Construction ES&H Leader

STO Building Group; Slate Hill (NY); On-site; USD 95,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Health Savings Account

Healthcare Flexible Spending Account

Dependent Care Flexible Spending Array

401(k) retirement plan with employer

Life & AD&D Insurance

Long-term Disability Insurance

Short-term Disability Insurance

Critical Illness Insurance

Accident Insurance

Hospital Indemnity Insurance

Home & Auto Insurance

Family Support

Pre-tax Paid Parking/Public Transit

Paid time off

8 Paid Holidays

Group Legal

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Identity Theft Protection

Pet Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Layton Construction is seeking an ESH professional to implement corporate, field, and office safety policies across multiple sites. You will lead safety programs, review regulations, train staff, and coordinate with leadership and regulators to maintain high safety standards.

Responsibilities include incident reviews, audits, compliance monitoring, and cost-control related to injuries. Strong communication and industry knowledge are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Safety & Health or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 5+ years of ESH experience required.
• Strong knowledge of OSHA, MSHA, DOT, EPA regulations.
• Accreditations preferred: CHST, ASP, CSP, ICRA.
• Previous CCIP experience preferred.
• Basic Spanish language communication preferred.
• Industrial hygiene knowledge and best practices.
• Skilled communicator—verbal and written presentations.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (PowerPoint, Word, Excel, Teams).
• Strong in problem-solving, organization, attention to detail, and process improvement.
• Strong interpersonal skills; proven ability to work with diverse teams and develop team members through coaching and delegation.

Responsibilities

• Champion “The Layton Way” by delivering predictable outcomes for internal teams, external partners, and customers.
• Ensure “Constructing with Integrity” by upholding honesty, unity, safety, and quality of work.
• Manage safety programs on all assigned projects, including CCIP and other complex risk management initiatives.
• Provide regulatory and policy review, interpretation, and technical guidance.
• Recommend improvements and conduct technical reviews of ESH tools, processes, policies, and training.
• Review audit summaries, daily observations, and injury statistics to identify risks and propose structured safety programs.
• Share data with VP of Safety and Regional Safety Managers to develop corporate safety trends.
• Assist leadership in monitoring new legislation affecting safety policies and propose updates.
• Monitor workers’ compensation issues on assigned projects.
• Conduct incident review meetings with project teams and subcontractors to reinforce accident prevention.
• Oversee monthly audit program to ensure compliance and program effectiveness.
• Implement training to support Safety 360 and ensure subcontractor OSHA/MSHA compliance.
• Participate in pre-construction meetings to address project-specific safety needs.
• Ensure accurate, prompt accident reporting and preventive measures.
• Support injury management, focusing on proper medical care and cost control.
• Develop, implement, and oversee project-specific safety programs.
• Supervise safe behavior of all craft workers and employees on assigned projects.
• Interface with SBU leaders, site supervision, subcontractor management, and government agencies (OSHA, EPA, MSHA).
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Skills

5+ years ESH experience

OSHA/MSHA/EPA regulations

Strong communicator (verbal/written)

Problem solving & process improvement

Interpersonal skills & coaching

Spanish language basics

Microsoft Office proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Safety & Health or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Layton Construction is seeking an ESH professional to implement corporate, field, and office safety policies across multiple sites. You will lead safety programs, review regulations, train staff, and coordinate with leadership and regulators to maintain high safety standards.

Responsibilities include incident reviews, audits, compliance monitoring, and cost-control related to injuries. Strong communication and industry knowledge are essential for success.