Global Sr HSE Director - San Francisco/Bay Area

About the Role: As a CBRE Health, Safety and Environment Sr. Director, you will oversee the department responsible for creating and implementing health, safety, and environmental programs for an account at a global level. This role is instrumental in building a proactive safety culture, managing risk, ensuring compliance, and promoting sustainable practices. What Youu2019ll Do: + Develop, implement and lead HSE programs and initiatives targeted to reduce risk, meet regulatory requirements and HSE safety and Environmental needs of CBRE and our client. Evaluate new and existing programs to assess suitability and the need for changes. + Lead, mentor and coach a team of HSE professionals. Ensure commensurate day-to-day support and guidance to the team. Establish work schedules, assign tasks, and cross-train staff. Set and track staff and department goals and deadlines. Monitor the training and development of staff. Manage team member performance through regular check-ins, periodic performance evaluations, and coaching. Oversee the recruiting and onboarding of new employees. + Review and lead all aspects of all work processes and conditions to ensure HSE controls and safeguards are in place and optimized. Drive data-driven risk management and continuous improvement measures. Utilize metrics and KPIs to evaluate program performance. + Oversee strategic HSE performance management. Compile appropriate performance reports for the business and maintain performance monitoring, analysis and review against established metrics and standards to drive improvements. + Support the achievement of industry best practices, business competitiveness, and the development of a learning organization. + Coordinate and approve HSE plans, playbooks, and procedures for the account. Ensure HSE plans and playbooks are current, complete, and successfully implemented. + Coordinate and manage interactions with government agencies, professional health, safety, and environmental organizations, etc. + Provide information and counsel to management for the account in matters pertaining to HSE, compliance, trends, performance, and concerns. + Lead by example and model behaviors that are consistent with CBRE RISE values. Partner with senior management, customers, and external parties of divergent interests to reach an agreement of strategic importance while being guided by the business segment and the organization's functional strategy. + Conceptualize new methods, techniques, processes, and standards across job disciplines or functions. Direct the resolution of highly complex or unusual business problems by applying advanced critical thinking. What Youu2019ll Need: + Bachelor's degree with 12-15 years of relevant experience, including 7+ years of experience managing people, department budgets, and project teams. Masteru2019s degree preferred. In lieu of a degree, a combination of experience and education will be considered. + Certifications in the field of HSE such as the CSP, CIH, CHMM, or other certifications in related fields are highly desirable, though not mandatory. + Working knowledge of federal, state, and local health, safety, and environmental regulations and industry standards is required. + Experience in the areas of staffing, training, mentorship and coaching, performance management, professional development and talent retention. + Ability to exchange sensitive, complicated, and difficult information, convey performance expectations, and handle problems. + Leadership skills to motivate the team to achieve broad operational targets with impacts on own job discipline, multiple job disciplines, and departments. + Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills. + Strong written and verbal communication skills, including client facing and large group presentation experience. + In-depth knowledge of Microsoft Office products u2013 Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc. + Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship now or in the future What Youu2019ll Need: + Training in a Technical discipline having served an apprenticeship or equivalent with 1-2 years of job-related experience. In lieu of a diploma, a combination of experience and education will be considered. Ability to work shifts that may include weekends and holidays + Must be able to Meet the physical requirements of this role. + To effectively present information to an internal department, client, management and/or colleagues. + Ability to follow basic work routines and standards in the application of work. + Communication skills to exchange straightforward information. + Working knowledge of Microsoft Office products. Examples include Word, Excel, Outlook, etc. + Strong organizational skills with an inquisitive mindset. + Basic math skills. Ability to calculate simple figures such as percentages, discounts, and markups. Why CBRE: A culture of respect, integrity, service and excellence crafts our approach to every opportunity We are guided by the needs of the cities we inhabit, the communities we build and the world we thrive in u2022 Benefits start 1st of the month: Medical, dental vision, PTO, 401k, etc. u2022 Internal advancement available after 6-month mark u2022 40-45 hours a week u2022 Competitive Pay When you join CBRE, you become part of the global leader in commercial real estate services and investment that helps businesses and people thrive. We are dynamic problem solvers and forward-thinking professionals who create significant impact. Our collaborative culture is built on our shared values u2014 respect, integrity, service and excellence u2014 and we value the diverse perspectives, backgrounds and skillsets of our people. At CBRE, you have the opportunity to chart your own course and realize your potential. We welcome all applicants. CBREu2019s Data Center Solutions is the worldu2019s only fully integrated data center real estate firm, offering global strategy, acquisition and disposition representation, project management, and facilities management from a single provider. We serve 40% of the Fortune 100u2019s data centers, spanning primary, secondary, and tertiary markets across the globe. As an employer of choice, we heavily invest in our people to best serve these state-of-the-art facilities by offering mission critical and leadership training. CBRE Group, Inc. (NYSE:CBRE), a Fortune 500 (Fortune #128 as of 2025) and S&P 500 company headquartered in Dallas, is the worldu2019s largest commercial real estate services and investment firm (based on 2024 revenue). The company has more than 140,000 employees (including Turner & Townsend employees) serving clients in more than 100 countries. CBRE serves clients through four business segments: Advisory (leasing, sales, debt origination, mortgage serving, valuations); Building Operations & Experience (facilities management, property management, flex space & experience); Project Management (program management, project management, cost consulting); Real Estate Investments (investment management, development). Please visit our website at . Applicant AI Use Disclosure We value human interaction to understand each candidate's unique experience, skills, and aspirations. We do not use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to make hiring decisions, and we ask that candidates disclose any use of AI in the application and interview process. CBRE carefully considers multiple factors to determine compensation, including a candidateu2019s education, training, and experience. The minimum salary for the position is $200,000 annually and the maximum salary for the position is $250,000 annually. The compensation that is offered to a successful candidate will depend on the candidateu2019s skills, qualifications, and experience. Successful candidates will also be eligible for a discretionary bonus based on CBREu2019s applicable benefit program. The application window is anticipated to close on March 16, 2026 and may be extended as needed. Or to express interest in similar roles, visit /careers. Equal Employment Opportunity: 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. Candidate Accommodations: CBRE values the differences of all current and prospective employees and recognizes how every employee contributes to our companyu2019s 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 or via telephone at +1 866 225 3099 (U.S.) and +1 866 388 4346 (Canada).CBRE, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer (Women/Minorities/Persons with Disabilities/US Veterans)

Created: 2026-03-16