Global EHS Leader

Newmark Group • Dallas, TX

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About The Position

The Global Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) Leader is responsible for developing, implementing, and sustaining Newmark's global EHS programs and strategy to ensure compliance with all applicable regulatory requirements, client standards, and internal policies. This role drives EHS excellence across global operations by fostering a proactive safety culture, managing risk, and aligning environmental and health initiatives with Newmark's corporate sustainability goals. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in EHS management within the corporate real estate, property management, or facilities services sector and be adept at influencing across diverse cultural and geographic regions.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Occupational Health & Safety, Engineering, or related field. Master's degree preferred.
• 10+ years of progressive EHS leadership experience, including international or multi-region responsibility.
• Professional certifications strongly preferred (e.g., CSP, CIH, CMIOSH, or equivalent).
• Deep understanding of global EHS regulations (OSHA, EPA, ISO 45001, ISO 14001, EU Directives, etc.).
• Proven ability to develop and execute global strategies and manage cross-functional teams.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Ability to travel internationally (up to 25%).
• Strategic thinker with strong operational discipline.
• Culturally aware and able to influence across diverse teams and geographies.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Collaborative leadership style that drives accountability and engagement.
• Passion for safety, sustainability, and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a comprehensive global EHS strategy aligned with Newmark's corporate goals and client expectations.
• Establish global standards, procedures, and performance metrics to ensure consistent EHS program execution.
• Collaborate with executive leadership and regional management teams to integrate EHS principles into business operations.
• Oversee development and maintenance of core EHS programs, including Injury and Illness Prevention, Fire and Life Safety, Environmental Compliance and Sustainability, Hazard Communication and Chemical Management, Contractor Safety and Process Safety Management (PSM), Confined Space Entry, Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), and Electrical Safety, Workplace Violence Prevention and Emergency Preparedness.
• Lead global risk assessments and ensure implementation of corrective and preventive actions.
• Partner with site and regional EHS personnel to drive continual improvement in safety performance.
• Ensure compliance with international, federal, state, and local EHS regulations, as well as applicable client and landlord requirements.
• Manage EHS auditing, inspections, and reporting processes across all regions.
• Monitor and analyze key EHS performance indicators and provide regular reports to senior leadership.
• Develop and implement global EHS training frameworks to ensure all employees, contractors, and managers are aware of their roles and responsibilities.
• Promote awareness of EHS policies, initiatives, and best practices through effective communication and engagement campaigns.
• Support global environmental and sustainability objectives, including energy management, waste reduction, and greenhouse gas (GHG) tracking.
• Partner with Corporate Sustainability teams to align EHS and ESG (Environmental, Social, Governance) efforts.
• Lead investigations into significant incidents, ensuring root cause analysis and corrective actions are implemented and shared globally.
• Support business continuity and emergency response planning and execution.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Industry: Real Estate
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees