Sr. Manager, EHS Operational Excellence

We seek to move the world forward through innovative thinking.

Woolpert is an award-winning, global leader in architecture, engineering, and geospatial services. We blend design excellence with cutting-edge technology to deliver exceptional client value. Our team is passionate about their work and committed to building the next generation of industry leaders, and as a certified Great Place to Work®, Woolpert embraces progress and innovation to create limitless opportunities for career growth.

Position Overview:

Supports the effective development and implementation of Woolpert’s Global EHS programs, tools and proactive safety initiatives to drive a high-performance safety and compliance culture. Supports the development and implementation of behavior-based safety practices, ensures compliance with global regulatory agencies, supports implementation of new systems, tools and processes, leverages advanced data and analytics techniques to drive systematic performance improvement, and liaises with cross-functional teams to support management of change and other proactive initiatives across all business lines.

We are unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position. Applicants must already possess work authorization in the country the job is located.

What you will do:

• Lead governance/accountability for compliance and continuous improvement, and support development of global, proactive EHS programs to identify and mitigate risk and drive timely EHS action closure
• Support change management with global alignment of various EHS programs, policies and tools
• Support EHS Director in assessing acquisition risk and integration of new acquisitions into Woolpert’s EHS Management System
• Establish and refine overall EHS metrics reporting and develop tools and processes to automate and streamline reporting to support business needs. Leverage data and analytics to identify incident trends and recommend policy changes to drive systematic EHS improvement
• Manage global EHS policy and procedure development, revision, update, translation and deployment to field units
• Engage with global executive leadership, managers and frontline employees to cultivate a shared commitment to safety excellence and continuous improvement, integrating safety-first planning across all phases of work
• Lead and inspire action in dynamic and rapidly changing business conditions; drive proactive change through effective communication and leadership
• Utilize robust KPIs and reporting metrics with leading and lagging indicators to proactively address risk factors and drive operational accountability throughout all business lines. Effective 12.01.2025
• Support operations’ EHS coordinators in development of comprehensive risk assessments and hazard analyses programs and tools (e.g. bowtie analysis, strength of defenses matrices, ergonomics assessments, IH risk assessments, etc.) to identify potential safety hazards and mitigate associated risks
• Drive continuous improvement mindset. Provide thought leadership and inspire change at all levels in the organization with intensity and integrity. Remove barriers through effective problem solving and coordination with internal partners
• Serve as key strategic partner for the Director of EHS
• Other duties as assigned

What you will bring:

• Required:
  • Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Safety, Environmental Science, Industrial Hygiene, Engineering, Environmental Health or related field required
  • 10+ years of progressive experience in EHS roles required
  • Project Management experience required
  • Valid Driver's License Required
  • Strong knowledge of US (OSHA 1910, 1926, CAA, CWA, etc.) regulations
  • Proficiency with MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and other SaaS tools
  • Strong communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills
  • Ability to collect data, analyze global issues, and recommend improvements
  • Ability to work independently while supporting multiple project teams
  • Strong organization and time management abilities
  • Willingness and ability to work in field settings, including active construction sites
  • Ability to manage global initiatives from initiation to completion
• Preferred:
  • Master’s degree in Occupational Safety, Environmental Science, Industrial Hygiene, Engineering, Environmental Health, or related field
  • 10+ years of progressive experience in EHS roles in the AEC industry preferred
  • Experience in implementation of global EHS programs preferred
  • Proven track record of delivering on commitments, and completing projects on-time, within budget and of high quality preferred
  • PMP, CHMM, CSP, CIH or any other EHS related professional certifications preferred
  • Lean Six Sigma training/qualifications (green belt/black belt) preferred
  • Familiarity with ISO 45001 / 14001 management systems
  • Deep knowledge of global EHS regulations and best practices, with a track record of successful program development and implementation
  • Strategic thinker with creative and excellent problem-solving and decision-making skills
  • Excellent data and analytical skills, and experience with EHS software systems, including administration
  • Resilient self-starter who can operate autonomously and learn quickly within a rapidly evolving environment
  • Demonstrated ability to lead and influence EHS in a cross-functional, matrixed environment. Skills in appropriate Change Management
• Physical Requirements:
  • Ability to walk, stand, climb, and navigate uneven terrain on active project sites
  • Ability to lift up to 25 lbs
  • Work environments may include outdoor job sites, varying weather conditions, and use of PPE
  • Office‑based work may include extended periods working on a computer.

Benefits You Will Love 

Certified as a Great Place to Work, Woolpert is one of the fastest-growing architecture, engineering, and geospatial companies in the world. With over 75 offices and countless projects around the globe, you’ll work on meaningful assignments that improve quality of life around the world. In addition to offering competitive pay, we provide employees with a robust set of unique benefits, including: 

• Freedom to Work program: Set your own schedule and location (as appropriate).
• Principal program: Earn the opportunity to become an owner of the firm.
• Flexible paid time off/vacation: Take time off when it makes sense for you and your team.
• Career development: Explore a wide range of learning and growth opportunities within and across industries.
• Health, life, vision, and dental insurance: Cover all your medical bases.
• Paid sick time, retirement plan, fitness reimbursement, pet insurance, identity protection, technology stipend, employee assistance program, and more! 

Presenting Opportunities and Challenges at Every Turn...
As a firm that recognizes the importance of developing top talent from within, our employees have access to a wide range of training and coaching programs and are rewarded for their achievements through our excellent benefits package and competitive salaries.
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The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)
To all agencies: Please, no phone calls or emails to any employee of Woolpert or any of our subsidiaries about this requisition. All resumes submitted by search firms/employment agencies to any employee at Woolpert via-email, the internet or in any form and/or method will be deemed the sole property of Woolpert, unless such search firms/employment agencies were engaged by Woolpert's Talent Acquisition Team for this requisition and a valid agreement is in place. In the event a candidate who was submitted outside of Woolpert's applicant process is hired, no fee or payment of any kind will be paid.

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Find out more about what Woolpert has to offer here:  http://woolpert.com/about-us/

Woolpert is an equal-opportunity employer. Woolpert is committed to the full inclusion of all individuals. We recruit, train, compensate, and promote regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, veteran status, and other protected status as required by applicable law.  You may view more about EEO on our website: Equal-Employment-Opportunity-The-Law.pdf and EEO is the Law Poster Supplement.

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If you need to reschedule or cancel your interview, please reach out to your recruiter by contacting recruiting@woolpert.com. 

To all agencies: Please, no phone calls or emails to any employee of Woolpert or any of our subsidiaries about this requisition. All resumes submitted by search firms/employment agencies to any employee at Woolpert via email, the internet, or in any form and/or method will be deemed the sole property of Woolpert, unless such search firms/employment agencies were engaged by Woolpert's Talent Acquisition Team for this requisition and a valid agreement is in place. In the event a candidate who was submitted outside of Woolpert's applicant process is hired, no fee or payment of any kind will be paid.