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Manager - Environmental, Health and Safety

COPT Defense Properties · copt.com
ColumbiaLead / Manager
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Found
33 d ago · posted 2026-08-28
Location
Columbia, MD
Pay (as listed)
$130,000–$140,000 a year

Full description

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS EHS Leadership & Governance: Establish and maintain enterprise-wide EHS policies, standards, and governance frameworks. • Ensure consistent implementation of EHS programs across all operating regions, construction activities, and corporate functions. • Provide strategic EHS guidance on accident prevention and risk reduction measures, including risk assessments, pertaining to building preventive maintenance and repair, construction, and office work. • Develop strategic EHS objectives, KPIs, and reporting metrics for executive leadership. • Lead cross-functional initiatives that improve organizational safety performance and reduce operational risk. • Represent EHS interests in executive meetings, acquisitions, due diligence efforts, and major organizational initiatives. • Integrate contractors and operating partners into company activities. • Interface and meet reporting requirements with U.S. Government and contractor Safety personnel as required. • Interpret and maintain adherence to federal, state, and local EHS laws to avoid fines and legal penalties. • Ensure accurate and timely submission of compliance reports. Audit and Inspection: Oversee and maintain company-wide EHS-related audit, inspection, and monitoring programs. • Develop company-wide audit strategies and direct inspection and monitoring activities • Perform and/or coordinate periodic inspections and audits to include tools and equipment, mission-related gear and devices, and uniforms/PPE. • Keep abreast of EHS trends, industry technology, and make recommendations to management. • Lead efforts for company-wide equipment procurement and fielding. • Ensure significant compliance issues are reported to leadership. People Leadership & Talent Management: Lead, develop, and manage EHS team by establishing performance expectations, building organizational capability, and ensuring effective deployment of EHS resources across the company. • Create departmental goals and performance expectations. • Provide coaching, mentoring, and conduct performance reviews. • Manage employee development plans. • Allocate resources across regions, including workload and priorities. • Plan, resource, and lead Company-level Safety Meetings (Safety Council, etc.) • Advise, mentor, and coordinate with Safety Committees and other decentralized Safety governance structures throughout the company. • Ensure effective distribution of Safety personnel across the company. Emergency Action Plans/COOP: Oversee corporate-wide planning, coordination, and staff efforts to enable business and operations continuity and train employees on emergency preparedness and response procedures. • Maintain enterprise emergency preparedness programs. • Coordinate business continuity plan exercises/drills. • Provide expertise and support to management and business functional areas, as needed, and lead expert when a major business disruption or EHS crisis occurs. General Support: Work across the company and with partners on cross-functional teams regarding program-related opportunities and challenges. • Participate in due diligence activities as part of the acquisition process, procedures, and activities. • Establish and oversee equipment inspection program(s) for building technicians and other company personnel. • Assist managers with timely and accurate claims reporting and incident investigation. • Coordinate with and support corporate management, Risk Analyst, and outside counsel on insurance-related dispute resolution matters, as necessary. QUALIFICATIONS: Education: • Formal education in Occupational Health and Safety, Safety Sciences, Safety and Engineering Technology, Safety and Environmental Management, Health and Safety Studies, Business Administration or other relevant discipline. Further Training: • Industry Certifications including Certified Safety Professional (CSP), Associate Safety Professional, Occupational Health and Safety Technologist (OHST), Construction Health Safety (CHST), Safety Trained Supervisor (STS) preferred. Professional Experience: • Minimum of 10+ years’ experience in construction, building engineering, real estate development, manufacturing, or related industry. Computer Skills: • PC proficiency to include, but not limited to, Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, etc.) and ability to learn company-specific software. • Ability to adapt to new or changing software programs Mobility: • Occasional travel required. Other Requirements: • Demonstrated expertise in planning, managing, and overseeing company-wide, EHS-related programs. • Knowledge of OSHA regulations, National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), National Electrical (NEC), and Building Codes. • Effective communication and interpersonal skills. • Strong organizational skills. • May be required to carry and maintain appropriate government credentials. • Must be willing to obtain a TS clearance. Pay Range: $130,000 - 140,000 CDP proudly offers to all employees working a minimum of 30 hours per week market-leading health benefits including medical, dental, vision and prescription, etc.

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