Associate HSE Director

CBRE Group, Inc.; Ashburn (VA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

CBRE Group, Inc. in Ashburn, VA, is seeking a Senior Health, Safety and Environment Consultant to help manage EHS programs across accounts or large market areas.

You will develop organizational programs to safeguard employees and communities and act as the EHS SME for staff and clients. The role requires a Bachelor's degree and 8–10 years of experience, with government-required certifications, strong MS Office skills, and an innovative, problem-solving mindset to improve processes and reduce

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred with 8–10 years of relevant experience; education and experience can be substituted.
• Certifications required by local government.
• Innovative mindset for developing improved methods beyond existing solutions.
• Able to solve problems using standard and innovative solutions that impact the business.
• In‑depth knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.).
• Advanced math skills for complex calculations (percentages, fractions, financial calculations).

Responsibilities

• Identify and create programs that meet regulatory requirements and client needs.
• Evaluate existing programs to assess suitability and the need for changes, suggesting improvements and new programs as needed.
• Act as a resource to staff and internal customers as the HSE subject matter expert.
• Provide direct and timely advice and information to account management, market area, or other assigned areas, discussing client performance, compliance, trends, and concerns.
• Oversee specific HSE plans, playbooks, and procedures for the assigned account or market area, ensuring they are up-to-date, complete, and implemented.
• Identify opportunities to reduce costs while enhancing the quality of services.
• Apply advanced knowledge to develop new methods for accomplishing both individual and department objectives.
• Showcase expertise in your own discipline and in-depth knowledge of other disciplines within the organization.
• Coach others to develop expertise in most or all areas within the function.
• Lead by example, model behaviors consistent with CBRE RISE values, and persuade others, often at senior levels, to adopt alternative viewpoints.
• Impact the achievement of customer, operational, project, or service objectives across multi‑discipline teams, guided by functional policies.
• Contribute to new products, processes, standards, and operational plans supporting functional goals.
• Communicate complex ideas effectively and influence stakeholders.

Skills

Regulatory compliance

Problem solving

HSE knowledge

Organizational skills

Advanced math

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

About the Role

As a CBRE Health, Safety and Environment Sr. Consultant, you will assist in the management of Environmental Health and Safety programs relative to several accounts or large market areas.

This job is part of the Environment Health and Safety function. It involves developing organizational programs and procedures to safeguard employees and surrounding communities.

What You’ll Do

• Identify and create programs that meet regulatory requirements and client needs.
• Evaluate existing programs to assess suitability and the need for changes, suggesting improvements and new programs as needed.
• Act as a resource to staff and internal customers as the HSE subject matter expert.
• Provide direct and timely advice and information to account management, market area, or other assigned areas, discussing client performance, compliance, trends, and concerns.
• Oversee specific HSE plans, playbooks, and procedures for the assigned account or market area, ensuring they are up-to-date, complete, and implemented.
• Identify opportunities to reduce costs while enhancing the quality of services.
• Apply advanced knowledge to develop new methods for accomplishing both individual and department objectives.
• Showcase expertise in your own discipline and in-depth knowledge of other disciplines within the organization.
• Coach others to develop expertise in most or all areas within the function.
• Lead by example, model behaviors consistent with CBRE RISE values, and persuade others, often at senior levels, to adopt alternative viewpoints.
• Impact the achievement of customer, operational, project, or service objectives across multi‑discipline teams, guided by functional policies.
• Contribute to new products, processes, standards, and operational plans supporting functional goals.
• Communicate complex ideas effectively and influence stakeholders.

What You’ll Need

• Bachelor's Degree preferred with 8–10 years of relevant experience; education and experience can be substituted.
• Certifications required by local government.
• Innovative mindset for developing improved methods beyond existing solutions.
• Able to solve problems using standard and innovative solutions that impact the business.
• In‑depth knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.).
• Expert organizational skills combined with an inquisitive mindset.
• Advanced math skills for complex calculations (percentages, fractions, financial calculations).

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

Relocation assistance and sign‑on bonuses may be available for select positions only, for qualified candidates based on role requirements and experience.