Environmental Health and Safety Manager

Job TitleEnvironmental Health and Safety Manager
Job Description SummaryThe Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) Manager serves as the strategic EHS leader for a portfolio of commercial, industrial, manufacturing, logistics, life sciences, and critical environment facilities within an assigned region. This position is responsible for developing, implementing, and continuously improving EHS programs that protect employees, clients, contractors, visitors, and the environment while supporting operational excellence and business growth.
Working in partnership with Regional Operations Leadership, Account Teams, Clients, and Corporate EHS, the EHS Manager drives a proactive safety culture focused on risk reduction, regulatory compliance, environmental stewardship, contractor management, incident prevention, and continuous improvement. The role leverages data analytics, leading indicators, technology-enabled EHS platforms, and industry best practices to support C&W Services' commitment to Safety First, Zero Incident Performance, and operational excellence across a diverse portfolio.
The EHS Manager acts as a trusted advisor to operations and clients, ensuring EHS considerations are fully integrated into business decisions, site operations, maintenance activities, capital projects, and account growth opportunities.
Job Description
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
EHS Leadership and Strategy
Lead implementation and continuous improvement of the C&W Services EHS Management System across all assigned accounts and facilities within the region.
Partner with Regional Operations Leadership to develop and execute strategic EHS initiatives aligned with company objectives, client expectations, and industry best practices.
Promote and reinforce C&W Services' Safety First culture through visible leadership, engagement, coaching, and employee involvement.
Develop annual regional EHS business plans, performance objectives, and improvement strategies.
Serve as the primary regional EHS subject matter expert supporting operational and client-facing teams.
Compliance and Regulatory Management
Ensure compliance with all applicable federal, state, provincial, and local environmental, health, and safety regulations, including but not limited to OSHA, EPA, DOT, NFPA, and client-specific requirements.
Interpret emerging regulatory requirements and industry standards and provide guidance to operational teams regarding implementation.
Support site-level compliance programs including:
Lockout/Tagout (LOTO)
Electrical Safety and Arc Flash
Confined Space Entry
Fall Protection
Powered Industrial Trucks
Hazard Communication
Machine Guarding
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
Hot Work
Industrial Hygiene
Contractor Safety
Emergency Response and Preparedness
Monitor regulatory developments and proactively identify compliance risks within the portfolio.
Risk Management and Hazard Prevention
Lead regional risk assessments to identify operational, environmental, and occupational hazards.
Facilitate Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs), Safe Work Practices (SWPs), and risk mitigation strategies.
Partner with operations teams to develop, implement, and track corrective and preventive actions.
Conduct periodic field assessments, compliance reviews, and operational risk evaluations.
Identify systemic risks and drive sustainable corrective actions to reduce incident exposure.
Incident Management and Continuous Improvement
Oversee implementation of the company's incident reporting, investigation, and corrective action processes.
Lead investigations of serious incidents, near misses, property damage events, environmental incidents, and high-potential events.
Utilize root cause analysis methodologies to identify underlying contributing factors and prevent recurrence.
Facilitate Regional Incident Reviews (RIRs), Significant Incident Reviews (SIRs), and leadership reviews.
Ensure timely completion and verification of corrective actions.
Data Analytics and Performance Management
Analyze regional EHS performance using leading and lagging indicators.
Develop and maintain regional EHS dashboards and executive reporting.
Monitor and report key performance metrics including:
Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR)
Days Away Restricted or Transferred Rate (DART)
Lost Time Incident Rate (LTIR)
Near Miss Reporting
Training Compliance
Audit Performance
Corrective Action Closure Rates
Safety Observations
Utilize data analytics and predictive risk indicators to identify trends and opportunities for improvement.
Training and Safety Culture Development
Support deployment and continuous improvement of corporate EHS training programs.
Ensure effective utilization of Learning Management Systems (LMS) and compliance tracking tools.
Deliver leadership coaching, safety workshops, and employee engagement initiatives.
Support development of frontline supervisors in safety leadership competencies.
Foster an environment that encourages employee participation, hazard reporting, and accountability.
Contractor and Client Safety Management
Ensure contractor safety management processes are effectively implemented across regional accounts.
Participate in contractor prequalification, onboarding, performance evaluations, and audits.
Support client-specific EHS initiatives and provide consultation regarding regulatory and operational risk.
Serve as an EHS liaison during client meetings, business reviews, audits, and operational planning activities.
Support account transitions, startups, mobilizations, and acquisitions.
Environmental Sustainability and ESG Support
Support implementation of environmental compliance programs and sustainability initiatives.
Assist operational teams with hazardous waste management, chemical management, spill prevention, environmental permitting, and reporting requirements.
Partner with clients and internal stakeholders to support sustainability and ESG objectives where applicable.
Promote environmental stewardship and resource conservation throughout regional operations.
Audit, Governance, and Assurance
Coordinate regional EHS audits, inspections, and management system assessments.
Support internal, external, client, and regulatory audits.
Track and verify completion of audit findings and corrective actions.
Ensure compliance documentation and records are maintained according to corporate and regulatory standards.
Participate in corporate governance reviews and strategic EHS planning initiatives.
Business Development and Operational Support
Support responses to Requests for Proposal (RFPs), client presentations, and new business opportunities.
Provide EHS expertise during account mobilizations, transitions, and operational changes.
Contribute to strategic initiatives that improve operational performance, reduce risk, and enhance client satisfaction.
Support special projects and assignments as directed by the Regional Director, EHS.
Qualifications
Required Education and Experience
Bachelor's degree in Occupational Safety, Environmental Science, Industrial Hygiene, Engineering, Risk Management, or related discipline.
Minimum 8-10 years of progressive EHS experience, including multi-site responsibility within commercial real estate, facilities management, manufacturing, industrial operations, logistics, life sciences, data centers, or related industries.
Minimum 3-5 years of leadership experience supporting regional or multi-location operations.
Demonstrated experience implementing EHS management systems across diverse operational environments.
Preferred Certifications
One or more of the following certifications strongly preferred:
Certified Safety Professional (CSP)
Associate Safety Professional (ASP)
Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH)
Certified Ha