Environmental Program Manager

Environmental Program Manager - North America Location(s): Ashburn - Virginia - United States of America, Atlanta - Georgia - United States of America, Charlotte - North Carolina - United States of America, Dallas - Texas - United States of America, Durham - North Carolina - United States of America, Georgetown - Texas - United States of America, Houston - Texas - United States of America, New Orleans - Louisiana - United States of America, Raleigh - North Carolina - United States of America, Richmond - Virginia - United States of America, Sterling - Virginia - United States of America, Tampa - Florida - United States of America About the Role As an Environmental Program Manager – North America, you will lead and support Environmental management programs across multiple facilities in the U.S. and Canada. This includes ensuring regulatory compliance, advancing environmental performance and sustainability initiatives, and driving continuous improvement aligned with ISO 14001 principles. This role is part of the environmental management function, responsible for implementing and maintaining programs that protect people, facilities, and surrounding communities while supporting operational and corporate sustainability goals. What You’ll Do LeadNorth American environmentalcomplianceandmanagementprograms, ensuring adherence tofederal, state, local, and client requirements. SupportISO14001 Environmental Management System, including audits and continuous improvement initiatives. Lead vendor management for environmental programs across North America, ensuring contractor compliance, performance, and achievement of program or project objectives. Managepermitting, reporting,documentation for air emissions, water discharges, and hazardous materials withmanagement. Prepare andsubmit regulatory reportsand interface with regulatory agencies as needed. Managehazardousmaterials and waste programs, ensuringcompliancehandling, storage, labeling, and transportation. Approve hazardous waste shipmentsin accordance withclient requirements. Review and approvechemicals, ensuringall materials are evaluated for environmental impact, regulatorycompliance, and suitabilityfor use. Coordinate environmental due diligence for real estate transactions, includingPhase I EnvironmentalSite Assessments, Transaction Screens, permittransfers, and site transitions. Oversee environmental data reportingby vendors, ensuring completenessandaccuracy in adherence toclient requirements. Lead North American environmental incidentmanagementincludingresponse, documentation, root cause analysis, and corrective actionimplementation. Review, provide guidance, and approve environmental impact assessments (EIAs) and support project teams with environmental and sustainability requirementsto ensure regulatory compliance and environmental stewardship. Maintaincompliancedocumentation, training records, and audit readiness. Develop, obtain, and manage environmental funding and budgets tosupport complianceandstrategic delivery ofprogramobjectives. Identify and implement opportunities for cost savings, risk reduction, and improved environmental performance. Serveas a subject matter expert and advisor to management, staff, and clients on environmentalissues. Lead by example, modeling behaviors aligned with organizational values, sustainability, and responsibility. What You’ll Need Education & Experience Bachelor’sDegree (Environmental Science, Engineering, Sustainability, or related field, preferred) with 8-10years of relevant experience in environmental management, compliance, or sustainability (or equivalent combination of education and experience). Demonstrated experience managing environmental programs in multi-site operations such as data centers, corporate facilities, or industrial environments. Technical Expertise Strong knowledge of environmentalregulations andprograms, including: Air, water, and hazardous waste permitting and reporting Chemical management and hazard communication Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure (SPCC) Plans Waste minimization, recycling, and sustainability initiatives Environmental due diligence (ASTM E1527-21 and E1528-22 standards) ISO 14001 Environmental Management Systems and auditing practices Demonstrated ability to develop practical, compliant, and innovative solutions to complex environmental challenges. Proficient in Microsoft Office and environmental data management tools. Certifications / Training (Preferred) U.S. EPA RCRA Hazardous Waste Management U.S. DOT Hazardous Materials Transportation (HAZMAT) Certification Canada TDG Certification ISO 14001 Internal or Lead Auditor training (Preferred) OSHA 24- or 40-hour HAZWOPER Certification and 8-hour annual refresher Skills & Competencies Strong program and project management, vendor oversight, and budgeting skills. Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement abilities. Proven leadership of cross-functional teams across regions and organizational levels. Analytical and detail-oriented, with a focus on compliance, operational excellence, and environmental performance. This position supports the achievement of organizational environmental management goals through proactive program leadership, regulatory expertise, and a commitment to operational excellence across North America. Equal Employment Opportunity: CBRE has 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. Candidate Accommodations: CBRE values the differences of all current and prospective employees and recognizes how every employee contributes to our company’s success. CBRE provides reasonable accommodations in job application procedures for individuals with disabilities. If you require assistance due to a disability in the application or recruitment process, please submit a request via email at recruitingaccommodations@cbre.com or via telephone at +1 866 225 3099 (U.S.) and +1 866 388 4346 (Canada). 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