Posted

17-Apr-2023

Service line

GWS Segment

Role type

Full-time

Areas of Interest

Health and Safety/Environment

Location(s)

Remote - US - Remote - US - United States of America

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

The QHSE Manager will report directly to the QHSE Director and dotted line to regional Business Unit Directors. The QHSE Manager will support the CBRE Data Center Solutions (DCS) Business Unit leaders, QHSE Director and their teams in interpreting, developing, and implementing the core requirements of the GWS quality, health, safety and environmental (QHSE) management systems and applicable legal/other requirements.

Proactively contribute to the development and implementation of the Business Unit’s QHSE risk management, compliance assurance, and improvement strategies, undertaking audits and inspections, and providing QHSE technical advice and guidance in support of the Division’s aspiration to be recognized as “world class”.

Provide a clear conduit into/out of the Business Unit for legal compliance obligations, QHSE best practices, emerging solutions and lessons learned, customer requirements, and ensuring policies and approaches remain fit for purpose and continually improve.

Work with Business Unit leaders to develop and implement risk based QHSE assurance programs comprising QHSE audits, compliance inspections, industrial hygiene assessments and visible leadership tours. This includes the undertaking of contract and project visits (both internal and supplier) and providing advice and guidance to operational teams in the resolution of non-conformities and the development of continual improvement strategies.

Support the Business Unit operational teams in the investigation and management of QHSE incidents and failures, including the development of future preventative strategies, and the wider communication of learning from experience outputs.

Support the Business Unit operational teams in the identification, development, and adoption of appropriate QHSE competency standards, including minimum training expectations that support the Divisional QHSE strategy, policy, process, and reflect compliance and customer requirements.

Establish collaborative working partnerships and peer to peer relationships with internal stakeholders, the primary supply chain, and wider SMEs to support the achievement of the Business Unit’s QHSE objectives, promote best working practice and consistently high standards. This includes acting as Business Unit representative on SME areas within internal and external best practice forums.

Support the QHSE aspects of wining/retaining business through solutions development, participation in presentations and consultation meetings, bid and contract generation and review through to support during mobilization and resourcing activities on contracts.

Some overnight travel is required and is anticipated to be approximately 20-40% depending on support requirements.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.



EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE

Bachelors degree (BA/BS) in HSE from four-year college or university. Minimum of 5 years of related experience.

Demonstrated knowledge of federal, state and local health and safety, and environmental regulations is essential. Direct experience dealing with regulatory agencies and / or compliance officers is preferred.

Experience working in manufacturing, construction, and / or facility maintenance and management is preferred.



CERTIFICATES and/or LICENSES

As required by local authority (if required). Certified Safety Professional (CSP), Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH), Certified Hazardous Material Manager (CHMM), Occupational Health and Safety Technician (OHST) - Preferred

COMMUNICATION SKILLS

Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Strong organizational and analytical skills. Ability to provide efficient, timely, reliable and courteous service to customers. Ability to effectively present information.
Ability to respond effectively to sensitive issues.

FINANCIAL KNOWLEDGE

Requires advanced knowledge of financial terms and principles. Ability to calculate intermediate figures such as percentages, discounts, and commissions. Conducts advanced financial analysis.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to comprehend, analyze, and interpret complex documents. Ability to solve problems involving several options in situations. Requires advanced analytical and quantitative skills.

OTHER SKILLS and ABILITIES

SCOPE OF RESPONSIBILITY

Decisions made with thorough understanding of procedures, company policies, and business practices to achieve general results and deadlines. Responsible for setting work unit and/or project deadlines. Errors in judgment may cause short-term impact to department.

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. We also provide reasonable accommodations, as needed, throughout the job application process. If you have a disability that inhibits your ability to apply for a position through our online application process, you may contact us 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.

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