Environmental Health and Safety Manager
About The Position
CMI is seeking a dynamic and experienced Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) Manager to lead a campus-wide EHS program for a large college in Charlotte, NC. Reporting to the Executive Director of EHS, this role will supervise a team of two EHS Specialists and oversee the implementation, management, and continuous improvement of a comprehensive EHS program that ensures regulatory compliance, risk mitigation, and a strong safety culture across all departments. This position is ideal for someone who is looking for a true 40-hour work week with a generous holiday, winter break and summer half-day Friday schedule.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Health, Occupational Safety, Industrial Hygiene, or a related field is required.
- 5+ years of progressive EHS program management experience, preferably in a campus, healthcare, or industrial setting.
- Strong leadership, communication, and project management skills are essential.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and project tracking tools such as Microsoft Planer or equivalent.
- Ability to perform site inspections, including climbing ladders as needed.
- Must be able to occasionally lift up to 25 pounds.
Nice To Haves
- Professional certifications such as CSP (Certified Safety Professional), CIH (Certified Industrial Hygienist), or CHMM (Certified Hazardous Materials Manager) are preferred.
Responsibilities
- Ensure compliance with various OSHA Standards with special focus on bloodborne pathogens, chemical hygiene/laboratory safety, hazard communication, and personal protective equipment.
- Oversee the safety inspection and hazard mitigation processes.
- Assist in the deployment of training modules via the Learning Management System (LMS) and ensure training compliance across campus staff.
- Oversee and audit fire and life safety systems inspections completed by Facilities Management and assist to ensure code compliance.
- Collaborate with Facilities Management to address identified hazards and ensure compliance with local and national codes.
- Coordinate specialized repairs related to fire/life safety systems.
- Manage hazardous waste handling and disposal in accordance with EPA and state regulations.
- Prepare and submit required environmental reports such as Tier II.
- Respond to and investigate concerns regarding indoor air and water quality.
- Plan and oversee EHS-related projects including policy rollouts, inspections, and corrective action initiatives.
- Track project status and EHS Key Performance Indicators, and deliver regular reports and presentations to leadership.
Benefits
- medical, dental, and vision coverage
- a 401(k) with company match
- employer-paid life insurance
- short-term and long-term disability coverage
- voluntary life insurance for employees and their families
- generous paid time off
- 9 paid holidays
- annual performance bonuses
- paid training
- educational opportunities
- career development
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Number of Employees
51-100 employees
