Environmental Health & Safety Program Manager - Global Real Estate

JPMorganChase • Full-time • Jersey City, New Jersey • 3w ago

Description

The Global Real Estate – Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) Program Manager oversees corporate EHS governance for third-party facility service providers and internal stakeholders. This includes managing EHS policies, procedures, audits, and environmental due diligence for the firm's global commercial, data center, and retail portfolios.

As an Environmental Health & Safety Program Manager, VP in Global Real Estate, you will provide leadership, strategic management, and education on the company’s environmental management system and EHS risk tolerance. You will implement, review, and monitor healthy building initiatives, and offer technical regulatory guidance to site staff and senior management on EHS policies, regulatory developments, and risk management.

Job Responsibilities:

Develop, implement, and maintain corporate EHS policies and procedures.
Ensure compliance with local, state, federal, and international EHS regulations. Manage regulatory compliance audits and inspections to ensure adherence to regulatory standards.
Provide leadership and direction to third-party service providers and internal stakeholders.
Develop and implement strategic initiatives to enhance the company’s environmental management system and ensure its continuous improvement.
Monitor and interpret EHS regulations and ensure the company’s compliance with new and existing regulations. Ensure that all documentation is compliant with regulatory requirements.
Provide technical regulatory guidance and advice to site staff and senior management.
Prepare and submit required regulatory reports and documentation. Develop and track key performance indicators (KPIs) for EHS performance.
Monitor and report on the performance of the environmental management system.
Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to promote EHS initiatives.
Communicate EHS performance and initiatives to senior management and other stakeholders.
Support incident response for environmental emergencies and natural disasters.

Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills:

Bachelor’s Degree: In Environmental Science, Occupational Health and Safety, Engineering, or a related field.
Extensive experience in EHS management, with proven track record of implementing and managing EHS programs.
Demonstrated experience in leading and managing teams.
In-depth knowledge of EHS regulations and standards.
Experience with EHS auditing and risk assessment.
Proficiency in developing and implementing EHS policies and procedures.
Strong leadership abilities to influence and guide teams, with excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to educate and train staff at all levels on EHS matters.
Strong analytical skills to assess risks and develop mitigation strategies. Effective problem-solving skills to address and resolve EHS issues.

Preferred qualifications, capabilities, and skills:

Extensive experience in EHS management, preferably in a global or multi-site context
Advanced Degree: Master’s degree in a relevant discipline can be advantageous.
Certifications: Professional certifications such as Certified Safety Professional (CSP), Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH), or similar are highly desirable.