Manager, Specialty Compliance and Ethics

Walmart•Bentonville, AR

5d•$80,000 - $155,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Manager, Real Estate Environmental Compliance role leads Walmart's enterprise Asbestos Containing Material (ACM) and Lead-Based Paint (LBP) compliance program across all business formats. This role serves as the program owner and subject matter expert, ensuring regulatory compliance, managing surveys and Operations & Maintenance (O&M) plans, overseeing contractor performance, and partnering with internal and external stakeholders to support safe and compliant facilities. Our team integrates environmental compliance into real estate, construction, facility maintenance, and closure activities across Walmart. We collaborate closely with Facility Services, Construction, Legal, and Real Estate teams to translate regulatory requirements into practical business solutions. This approach ensures the protection of associates, customers, vendors, and communities while maintaining adherence to ethical standards. The team emphasizes effective communication, risk mitigation, and continuous improvement to support compliance management and regulatory adherence throughout the organization of the asbestos and lead based paint programs.

Requirements

Expertise in ACM/LBP regulations, including OSHA, EPA, AHERA, RRP, and NESHAP requirements.
Experience managing environmental compliance programs in large-scale retail, commercial real estate, construction, or facilities environments.
Strong vendor management, program management, and regulatory interpretation skills.
Ability to translate complex regulatory requirements into practical business processes and guidance.
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with experience partnering across operations, construction, maintenance, legal, and leadership teams.
Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Bachelor's degree in Business, Human Resources, or related field and 2 years’ experience in compliance, ethics, legal, project management, or related area OR 4 years’ experience in compliance, ethics, legal, project management, or related area.
2 years’ experience using intermediate functionality of Microsoft Office.

Nice To Haves

Master's degree in Business, Human Resources, or related field, Project Management Certification, Supervisory experience

Responsibilities

Lead Walmart's ACM/LBP compliance program, ensuring surveys, O&M plans, training, and documentation remain current and compliant.
Provide guidance to Construction, Facility Services, and project teams on ACM/LBP requirements during renovation, maintenance, and capital projects.
Manage environmental consulting vendors, including SOW development, performance monitoring, and service quality.
Support regulatory inspections, agency inquiries, and compliance-related investigations.
Maintain ACM/LBP policies, standards, procedures, and governance documentation, including Council activities.
Oversee program metrics, funding, documentation management, and continuous improvement.
Support construction projects monitoring activities, to include assessment reviews, closure of exceptions, metrics tracking, and reporting.
Coordinate environmental incident management, ensuring timely follow-up, documentation, and closure of incidents.