Senior Level Environmental Health And Safety Manager Jobs
Senior level environmental health and safety manager jobs place experienced professionals in charge of regulatory strategy, enterprise-wide risk programs, and the cross-functional teams that drive compliance outcomes. Roles are predominantly on-site and hybrid across Consulting & Professional Services, Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals, and Manufacturing, with employers like Curia, Hytorc, and Aperture hiring at this level now.
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Company Profile
For 30 years, Colden Corporation has been a trusted partner in occupational health, safety, and environmental consulting. We proudly serve a long standing and distinguished client base that includes Fortune 100 companies and other premier organizations across many industries. Colden is owned and managed by practicing Certified Industrial Hygienists (CIHs) and Certified Safety Professionals (CSPs). We combine deep technical expertise with a commitment to quality, professional development, and exceptional client service. We know our greatest asset is our people. We are committed to investing in our team through professional development, and competitive compensation and benefits designed to help our team thrive in and out of the workplace. Colden currently has seven office locations spread across the northeast and Louisiana. Colden prides itself on having a highly collaborative culture where colleagues are keen to share knowledge and help each other succeed at all levels.
Position Description
Location: Hybrid in Manchester, NH is preferred. Other locations in New England will be considered.
As an established and growing company, we are currently seeking an experienced professional with more than seven years of relevant health and safety expertise to serve as a Consultant and Project Manager. This role offers a flexible hybrid schedule determined by current project assignments. Colden’s Manchester office is located in the beautifully restored Waumbec Mill, with Merrimack River views and an on-site café. The successful candidate will work with a team of CIHs, CSPs, senior scientists, and health and safety specialists to provide occupational health and safety consulting services to an established client base in a diverse mix of industries.
Responsibilities May Include
- Manage projects from inception to completion including preparing a proposal, project budget, deliverables, and milestones in relation to client expectations.
- Develop written health and safety programs, training materials, and deliver in-person training.
- Research and demonstrate an understanding of EHS standards and guidelines (e.g., OSHA, ACGIH, ANSI, NFPA).
- Interact with client management, technical personnel, and production workers.
- Conduct industrial hygiene surveys to assess chemical, physical and biological agents (e.g., air and surface sampling, noise monitoring, etc.).
- Perform health and safety assessments, inspections, or audits in various client industrial and non-industrial settings, such as manufacturing sites, laboratories, universities, hospitals, museums, media and entertainment productions, offices, and other work environments. Exercise a working knowledge of common OSHA compliance program elements (e.g., hazard communication, respiratory protection, noise, PPE, lockout/tagout, confined space entry, fall protection).
- Conduct indoor air/environmental quality and microbial investigations.
- Prepare written reports summarizing site visit observations and results. Develop recommended corrective actions in accordance with results.
Requirements
Qualifications
The ideal candidate will possess a proven track record in occupational health and safety consulting and demonstrate the ability to lead complex projects with minimal oversight, all while fostering strong client relationships and mentoring junior staff.
Required
- Bachelor’s degree (BS), preferably in industrial hygiene, occupational safety, or environmental health (or a science or engineering degree and relevant work experience).
- CIH or CSP certification or eligible to sit for certification exam within one year.
- Experience range: 7+ years. Experience in common industrial hygiene monitoring methods and noise dosimetry.
- Working knowledge of health and safety regulations, standards, and guidelines.
- Attention to detail and strong technical writing skills. The ideal candidate will be adept at preparing concise, thorough reports and client communications, ensuring all documentation meets the highest professional standards.
- Ability and willingness to travel locally and nationally are essential, with fluctuating levels of travel based on project assignment.
Desired Qualifications
- Project management experience.
- MS degree in industrial hygiene, occupational safety and health, or environmental health science.
- Previous health and safety consulting experience.
Benefits
Why Join Colden?
- Impactful Work: Play a key role in creating or maintaining safe and healthy environments for clients and workers and contribute to sustainability improvements.
- Professional Growth: Support for professional development and career advancement, with internal educational offerings and company Technical Summit. Opportunities to work with Certified Industrial Hygienists, Certified Safety Professionals, and other Colden specialists for on-the-job training, coaching, and mentoring.
- Collaborative Environment: Work with a dynamic, multidisciplinary team of professionals and industry experts as part of our “All-One-Company” approach.
- Competitive Compensation and Benefits: Colden offers a competitive salary based on your experience and credentials, with opportunity for professional recognition, reward, and advancement depending on individual performance and contributions.
- Benefits: Health insurance (medical, dental, vision, HSA) starting on day one, 401k profit sharing plan eligibility after 30 days, 100% company paid basic life and long-term disability insurance, paid time off including holidays, monthly cell phone stipend, and professional development reimbursements including support for certification maintenance.
Colden Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
Colden Corporation participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. Employers can only use E-Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed the Form I-9.
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Senior Level Environmental Health And Safety Manager Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a senior level environmental health and safety manager job?
Employers at this level look for candidates who have owned EHS programs end to end, not just executed tasks. Demonstrated experience building management systems, leading incident investigations, and influencing leadership decisions carries significant weight. Credentials such as a Certified Safety Professional or Certified Industrial Hygienist designation, combined with a record of measurable compliance improvements, give candidates a clear edge over generalist applicants.
Which companies hire senior level environmental health and safety managers?
Companies hiring senior level environmental health and safety managers right now include Curia, Hytorc, and Aperture, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Hiring at this level is most active among large manufacturers, energy producers, chemical processors, and infrastructure operators where regulatory complexity and workforce scale demand experienced EHS leadership.
Are there remote senior level environmental health and safety manager jobs?
Yes, though most roles at this level require regular on-site presence given the nature of facility oversight and compliance audits. About 50% of senior level environmental health and safety manager openings are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, with hybrid arrangements most common at multi-site organizations where the manager oversees regional programs rather than a single facility.
What makes an environmental health and safety manager role senior level?
Senior level roles are defined by program ownership, not task execution. A senior environmental health and safety manager sets regulatory strategy, owns audit outcomes, and is accountable for enterprise-wide compliance performance. These positions also carry significant cross-functional influence, requiring the ability to advise executive leadership, manage agency relationships, and mentor junior EHS staff or coordinate across site-level teams.
Which industries hire the most senior level environmental health and safety managers?
Senior level environmental health and safety manager roles concentrate in Consulting & Professional Services, Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals, and Manufacturing, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. These sectors drive demand at the senior level because their operations involve complex regulatory frameworks, high-consequence hazard environments, and workforce sizes that require dedicated EHS leadership rather than shared safety responsibilities.