Environmental Health Officer à United States

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JOB SUMMARY

The purpose of this position is to support implementation and management of Construction HSE (Health, Safety and Environmental) projects and programs relative to a large national/international corporate account or market area in Europe.

As a Regional Construction Manager on the Client Construction HSE team, you will be responsible for managing construction HSE compliance and identifying the gaps in consistent implementation of construction HSE program elements and ensuring that they are addressed as appropriate to mitigate the client's risk for safety and performance of General Contractors and ultimately brand image. You will play a critical role in ensuring all HSE issues are identified and addressed by working collaboratively with cross functional teams and contractors to protect the client's interests. You will be supported by a team of Construction HSE team members which will perform the daily activities to execute the construction HSE program.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Management of Construction related HSE programs and initiatives to meet regulatory requirements and HSE needs of a client account(s). Evaluates new and existing programs to assess suitability and the need for changes.

You will work with the construction HSE team, construction managers and key stakeholders to manage various project HSE aspects associated with new site planning, development and expansion allowing for a more timely and thorough HSE implementation and enforcement.

Take ownership of site(s) construction HSE programs for both ground up and tenant improvement related construction activities and be an HSE advisor to client stakeholders.

Ensure construction HSE services are available and implemented on construction projects to facilitate the safe planning, start up, construction, commissioning and handover of buildings and facilities.

Work with Regional HSE Operations teams to gain efficiencies in overall Construction HSE program implementation.

Collaborate with Main Contractors / General Contractors / Sub-Contractors responsible for identifying and mitigating health, safety & environmental risks across the project life cycle stages from design stage to construction stage and ultimately the transition to operational activities.

REPORTING

• Monitors injury, illness, and incident related performance within the account, market area, or other assigned area of responsibility. Monitors Contractor / Vendor performance for trends or other indicators of improving or degrading incident performance and develops and implements strategic solutions that will improve the performance results as required.
• Supports management, development and implementation of Construction HSE programs and initiatives to meet regulatory requirements and HSE needs of the client account.
• Oversight of HSE plans, playbooks, and procedures for the account, market area, or assigned area of responsibility. Ensures information is current, complete and effectively implemented.
• Monitors HSE (Health and Safety and Environmental) regulatory compliance within the account, market area, or assigned area of responsibility. Communicates all findings, concerns, and deficiencies to the responsible managers to effect timely and necessary corrections. Assist in the development and implementation of strategic solutions that will support management's efforts to improve and maintain compliance as required.
• Presents Construction project related HSE data to client account lead(s).
• Assists in identifying in opportunities to reduce costs while enhancing HSE and quality of services for a client/account.
• Promotes safety consciousness among employees by providing accurate and informative data, conducting safety meetings, giving timely feedback, on safety suggestions and visibly supporting the safety program(s).
• Other duties may be assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

At this time no formal supervision to individual employees is part of this role. Leads by example and models behaviors that are consistent with the company's values.

TRAVEL

20-25% Travel within the region can be expected.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Behavior Based Safety and creating a work environment which allows a strong safety culture to grow are key attributes the successful candidate must both possess and espouse to.

EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE

Associates degree related to health, safety, and environmental or construction services considered, Bachelors degree (BA/BS from four-year college or university), degree related to health, safety, and environmental or construction services preferred. Minimum of 8 years of related experience in Construction / Engineering or Manufacturing industries.

Demonstrated knowledge of region, country, and local health and safety, and environmental regulations is essential. Direct experience dealing with regulatory agencies and / or compliance officers is preferred.

Demonstrated knowledge of Approved Codes of Practice & Technical Guidance Documents relevant to the provision of HSE practices / facility management is essential.

Direct experience dealing with Local Agencies / Regulatory Authorities and / or compliance officers is preferred.

CERTIFICATES and/or LICENSES

As required by local authority (if required). IOSH Approved, Certified Safety Professional (CSP), Associate Safety Professional (ASP), Construction Health and Safety Technician (CHST), Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH), Certified Hazardous Material Manager (CHMM) or regional equivalents - Preferred

Professional Engineering Certificates: Project Management, Fire Safety, Emergency Planning will be positively viewed - Preferred

COMMUNICATION SKILLS

Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Strong organizational and analytical skills. Ability to provide efficient, timely, reliable and courteous service to customers. Ability to effectively present information. Ability to respond effectively to sensitive issues.

Disclaimer:

Please be advised that effective January 1, 2025, CBRE Project Management and Turner &Townsend were consolidated into a single global business entity. As a candidate applying for a position, you should be aware that while your initial employment may be with CBRE GWS, you will subsequently transfer directly to Turner & Townsend at a date to be determined.