HSE Senior Director, Data Center Solutions

CBRE
Springfield, IL

HSE Senior Director, Data Center Solutions

Job ID

251426

Posted

07-Jan-2026

Service line

GWS Segment

Role type

Full-time

Areas of Interest

Health and Safety/Environment

Location(s)

Remote - US - Remote - US - United States of America

JOB SUMMARY

CBRE's Data Centre Solutions is the world's only fully integrated data centre 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 100's data centres, 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.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Develop, implement, manage and review the QHSE strategy, management system, plan and objectives in line with the Group QHSE strategy and in support of the related divisional business plan. Include long term forecasting and planning for both policy and resource requirements.

  • Provide the focal point for specialist strategic QHSE expertise. Ensure appropriate day-to-day support and guidance to the team, supply partners and clients.

  • Manage QHSE resource requirements. Lead and facilitate necessary dialogue to ensure appropriate specialist QHSE resource requirements are established at all times.

  • Lead the development and maintenance of the QHSE training strategy. Support the delivery to ensure standards of QHSE competence are achieved and maintained.

  • Direct, lead and support the development of initiatives and best practice activities in all areas of QHSE management and promote and maintain the behaviours and values of the business.

  • Support the QHSE aspects of new business through solutions development, participation in presentations and consultation meetings, bid and contract generation and review through to support during mobilization and resourcing activities on contracts.

  • Where required, ensure QHSE 'Champions' are established throughout the business. Direct the team in the development of appropriate objectives designed to promote and improve QHSE management.

  • Direct and manage the QHSE team to ensure delivery of overarching QHSE program.

  • Implement an assurance program designed to maintain compliance with both business and Group policy and strategy.

  • Oversee strategic QHSE 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 good industry practice, business competitiveness, and the development of a learning organization.

  • Support appropriate and effective business communication through leadership, advice, reviews, and direct contribution to meetings, briefings, consultation forums, correspondence, publicity, monthly and ad-hoc reporting and other publications, as necessary and appropriate.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

  • BA/BS degree (or equivalent) required, MA/MS preferred

  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

  • Strong written and verbal communication skills, including client facing and large group presentation experience

  • 12+ years of related industry experience

  • 5 years' experience directing large scale, multi-discipline projects in a corporate environment

  • 7 years' experience managing people, department budgets, and project teams

CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENSES

  • Certifications in the field of HSE such as the CSP, CIH, CHMM or other certifications in the field of EHS are highly desirable.

  • Qualifications in auditing such as lead auditor certification for ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 are desirable.

OTHER SKILLS AND/OR ABILITIES

  • Strong leadership and facilitation skills

  • Exceptional presentation skills

  • Excellent project management experience

  • Strong analytical and organizational skills

  • Excellent computer skills including Microsoft Project, Microsoft office suite

  • Clear understanding and articulation of HSE Management Systems - leadership commitment, accountability, effective communication, auditing, and performance metrics.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship now or in the future

CBRE carefully considers multiple factors to determine compensation, including a candidate's education, training, and experience. The minimum salary for the HSE Senior Director, Data Center Solutions position is $195,000 annually and the maximum salary for the HSE Senior Director, Data Center Solutions position is $205,000 annually. The compensation offered to a successful candidate will depend on their skills, qualifications, and experience. Successful candidates will also be eligible for a discretionary bonus based on CBRE's applicable benefit program. This role will provide the following benefits: 401(K), Dental insurance, Health insurance, Life insurance, and Vision insurance.

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 [email protected] or via telephone at +1 866 225 3099 (U.S.) and +1 866 388 4346 (Canada).

CBRE GWS

CBRE Global Workplace Solutions (GWS) works with clients to make real estate a meaningful contributor to organizational productivity and performance. Our account management model is at the heart of our client-centric approach to delivering integrated real estate solutions. Each client is entrusted with a dedicated leader and is supported by regional and global resources, leveraging the industry's most robust platform. CBRE GWS delivers consistent, measurably superior outcomes for our clients at every stage of the lifecycle, and across industries and geographies.

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CBRE, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer (Women/Minorities/Persons with Disabilities/US Veterans)

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