Senior EHS Strategy & Compliance Leader

COPT Defense Properties; Columbia (MD); On-site; USD 130,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Job summary

COPT Defense Properties is seeking a Manager of Environmental, Health and Safety to lead enterprise-wide EHS governance, risk reduction, and incident prevention. You will drive safety metrics and coordinate with executive leadership on strategic EHS initiatives.

The role requires a minimum of 10 years in related industries, CSP/OHST/CHST certifications preferred, and strong leadership and communication skills. Expect collaboration across regions, acquisitions, and safety programs.

Qualifications

• Formal education in Occupational Health and Safety, Safety Sciences, Safety and Engineering Technology, Safety and Environmental Management, Health and Safety Studies, Business Administration or other relevant discipline.
• Industry Certifications including CSP, OHST, CHST, STS preferred.
• Minimum of 10+ years’ experience in construction, building engineering, real estate development, manufacturing, or related industry.

Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain enterprise-wide EHS policies, standards, and governance frameworks across all regions and functions.
• Lead company-wide EHS audits, inspections, and monitoring programs and report findings to leadership.
• Develop KPIs, objectives, and reporting metrics for executive leadership and improve safety performance.
• Represent EHS interests in executive meetings, acquisitions, due diligence, and major initiatives.
• Lead, develop, and manage the EHS team across the company, allocating resources and conducting performance reviews.
• Oversee emergency action plans/COOP and maintain business continuity planning and drills.

Skills

Leadership

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

Formal education in health and safety related fields

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

COPT Defense Properties is seeking a Manager of Environmental, Health and Safety to lead enterprise-wide EHS governance, risk reduction, and incident prevention. You will drive safety metrics and coordinate with executive leadership on strategic EHS initiatives.

The role requires a minimum of 10 years in related industries, CSP/OHST/CHST certifications preferred, and strong leadership and communication skills. Expect collaboration across regions, acquisitions, and safety programs.