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HSE Global Contract Safety Specialist

Job ID

237537

Posted

29-Sep-2025

Service line

GWS Segment

Role type

Full-time

Areas of Interest

Health and Safety/Environment

Location(s)

Remote - US - Remote - US - United States of America

About the Role:

The Global HSE Contract Safety Specialist will be responsible for providing and working with additional internal subject matter experts to refine and establish programs for CBRE’s compliance in third party systems in line with client requirements, and for contractors of CBRE in CBRE’s established systems. This individual will gather and synthesize business and technical concepts to create well-structured standards and programs as part of a global safety management system focused on assurance, continuous improvement, data accuracy and integrity in established and newly developed key performance indicators.

This position will report to the Global Governance and Assurance Sr. Manager and a part of the Global HSE Platform team.

This global position will work across regions and sectors to identify opportunities to streamline, consolidate, and propose solutions to improve segregated processes while appreciating the regulatory and statutory nuances that exist. A key component of this role will require data review, data insights, and require the individual to switch from complex to routine tasks frequently. This role will help implement a risk-based framework to better understand risk tolerance and controls aligned with benchmarked competitive best practices.

Governance and assurance in this role is inclusive of regulatory, CBRE company and contractual policies or requirements.

What You'll Do:

• Responsible for developing an annual compliance plan for all client prequalification platforms that includes variances and proactive engagement for non-compliance criteria that may impact grades or statuses.

• Serve as a subject matter expert in contractor prequalification, CBRE supplier prequalification, client data RFP, audit and variance processes.

• Partner with CBRE Risk Insurance, Procurement and HSE Transitions to ensure processes for client specific insurance requests or data requests are consistent.

• Ability to support the development of written global standards as well as regional requirement or account level programs and procedures inclusive of all regulatory, CBRE company or contractual requirements.

• Supports the planning, organization, and controls for compliance and assurance activities globally in collaboration with the Global Governance & Assurance Director, HSE Regional Leaders and Sector Leaders, Legal, People, andCommercial & Operational Leadership.

• Ability to assist in the process to review and validate injury/illness case classifications in alignment with CBRE Recordkeeping requirements and ensure that critical inputs are correctly reflected in our HSE performance indicators and metrics.

• Serves as a project manager with strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build and maintain relationships and influence through expertise, data and model behavior consistent with the company’s RISE values and is detail and deadline oriented to influence HSE culture.

• Other duties may be assigned.

What You’ll Need:

• Bachelor's Degree preferred with 3-5 years of experience in occupational safety, public health, law, industrial hygiene, science, engineering, or related field. In lieu of a degree, a combination of experience and education will be considered. Masters Degrees in a health and safety discipline or an MBA are a plus.

• 5-7 years of progressive global management experience including HSE or related management functions preferred.

• Professional background with systems implementations, assurance, data, injury and illness classifications and recordkeeping.

• A proven track record of leveraging research using both qualitative and quantitative data to influence programmatic change in fast paced globally organization with diverse stakeholder populations.

• Experience with large organizations participating in process improvement, assurance, standards, compliance, and cultural change.

• Certifications in the field of HSE such as the CSP, CIH, CHMM, NEBOSH or other certifications in the field of HSE are highly desirable.

• Preferred candidates will have qualifications or experience in contractor prequalification and associated technology platforms.

• Ability to think, plan, and execute on multiple projects autonomously and in an organized fashion.

• High integrity to ensure complete fidelity to accuracy and proper handling of sensitive or confidential data.

• Strong analytical and organizational skills.

• Excellent project management experience.

• Excellent computer skills including Microsoft Project, Microsoft office suite.

• Proficient on assurance requirements inclusive of written protocols, conformance, and control measures.

• Familiarity with global HSE Management Systems and individual components - leadership commitment, accountability, effective communication, auditing, and performance metrics.

• Proactively identifies and supports opportunities for improvement.

• Exceptional writer and speaker, who exhibits sound business judgment and delivers clear, concise high quality documentation.

Why CBRE?

When you join CBRE, you become part of a global leader in commercial real estate and investment services that help businesses and people thrive. We are dynamic problem solvers and forward-thinking professionals who create significant impact. Our collaborative culture is built on our shared values — respect, integrity, service, and excellence — and we value the diverse perspectives, backgrounds, and skillsets of our people. At CBRE, you have the opportunity to chart your own course and realize your full potential.

Disclaimer

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship now or in the future.

CBRE carefully considers multiple factors to determine compensation, including a candidate’s education, training, and experience. The minimum salary for the HSE Manager - HSE Global Contract Safety Specialist position is $85,000 annually and the maximum salary is $100,000 annually. The compensation offered to a successful candidate will depend on their skills, qualifications, and experience. Successful candidates will also be eligible for a discretionary bonus based on CBRE’s applicable benefit program. This role will provide the following benefits: 401(K), Dental insurance, Health insurance, Life insurance, and Vision insurance.

Equal Employment Opportunity: CBRE has a long-standing commitment to providing equal employment opportunity to all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, veteran status, political belief, or any other basis protected by applicable law.

Candidate Accommodations: CBRE values the differences of all current and prospective employees and recognizes how every employee contributes to our company’s success. CBRE provides reasonable accommodations in job application procedures for individuals with disabilities. If you require assistance due to a disability in the application or recruitment process, please submit a request via email at recruitingaccommodations@cbre.com or via telephone at +1 866 225 3099 (U.S.) and +1 866 388 4346 (Canada).

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