Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) Coordinator

The Building People; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

Long Term Disability

401(k)

Retirement Plan

Medical & Rx

Vision

Flexible Spending Accounts

Holiday Pay

Job summary

The Building People is seeking an Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) Coordinator to lead life safety, emergency preparedness, and regulatory compliance across our Tennessee-owned building portfolio. This role focuses on developing robust response plans, OSHA compliance, and environmental reporting to support government projects.

Candidates should have extensive EHS experience in facilities operations, be capable of managing complex compliance programs, and be able to obtain HSPD-12

Qualifications

• 5+ years of EHS experience in facilities operations.
• Knowledge of OSHA, RCRA, EPCRA, UST/AST requirements.
• Experience developing emergency preparedness and life safety plans.
• Ability to obtain HSPD-12 clearance.

Responsibilities

• Develops and maintains emergency preparedness and response plans for each building, integrated into the Building Operating Plan (BOP).
• Oversees OSHA compliance and environmental rules for occupied spaces with target temperature and humidity ranges.
• Tracks staff certifications for regulated systems and equipment.
• Manages environmental reporting obligations (RCRA/EPCRA, UST/AST) and records.
• Supports audits, inspections, and data calls tied to risk management and OIG reviews.
• Maintains SDS and fuel storage compliance documentation.

Skills

EHS experience

OSHA knowledge

Emergency planning

Life safety plans

Job description

Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) Coordinator

life insurance, paid time off, long term disability, 401(k), retirement plan

Oct 20, 2026

Position Summary

Leads life safety, emergency preparedness, and regulatory compliance across the Tennessee owned-building portfolio.

Key Responsibilities

• Develops and maintains basic emergency preparedness and response plans for each owned building, incorporated into each Building Operating Plan (BOP), due within 30 days of contract start.
• Oversees compliance with Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) standards, including maintaining occupied spaces at 68F-76F and 20%-60% relative humidity during occupied hours.
• Tracks staff certifications for personnel operating or maintaining regulated systems and equipment (chillers, boilers, pressure vessels, storage tanks, vertical transportation, life safety systems).
• Manages environmental reporting obligations, including hazardous substance control, underground/above-ground storage tank (UST/AST) compliance, and related recordkeeping (e.g., RCRA and EPCRA reporting).
• Supports audits, inspections, and data calls tied to GSA risk management and Office of Inspector General (OIG) reviews.
• Maintains Safety Data Sheets (SDS) and fuel storage compliance documentation.

Required Qualifications

• 5+ years of EHS experience in commercial or federal facilities operations.
• Working knowledge of OSHA regulations and environmental compliance requirements (RCRA, EPCRA, UST/AST management).
• Experience developing emergency preparedness and life safety plans.
• Ability to obtain HSPD-12 clearance.

Preferred Qualifications

• Certified Safety Professional (CSP) or similar credential.
• Experience with federal environmental reporting (RCRA, EPCRA).

*Salary offered will be commensurate with the candidate's experience, qualifications, and certifications.

*Our positions may require a background screening and clearance directly from the Government.

*Please note that telework arrangements are subject to change based on customer requirements.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Competitive benefits for eligible employees include:

• Medical & Rx
• Vision
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Life Insurance/AD&D
• Long Term Disability and Short-Term Disability
• Paid Time Off
• Holiday Pay

All positions require a background check after acceptance of our offer. The selected candidate will be eligible to begin employment before the background check has been finalized. However, continued employment will be contingent upon the results of your reference/background check from The Building People, LLC. Your position may require special credentialing, clearance, and access as a condition of employment. In the event the government or client does not sponsor or approve your clearance, it may result in termination of your employment.

If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by email at [e-mail] and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Requests for accommodation will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this e-mail address.

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