Environmental Health and Safety Manager

Quality Technology Services • Richmond, VA

2d • $99,820 - $152,652

About The Position

The Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) Manager leads and manages EHS programs across QTS Data Centers. The role develops, implements, and maintains EHS initiatives and ensures compliance with federal, state, and local regulations. It is pivotal in fostering a culture of safety and awareness throughout the organization. The position is eligible for a competitive benefits package and bonus. For candidates hired in Virginia, the estimated annual pay range is $99,820.14–$152,651.61; candidates outside Virginia are also considered, with compensation aligned to their location.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in an EHS technical or business-related field, or equivalent professional experience.
• At least eight years of experience in an EHS role, preferably in a mission-critical environment.
• Certifications from the Board of Certified Safety Professionals or equivalent, or ability to obtain certification within two years.
• Solid experience designing and implementing systems to manage EHS operational risks.
• Ability to travel 25–50% of the time.
• Proficiency in EHS, safety, OSHA regulations, and sustainability.
• Strong communication and writing skills.
• Ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams and executive-level stakeholders.
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize, set, and achieve targets.
• Self-driven, with a proven track record of results.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities concurrently.
• Thorough understanding of occupational health and safety, environmental regulations, and sustainability practices.

Nice To Haves

• OSHA 30 and DOT HazMat certifications.
• Experience communicating with federal, state, and local authorities regarding EHS issues.
• Knowledge of facilities management, engineering, and construction.
• Prior experience working in a data center environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement EHS policies, guidelines, and procedures to protect the safety and well-being of data center employees.
• Ensure regulatory compliance across all EHS programs.
• Conduct and review EHS program audits and recommend improvements.
• Maintain environmental permits and ensure compliance with relevant regulations.
• Investigate and analyze work-related injury and illness reports and recommend preventive measures.
• Identify operational EHS and sustainability risks, assess potential business impacts, and develop mitigation programs.
• Assess EHS training needs and ensure necessary workforce training is provided.
• Lead site EHS champions in implementing EHS programs.
• Oversee preparation and submission of regulatory documents.
• Set, manage, and track corporate-wide EHS goals.
• Establish a performance dashboard highlighting key EHS indicators.
• Foster EHS awareness and drive safety performance throughout the organization.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.
• 401(k) retirement plan with Roth and Traditional matching contributions and immediate vesting.
• Flexible spending and HSA accounts.
• Paid holidays, paid time off, paid volunteer days, and floating holidays.
• Employee assistance program.
• Tuition assistance and tuition reimbursement program.
• Parental leave.
• Military leave assistance and military benefits package.
• QTS scholarship for employee dependents.
• Wellness program.
• Bonus eligibility.
• Stock Purchase Plan (SPP).
• Holiday compensation when holidays are worked.
• Pet and legal insurance.
• Q-Rest Sabbatical Program.
• Q-Anniversary Service Award Program.
• QTS Charitable Matching Gift Program.
• QTS Crisis Fund.
• Every employee is bonus or commission eligible.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager