT EDUCATION

• BA/BS in Safety, Engineering or related sciences preferred

IMPORTANT EXPERIENCE

• 7+ years’ experience (or equivalent) in Environmental Health and Safety

ADDITIONAL ELIGIBILITY QUALIFICATIONS

• Safety Certification (CSP or CIH) preferred

• Demonstrable success in Systems Management across multiple accounts/sites

• Subject Matter Expertise in EHS and relevant US Standards

• Well versed in OH&S legislation and regulation

• Well-developed research and report writing skills

• Sound Investigative and Auditing skills supported by formal training

WORK ENVIRONMENT

This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, printers and phones.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The PHYSICAL DEMANDS described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to communicate with others and exchange accurate information; operate a computer and other office productivity machinery; move about the workplace; remain in a stationary position for 85% of the time; and extend hands and arms in any direction.

AAP/EEO STATEMENT

C&W provides equal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of their race, color, creed, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by state, federal, or local law. Further, the company takes affirmative action to ensure that applicants are employed and employees during employment are treated without regard to any of these characteristics. Discrimination of any type will not be tolerated.

Cushman & Wakefield also provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health, vision, and dental insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life, and disability insurance programs, and paid and unpaid time away from work. In addition to a comprehensive benefits package, Cushman and Wakefield provide eligible employees with competitive pay, which may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, total hours worked, job type, business line, and applicability of collective bargaining agreements.

The compensation that will be offered to the successful candidate will depend on factors such as whether the position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement, the geographic area in which the work will be performed, market pay rates in that area, and the candidate’s experience and qualifications.

The company will not pay less than minimum wage for this role.

The compensation for the position is: $ 157,250.00 - $185,000.00

Cushman & Wakefield is an Equal Opportunity employer to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. Discrimination of any type will not be tolerated.

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