Environmental Health and Safety Manager

Cushman & Wakefield•Fremont, CA

25d

About The Position

The Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) Manager serves as the strategic EHS leader for a regional portfolio of commercial, industrial, manufacturing, logistics, life sciences, and critical environment facilities. The role develops, implements, and continuously improves EHS programs to protect employees, clients, contractors, visitors, and the environment while supporting operational excellence and business growth. In partnership with Regional Operations Leadership, account teams, clients, and Corporate EHS, the manager promotes risk reduction, regulatory compliance, environmental stewardship, contractor management, incident prevention, and continuous improvement. The position uses data analytics, leading indicators, technology-enabled EHS platforms, and industry practices to advance the company’s Safety First and Zero Incident Performance commitments. The EHS Manager advises operations and clients and integrates EHS considerations into business decisions, site operations, maintenance, capital projects, and account growth opportunities. The position leads regional implementation of the EHS Management System and strategy; ensures regulatory and client compliance; manages risk assessment, incident investigation, performance analytics, training, contractor and client safety, environmental and sustainability initiatives, audits, and governance; and supports business development, transitions, and special projects. It requires travel of up to 50% throughout the assigned region, including overnight travel. Work involves access to industrial, manufacturing, warehouse, and commercial facilities and varying indoor and outdoor conditions.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Safety, Environmental Science, Industrial Hygiene, Engineering, Risk Management, or a related discipline.
Minimum 8–10 years of progressive EHS experience, including multi-site responsibility in a relevant industry or related environment.
Minimum 3–5 years of leadership experience supporting regional or multi-location operations.
Demonstrated experience implementing EHS management systems across diverse operational environments.
Strong knowledge of OSHA regulations and occupational safety management principles.
Knowledge of environmental compliance requirements and applicable regulatory programs.
Experience with risk assessment methodologies and behavior-based safety principles.
Working knowledge of industrial hygiene concepts and exposure control strategies.
Expertise in incident investigation methodologies, root cause analysis, and corrective action management.
Ability to influence and lead across organizational levels without direct authority.
Strong coaching, mentoring, and stakeholder engagement skills; business acumen to balance operational objectives with EHS requirements.
Excellent written, verbal, presentation, and facilitation skills; strong project management and organizational skills; ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Experience using EHS management software and digital compliance platforms.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including advanced Excel and Power BI reporting.
Experience using data analytics tools and KPI dashboards; familiarity with technology-enabled inspection, auditing, training, and incident management systems.
Ability to travel up to 50% throughout the assigned region, including overnight travel.
Ability to access industrial, manufacturing, warehouse, and commercial facility environments; climb ladders, stairs, and catwalks; and access elevated work areas.
Ability to wear required PPE, lift and carry up to 40 pounds, and work in varying indoor and outdoor conditions.

Nice To Haves

One or more of the following certifications: Certified Safety Professional (CSP), Associate Safety Professional (ASP), Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH), Certified Hazardous Materials Manager (CHMM), Safety Management Specialist (SMS), Occupational Health and Safety Technologist (OHST), ISO 45001 Lead Auditor, or ISO 14001 Lead Auditor.
Familiarity with ISO 45001, ISO 14001, and continuous improvement frameworks.
Bilingual Spanish/English proficiency.

Responsibilities

Lead implementation and continuous improvement of the C&W Services EHS Management System across assigned regional accounts and facilities.
Partner with Regional Operations Leadership to develop and execute strategic EHS initiatives aligned with company objectives, client expectations, and industry practices.
Promote the 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 regional EHS subject matter expert.
Ensure compliance with applicable federal, state, provincial, and local EHS regulations and client requirements; interpret emerging requirements and advise operations teams.
Support site-level compliance programs covering areas such as LOTO, electrical safety, confined spaces, fall protection, powered industrial trucks, hazard communication, machine guarding, PPE, hot work, industrial hygiene, contractor safety, and emergency preparedness.
Monitor regulatory developments and identify portfolio compliance risks.
Lead regional risk assessments; facilitate Job Hazard Analyses, Safe Work Practices, and risk mitigation strategies; conduct field assessments and compliance reviews; and drive corrective and preventive actions.
Oversee incident reporting, investigation, and corrective action processes; lead investigations of serious incidents and facilitate regional and leadership incident reviews.
Use root cause analysis, verify corrective action completion, and drive continuous improvement to prevent recurrence.
Analyze regional leading and lagging EHS indicators; maintain dashboards and executive reporting; identify trends and improvement opportunities using data analytics and predictive risk indicators.
Support corporate EHS training programs, effective use of learning and compliance systems, leadership coaching, safety workshops, employee engagement, and frontline supervisor development.
Ensure effective contractor safety management, including prequalification, onboarding, performance evaluations, and audits.
Support client-specific EHS initiatives and act as an EHS liaison in client meetings, business reviews, audits, and operational planning.
Support account transitions, startups, mobilizations, and acquisitions.
Support environmental compliance and sustainability initiatives, including hazardous waste and chemical management, spill prevention, permitting, reporting, and applicable ESG objectives.
Coordinate regional EHS audits, inspections, and management system assessments; support internal, external, client, and regulatory audits; track findings and maintain required records.
Participate in corporate governance reviews and strategic EHS planning.
Support RFP responses, client presentations, and new business opportunities; provide EHS expertise during mobilizations, transitions, and operational changes.
Contribute to operational improvement, risk reduction, client satisfaction, and special projects as directed by the Regional Director, EHS.