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Sr EHS Manager (Environmental, Health & Safety) onsite in Cambridge, MA

Job ID

211743

Posted

19-Mar-2025

Service line

GWS Segment

Role type

Full-time

Areas of Interest

Health and Safety/Environment

Location(s)

Boston - Massachusetts - United States of America, Cambridge - Massachusetts - United States of America

CBRE Global Workplace Solutions (GWS) works with clients to make real estate a significant contributor to organizational productivity and performance. Our account management model is at the heart of our client-centric approach to delivering integrated real estate solutions. Each client is entrusted with a dedicated leader and is supported by regional and global resources, demonstrating the industry's most robust platform. CBRE GWS delivers consistent, measurably superior outcomes for our clients at every stage of the lifecycle, and across industries and geographies.

About the role

This role strives to lead, develop, implement, and coordinate effective Health, Safety, and Environment EHS programs that align with local, regional, and global standards.

This position will be responsible for the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of critical EHS programs for the assigned site(s). Additionally, this role will provide leadership, mentorship, and support in various EHS program areas, ensuring their effective integration into the overall Health, Safety, and Environment Management System at the site.

What you’ll do

Serving as the subject matter authority for assigned EHS programs, which include (but are not limited to) Project/Construction Management, High-Level Risk Assessments, Permit to Work system (for high-risk work activities), Proficiency Verification, Training and other OSHA-required safety programs.

Leading the EHS audit process to ensure continuous learning and compliance with program requirements.

Providing leadership, direction, and program management for EHS focus areas, such as employee and contractor safety, customer SOPs, EHS Training and Competency Verification. This involves interpreting regulations and internal customer requirements, understanding the standard processes, and developing strategies for practical solutions.

Collecting and validating performance data and preparing and submitting reports through the customer Data Management System in an accurate and timely manner.

Maintain compliance with federal, state, and local health and safety regulations, including the management of regulatory permits and related submissions.

Lead employee and contractor safety. Ensure compliance with site procedures, and relevant training and proficiency programs.

Support and conduct proactive risk assessments of work areas, activities, and construction projects, and new processes to identify and mitigate health, safety, and environmental EHS hazards and risks. Collaborate with team members to implement control measures that reduce or eliminate risks associated with tasks.

Ensure that robust systems are in place to demonstrate and verify compliance with all relevant customer EHS Management System guidelines, handbooks, Global Operating Procedures, and applicable EHS regulations, permits, statutes, local ordinances, and other external requirements.

Lead and participate in root cause investigations related to incidents, near misses, and good catches occurring at the site and supported satellite sites.

Partner with customers to address EHS issues and develop solutions.

What you’ll need

10+ years of relevant experience leading Health, Safety, and Environment programs, preferably with 5+ years of that experience at a leadership level. Experience with laboratory safety and biosafety a plus.

Why CBRE?

When you join CBRE, you become part of a global leader in commercial real estate and investment services that help businesses and people thrive. We are dynamic problem solvers and forward-thinking professionals who create significant impact! Our collaborative environment is built on our shared values — respect, integrity, service, and excellence — and we value the varied perspectives, backgrounds, and skills of our people. At CBRE, you have the opportunity to chart your own course and realize your full potential!

Disclaimers

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship now or in the future.

CBRE carefully considers multiple factors to determine compensation, including a candidate’s education, training and experience. The compensation range is about $125,000 to $145,000 annual base salary plus 15% target bonus based on experience. The compensation offered to a successful candidate will depend on the candidate’s skills, qualifications and experience.

Equal Employment Opportunity: CBRE is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity. We have a long-standing commitment to providing equal employment opportunity to all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, veteran status, political belief, or any other basis protected by applicable law.

Candidate Accommodations: CBRE values the differences of all current and prospective employees and recognizes how every employee contributes to our company’s success. CBRE provides reasonable accommodations in job application procedures for individuals with disabilities. If you require assistance due to a disability in the application or recruitment process, please submit a request via email at recruitingaccommodations@cbre.com or via telephone at +1 866 225 3099 (U.S.) and +1 866 388 4346 (Canada).

NOTE: Some, but not all, of our positions may have an additional requirement to comply with COVID-19 health and safety protocols, including COVID-19 vaccination proof and/or rigorous testing. If you have questions about the requirement(s) for this position, please inform your Recruiter.

CBRE, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer (Women/Minorities/Persons with Disabilities/US Veterans)