EHS Manager

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What this job involves:

We are seeking an EHS Manager for our Work Dynamics business to join one of JLL's key global accounts. As a senior member of the JLL Americas EHS team, you will be responsible for implementing and managing EHS programs across multiple account locations. The most important objective of this role is ensuring that our employees and subcontractors return home safely at the end of their working day. You will demonstrate leadership in health, safety, and environmental issues, ensuring that the JLL EHS Management System and Standards are applied across all areas of responsibility while promoting a positive, proactive EHS culture. This highly visible role operates in a fast-paced environment focused on ensuring critical stakeholders receive timely, relevant information and appropriate counsel for EHS matters.

What your day-to-day will look like:

• Performance Management
  • Implement Global Work Dynamics EHS strategic objectives and ensure effective operational relevance within the area of responsibility. Manage and reduce operational risks by providing guidance and advice on EHS risk management at all levels. Provide technical advice on relevant EHS issues and communicate notifications of changes in legislation that will impact service delivery and client occupancy.
  • Complete and maintain Hazard/PPE Assessments for all account locations and create and maintain a regulatory compliance register for each location. Ensure building-related risk assessments are in place in line with legal requirements and Client Global Risk Control Standards. Identify improvement opportunities and support the account team in identifying practical, cost-effective solutions and controls for EHS risks.
  • Develop the account training matrix, manage and assign online training requirements, and provide training and presentations as needed on specific topics applicable to account employees. Ensure that accidents, injuries, near misses, good catches, and other events are captured, and the data is managed and reported. Manage the OSHA 301/300 recordkeeping requirements for the account and serve as the Account's Administrator for the JLL AIMS (Accident & Incident Management System).
• Leadership and Culture
  • Foster a Culture of Safety across the Account. Lead, manage, and develop the Account EHS teams, maintaining an appropriate structure to ensure operational EHS management. Proactively develop and manage client relationships, ensuring expected service levels are achieved and delivering exceptional quality of service as reflected by client feedback.
  • Participate with operating sites as needed to lead or support investigations of EHS events, perform analysis of root cause(s), support and track the implementation of effective corrective actions, and prepare communications to share lessons learned across account operations. Establish effective relationships and work cooperatively with Account Teams, client organizations, and third-party vendors.
• Standards and Compliance
  • Support the implementation and maintenance of JLL Regional EHS operational controls including processes, standards, procedures, and guidelines, ensuring compliance with EHS obligations and JLL's EHS aspirations. Assist in the assurance of compliance with all EHS Sections of the Operational Compliance Program (OCP).
  • Implement EHS strategy and operating protocols for the safety performance of JLL's contractors and supply chain vendors. Ensure third-party vendors maintain compliance with JLL Work Dynamics and account EHS Standards at all times. Support environmental compliance efforts as specified in the JLL/client Master Service Agreement (MSA)/Statement of Work (SOW).
• Client Relationship Management
  • Develop and own strong relationships with client's key representatives and local stakeholders. Develop and manage regular localized client meetings and feedback sessions. Build trust with the client, demonstrating ownership and drive of innovation and change management. Ensure a proactive approach to understanding the client's changing priorities.
• Team Development (if applicable)
  • Attract, develop, and retain a team of talented employees committed to delivering exceptional client results and demonstrating JLL values. Understand strengths, opportunities, and skill sets of existing support team and provide day-to-day management and coaching to increase productivity. Align the team with client priorities and the account and EHS function's vision and strategy. Ensure career and succession plans are structured and proactively managed to avoid operational disruption.

Required Qualifications:

• Minimum 8 years' experience developing, implementing, and managing EHS programs.
• Associate or bachelor's degree in safety management, industrial hygiene, environmental science, or relevant field (degree may be waived if >7 years' experience or hold EHS professional certification).
• Strong track record of EHS management experience within Operational Management systems and working with corporate clients.
• Experience managing EHS for multiple sites across multiple countries with a strong understanding of the EHS regulatory environment in major markets.
• Appropriate recognized professional EHS qualifications and memberships.
• Proven record of success with project management skills for balancing multi-site activities.
• Broad-based knowledge of Environmental, Safety and Occupational Health regulations and internationally recognized EHS Management systems.
• Management system development, implementation, and auditing experience.
• Experience implementing EHS technology platforms and data management tools across multiple countries and regions.
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written, with ability to deal with people at all organizational levels.
• Proven record of making presentations and providing effective training.
• Ability to effectively and cooperatively interface with peers, colleagues, and clients.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 10+ years of experience or hold EHS professional certification for Senior Manager level positions.
• Practical working knowledge of up-to-date tools and techniques within a real estate environment and management of risk across a complex multi-site property portfolio.
• Practical experience of problem-solving EHS issues in a dynamic/diverse environment and implementation of risk control systems and processes.
• An agile approach to leadership and stakeholder management — able to operate effectively in a matrix structure.
• Strong business acumen and a strong orientation to goals and measurable results.
• Analytical and creative problem-solving skills, and ability to employ intelligent flexibility.
• Strong cultural awareness with unwavering ethical standards, drives excellence, and innately collaborative.

Location: Onsite

Additional Requirements: Periodic travel to various operations sites to investigate events or problems, as well as travel to various meetings may be required (estimated 40% to 20% travel).

At JLL, we are collectively shaping a brighter way — for our clients, ourselves, and our fellow employees. We choose to take the more inspiring, innovative, and optimistic path on our journey toward success. What sets JLL apart is our culture of collaboration, locally and across the globe, which allows us to create transformative solutions for the real estate industry. We support each other's wellbeing and champion inclusivity and belonging across teams.

JLL is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity and inclusion.

This position does not provide visa sponsorship. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Estimated compensation for this position:

126,600.00 – 155,000.00 USD per year

This range is an estimate and actual compensation may differ. Final compensation packages are determined by various considerations including but not limited to candidate qualifications, location, market conditions, and internal considerations.

Location:

On-site –New York, NY, Seattle, WA

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If this job description resonates with you, we encourage you to apply, even if you don’t meet all the requirements.  We’re interested in getting to know you and what you bring to the table!

Personalized benefits that support personal well-being and growth:

JLL recognizes the impact that the workplace can have on your wellness, so we offer a supportive culture and comprehensive benefits package that prioritizes mental, physical and emotional health. Some of these benefits may include:

• 401(k) plan with matching company contributions

• Comprehensive Medical, Dental & Vision Care

• Paid parental leave at 100% of salary 

• Paid Time Off and Company Holidays

• Early access to earned wages through Daily Pay

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