WinnCompanies is looking for a Director of Environmental, Health and Safety to join our corporate office located in Boston, MA.
The Director of EH&S will lead and support safety and environmental programs and own related procedures/protocols across WinnResidential’s portfolio of managed affordable and mixed-income housing, ensuring the safety and environmental compliance of communities and employees. Areas of environmental focus include, but are not limited to: asbestos, lead-based paint, radon, mold and fuel storage.
As a Subject Matter Expert, the position will partner with internal/external stakeholders and external consultants to develop strategies that manage risk, implement engineering controls and monitor operations to ensure all sites meet or exceed expectations related to safety and environmental standards and goals.
With support from the Senior Vice President of Facilities, the Director of EH&S is responsible for coaching and mentoring Operations and Facilities leaders to effectively implement and manage safety and environmental processes and procedures, coordinate with government agencies at all levels, and engage residents in sustaining safe and healthy communities.
The Director of EH&S will also manage internal partner and external vendor relationships to create and consistently manage safety performance metrics and overall environmental program compliance. The Director plays a key role in defining and implementing safety and environmental best practices in collaboration with site level personnel and operational leadership and supports key processes including budgeting, planning, recruiting and contract negotiations.
This is a hybrid opportunity that typically consists of 2 remote days, and 3 in-office days (including travel nationwide 25-30%).
Responsibilities
- Direct the development of defined strategies and programs to assess and mitigate safety and environmental risk and ensure program and regulatory compliance at the site level. Target areas include training programs, employee engagement/awareness, third party vendor management, communication and customer service (resident and owner facing processes) including safety committee oversite, OSHA/EPA required training, incident reporting (in collaboration with Risk), environmental testing and remediation, PPE requirements and other related activities.
- Lead in the creation and implementation of employee safety programs, including reporting of defined key safety metrics.
- Implement key performance indicator tracking consistently across portfolio, including the development of leading indicators and related programs.
- Drive accountability through site level improvement action plans and monitor adherence to completion.
- Lead in the development and implementation of environmental program best practices across the portfolio. Areas of focus include ownership of lead, asbestos and radon O&M plans and related protocols and procedures, including compliance monitoring, reporting and mitigation action plans.
- Partner with Operations leadership and support resources to create, update and manage environmental policies and serve as primary point of contact with related local, state and national government agencies.
- In partnership with the VP of Procurement, develop and own relationships with key safety and environmental vendors (materials, testing, remediation, etc.) with a focus on improving customer service and overall value to sites. This includes, but is not limited to, SLA development/compliance, training opportunities, program improvements and communications.
- Support and serve as the environmental compliance lead for the WinnDevelopment team regarding acquisitions and real estate development pipeline.
- Participate in best practice development and own the transition from best practice to final procedure/process in implementation.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Health & Safety, Environmental Science, Industrial Hygiene, or related discipline.
- Minimum of 8 years of Environmental Health & Safety experience.
- 3+ years of EHS program management experience with Multi-Site operations
- Demonstrate leadership skills and an ability to effectively train and mentor staff to meet WinnCompanies EHS standards.
- Advanced skills with computer systems, particularly Microsoft Office Suites.
- Outstanding verbal and written communication skills.
- Experience and ability to manage environmental emergency response projects.
- Ability to produce complex documents, perform EHS analysis and maintain internal WinnCompanies systems.
- Able to pass WinnCompanies pre-employment screening and possess a valid driver's license in good standing to meet the driving record standards outlined in the Company Safe Vehicular Operations Policy.
- Ability to travel nationally 25-30%
Preferred Qualifications
- EHS experience in Commercial and/or Residential Property Management.
- Well rounded knowledge of Asbestos, Lead Based Paint, Mold remediation, Radon, and Fuel Storage programs.
- Experience facilitating virtual/onsite Environmental Health & Safety trainings to team members.
- OSHA Certifications.
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Our Benefits:
Permanent full-time US employees are eligible to participate in the following benefits:
- Generous time off policies (including 11 paid holidays (12 for MA employees); Generous Accrued Time Off increasing with years of service; Generous paid sick time; Annual day of service; Floating Holiday)
- 401(k) plan options with a company match
- Various Comprehensive Medical, Dental, & Vision plan options
- Flexible Spending Account, Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account, Health Savings Account options with HSA annual employer contribution
- Long Term Disability and voluntary Short Term Disability; Basic Term Life Insurance and AD&D; optional supplemental life insurance
- Health Expense Reimbursement program (including gym memberships, equipment, and subscriptions)
- Tuition Reimbursement program and continuous training and development opportunities
- Wellbeing program (group challenges, seminars, opportunities to earn points to reduce medical premiums), Employee Assistance Program, & Commuter and Parking Reimbursement options
- Employee Corporate Discount Programs (Verizon Wireless, Home Depot Pro, Staples, and more!)
- Flexible and/or Hybrid schedules are available for certain roles
- Employee Relief Program supporting employees with unexpected hardships that place undue financial stress on them and their families
Why WinnCompanies?
A job you can be proud of: WinnCompanies is a nationally recognized leader in apartment community management and development. Our team members are committed to helping people in the communities we serve and making a positive difference in their lives.
A job that challenges you: Our employees are responsible for our growth and success, and we challenge our team members to always be their best in our fast-paced, dynamic and rewarding workplace.
A job you can learn from: We offer multi-faceted leadership and learning opportunities to support our team members’ career growth and professional development.
A team that cares: We value teamwork, innovation, diversity and mutual respect. Through our recognition and rewards programs, we’re committed to celebrating and uplifting our team members.
About Us:
WinnCompanies is a mission-driven, national business focused on building and operating top quality affordable housing communities for individuals and families of all incomes, including members of the U.S. Armed Forces and their families. Our people are the source of our success – 4,400+ team members working together to create the best possible living communities in 24 states, Washington, D.C., and Puerto Rico.
Whether your skills are in operations, maintenance, leasing, compliance, marketing, IT, HR, accounting or finance, there’s a role for you at WinnCompanies. Your passion for excellence can help us make a positive impact in the lives of real people every day.
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