Description

This position is responsible for implementation of corporate, field and office ESH policies and procedures in assigned business units and/or larger project sites. The role ensures consistent application of safety, health, and environmental standards throughout the organization.

The ESH Manager champions “The Layton Way” by delivering predictable outcomes for internal teams, external teams, and customers, and ensures that “Constructing with Integrity” is delivered through honesty, unity, safety, and quality of work. The role assists in establishing a safety culture within the assigned operating business unit(s) and functionally supervises the safety behavior of all craft workers and employees.

Key responsibilities include managing safety programs on all projects, such as Owner Controlled Insurance Program (OCIP) and other complex risk‑management initiatives, and providing regulatory review, technical advice, and improvements to ESH tools, processes, policies, and training. The manager continuously reviews audit summaries, daily observations, and injury statistics to propose structured risk‑reduction programs and shares data with the VP of Safety. Additional duties involve monitoring new legislation, workers’ compensation issues, conducting incident review meetings, overseeing monthly audits, implementing Safety 360 training for OSHA/MSHA compliance, participating in pre‑construction meetings, ensuring accurate accident reporting, and assisting with injury management and cost control.

The position interacts with SBU leaders, craft personnel, site supervision, HR, marketing, accounting, as well as government agencies such as OSHA, EPA, and MSHA, and represents the company with industry organizations like AGC and ABC. Additional duties include performing other related tasks as assigned.

• Implement corporate, field, and office ESH policies and procedures across assigned units and project sites.
• Manage safety programs, including Owner Controlled Insurance Program (OCIP) and complex risk‑management projects.
• Provide regulatory review, technical advice, and improve ESH tools, processes, policies, and training.
• Analyze audit data, observations, and injury statistics to develop risk‑reduction programs and share trends with VP of Safety.
• Monitor new safety legislation, workers’ compensation issues, and ensure compliance with OSHA, MSHA, DOT, and EPA regulations.
• Conduct incident review meetings, oversee monthly audits, and ensure accurate accident reporting and prevention measures.
• Implement training programs to achieve Safety 360 objectives and OSHA/MSHA compliance.
• Participate in pre‑construction meetings to address project safety needs and issues.
• Interact with internal stakeholders, government agencies, and industry organizations to manage ESH matters.
• Supervise safety behavior of craft workers and employees, providing coaching and delegation.

Requirements

Qualifications include a Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Safety & Health or a related field (or equivalent experience), excellent knowledge of OSHA, MSHA, DOT, and EPA regulations, and 10‑15 years of ESH experience (preferred). Preferred credentials are ASP and CSP accreditations, OCIP experience, and basic Spanish communication skills. The candidate must demonstrate strong interpersonal and coaching abilities, industrial hygiene knowledge, proficient written and verbal presentation skills, proficiency with Microsoft Office, and a commitment to problem solving, organization, attention to detail, and continuous improvement.

• Possess a Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Safety & Health (or equivalent) and 10‑15 years of ESH experience.
• Hold ASP and CSP accreditations and have OCIP experience (preferred).
• Demonstrate strong interpersonal, presentation, and Microsoft Office skills, with basic Spanish proficiency (preferred).
• Exhibit problem‑solving, organization, attention to detail, and continuous improvement mindset.

Benefits

Layton Construction offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision insurance; health savings and flexible spending accounts; a 401(k) plan with employer match; life, AD&D, disability, critical illness, accident, and hospital indemnity insurance; home & auto, pet, and group legal insurance; identity theft protection; employee assistance program; employee stock purchase plan; pre‑tax paid parking/public transportation; paid time off, holidays, and time‑away benefits; and family support.

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance