EHS Project Manager

vTech Solution; City of White Plains (NY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

vTech Solution in White Plains, NY is seeking an experienced EHS Project Manager to lead and coordinate environmental, health, and safety initiatives. You will manage the full project lifecycle, align resources, timelines, risks, and stakeholder communications to deliver EHS projects and improvements.

The role requires strong organizational skills, 8+ years of experience, and proficiency with MS Office and PM tools.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Project Management, EHS, Engineering, or related field, or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of 8 years of progressively responsible experience managing medium-to-large-scale projects or programs.
• Strong organizational, time management, and multitasking skills.
• Excellent problem-solving skills with ability to analyze data and recommend solutions.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and project management tools.

Responsibilities

• Manage entire project lifecycle from planning through implementation under leadership guidance.
• Schedule and oversee multiple projects, maintaining project plans, agendas, and system setups.
• Determine project specifications, critical success paths, dependencies, and task durations with SMEs.
• Establish and track project milestones and delivery dates.
• Identify and secure necessary resources for project deliverables during and post-implementation.
• Coordinate cross-departmental teams and impacted staff to achieve project objectives and timelines.
• Serve as central communication point for project status updates and stakeholder inquiries.
• Conduct risk assessments and document risks with action plans to close gaps.
• Communicate project impacts and engagement needs, incorporating stakeholder feedback to facilitate adoption.
• Interface with business units to identify and elevate issues for resolution.
• Create and maintain project materials including reports and presentations.

Skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Multitasking

Problem-solving

Communication skills

MS Office proficiency

Project management tools

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Project

PM software

Job description

Job Summary:

The EHS Project Manager is responsible for leading and coordinating Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) strategic programs, compliance initiatives, and management system enhancements. This role manages the full project lifecycle, ensuring alignment of resources, timelines, risks, and stakeholder communications to successfully deliver EHS projects and improvements.

Responsibilities:

• Manage entire project lifecycle from planning through implementation under leadership guidance.
• Schedule and oversee multiple projects, maintaining project plans, agendas, and system setups.
• Determine project specifications, critical success paths, dependencies, and task durations with SMEs.
• Establish and track project milestones and delivery dates.
• Identify and secure necessary resources for project deliverables during and post-implementation.
• Coordinate cross-departmental teams and impacted staff to achieve project objectives and timelines.
• Serve as central communication point for project status updates and stakeholder inquiries.
• Conduct risk assessments and document risks with action plans to close gaps.
• Communicate project impacts and engagement needs, incorporating stakeholder feedback to facilitate adoption.
• Interface with business units to identify and elevate issues for resolution.
• Create and maintain project materials including reports and presentations.

Required Skills & Certifications:

• Bachelor s degree in Business, Project Management, EHS, Engineering, or related field, or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of 8 years of progressively responsible experience managing medium-to-large-scale projects or programs.
• Strong organizational, time management, and multitasking skills.
• Excellent problem-solving skills with ability to analyze data and recommend solutions.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and project management tools.

Preferred Skills & Certifications:

• Experience managing EHS-related programs, projects, or cross-functional initiatives.
• Knowledge of project governance, risk management, organizational change management, and stakeholder engagement.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) or Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) certification.
• Change Management certification (e.g., Prosci).
• EHS professional certifications such as CSP, CIH, CHMM, or equivalent.

Special Considerations:

• Must be able to manage multiple projects under tight deadlines.
• Role requires proactive risk assessment and issue escalation to ensure project success.
• Effective stakeholder communication and engagement are critical for adoption of new processes.

Scheduling:

• Standard project management work schedule with potential for flexible hours to meet project deadlines.
• May require coordination across multiple teams and time zones depending on project scope.