Environmental Health and Safety Program Manager

Stanford Health Care•Menlo Park, CA

4d•Hybrid

About The Position

If you're ready to be part of our legacy of hope and innovation, we encourage you to take the first step and explore our current job openings. Your best is waiting to be discovered. Day - 08 Hour (United States of America) This is a Stanford Health Care job. Step into a role where your expertise directly shapes safer environments for the people who build and support our campuses. As an EH&S Program Manager, you’ll champion a culture of safety that empowers teams and strengthens every project we touch. In this role, you’ll be the go-to safety leader across construction and renovation work—spending several days each week in the field, coaching teams, assessing high-risk activities, and building programs that prevent injuries before they happen. You’ll collaborate closely with construction safety leadership and cross-functional stakeholders to advance systemwide safety initiatives while balancing onsite rounds, data-driven insights, and team engagement. The Facilities Services division enhances health through leadership, collaboration, and innovation. Our team offers essential non-clinical support 24/7, ensuring safe operations and planning for future needs. We represent the intersection of planning, construction, general services, and facilities operations. The Facilities Infrastructure & Safety (FIS) business unit is vital in ensuring the safety, security, and operational integrity of Stanford Health Care facilities while also managing disaster preparedness and complex building systems to foster a secure healthcare environment. FIS is made up of multiple departments aligned in focus: Environmental Health & Safety, Facility Field Services, Protective Services, Security Services, Office of Emergency Management, Facilities Engineering - Systems, Operational Technology, Facilities Engineering- Infrastructure, Facilities Services Response Center, and Facilities Administration. Environmental Health and Safety (EH&S) ensures a safe, compliant, and healthy workplace by managing environmental risks, promoting a culture of safety, and leading accreditation efforts across hospital, clinic, and lab environments. The Environmental Health and Safety (EH&S) Program manager is responsible for the planning, administration and management of safety, health and fire safety programs throughout the hospital to ensure compliance with all applicable local, state and federal laws, regulations and standards concerning environmental health and safety, as well as applicable standards set forth by The Joint Commission (TJC). Ensure compliance with all standards promulgated by all Federal, State and local agencies through developing and implementing environmental management programs, on-site inspection and monitoring programs throughout the organization. Manages interactions with outside agencies and regulatory agency personnel for assigned area.

Requirements

5+ years in construction with strong safety depth
Advanced Excel skills and comfort with EH&S tools
Excellent communication, coaching, and relationship building skills
Experience in high-risk construction project environments; healthcare a plus but not required
Ability to foster effective working relationships and build consensus
Ability to manage complex projects and resources (people, costs, and time) across multiple departments
Ability to mediate and resolve complex problems and issues
Ability to provide leadership and influence others
Ability to speak and write effectively at a level appropriate for the job
Knowledge of Accident Investigations
Knowledge of computer systems and software used in functional area
Knowledge of Federal, State and Local regulatory requirements related to areas of functional responsibility
Knowledge of new technologies and ability to maintain and stay abreast of updates and changes
Knowledge of principles and practices of organization, administration, fiscal and personnel management
Knowledge of TJC-EOC Standards and Auditing

Nice To Haves

Healthcare experience a plus but not required
DL - Driver’s License – Any US State preferred
DOT - Department of Transportation (DOT) Hazmat Certification preferred
BBP - OSHA Bloodborne Pathogens Certification preferred
CEAS - Certified Ergonomics Assessment Specialist preferred
RCRA Hazardous Waste Training preferred
OSHA Hazwoper preferred
OSHA30 - 30-hour Construction Training preferred

Responsibilities

Lead daily site safety efforts, including hazard reviews, inspections, and real-time coaching
Develop and implement safety programs that elevate awareness and reduce risk
Support construction, maintenance, renovation, and large capital build projects
Analyze and report safety data to drive KPIs and meet regulatory expectations
Participate in the on-call safety rotation (post training) for escalations
Advise management and staff regarding safety protocols and procedures to ensure regulatory compliance as mandated by local, state, and federal agencies.
Investigate, research and make recommendations regarding best practices with respect to health and safety management
Conduct environmental safety rounding and staff training for assigned programs; Conduct fire drills, equipment and emergency evacuation training (as assigned).
Conduct life safety inspections for construction projects
Conduct safety inspections and develops safety manual policies and procedures.
Provide all aspects of project management relating to occupational safety and health investigations and inspections.
Conduct TJC, Fire/Life Safety regulatory compliance audits; Conduct interviews, review records and recommend corrective actions and performance improvement opportunities.
Responsible for the interpretation, coordination, and enforcement of TJC safety standards; maintains regulatory compliance documentation and records.
Develop and conduct mandated Environment of Care (EOC) audits in ambulatory and/or hospital facilities.
Conduct environmental assessments and recommend mitigation methods as warranted.
Develop and present reports to leadership as required.
Provide written reports of the conducted audits.
Analyze and provide report data and reports results to management and various committees of the hospital.
Develop, implement and continuously update safety and environmental health policies and programs to comply with local, state and federal regulations.
Identifies, measures and improves environmental health and safety processes
Identify personnel, institutional and material resources needed to accomplish program management objectives.
Develops and present annual budgetary requirements for assigned environmental program operations
Manage all aspects of Laser safety program (as assigned)
Participate with external task forces, committees and agencies related to health and safety management including those at the hospital, local, regional, state and federal levels
Prepare and reviews reports to identify root causes and recommend corrective actions.
Serves as a technical/regulatory resource in assigned program area and the interpretation of analytical data to determine safety, industrial hygiene or environmental remediation control measures, etc.
Responsible for negotiation of compliance issues with regulatory agencies as necessary and track any response to citations/violations should they occur
Responsible for overall day-to-day implementation, training, execution and administration of the Environment of Care (EOC), TJC/Fire safety management plans.
Develop and administer budgets and schedules and performance requirements
Responsible for the development, administration, management and oversight of effective health and safety programs (as assigned) to ensure environmental safety and compliance with all various safety, health and environmental regulations and requirements of accrediting and licensure bodies.
Work in conjunction with OCIP (Owner Controller Insurance Program) Safety Manager to assist contractors in meeting TJC/EOC regulatory compliance standards