EHS Excellence Lead: Safety & Compliance

STO Building Group; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) with employer match

Life & AD&D Insurance

Long-term Disability Insurance

Short-term Disability Insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Layton Construction is seeking an experienced ESH leader to implement corporate, field, and office safety policies across multiple project sites in the U.S. You will champion safety culture, manage CCIP and risk initiatives, and provide regulatory guidance to project teams and subcontractors.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years of ESH experience, a Bachelor’s in Environmental Safety & Health, and strong knowledge of OSHA, MSHA, DOT, and EPA regulations. Proficiency in Microsoft Office is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Safety & Health or related field.
• 5+ years of ESH experience required.
• Strong knowledge of OSHA, MSHA, DOT, EPA regulations.
• Accreditations preferred: CHST, ASP, CSP, ICRA.
• 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 problem-solving, organization, attention to detail, and process improvement.
• Strong interpersonal skills; ability to coach and delegate.

Responsibilities

• Champion “The Layton Way” by delivering predictable outcomes for internal teams, external partners, and customers.
• Ensure safety culture 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.
• Review audit summaries, daily observations, and injury statistics to identify risks and propose structured safety programs.
• Develop, implement, and oversee project-specific safety programs.
• Interface with leaders and subcontractors; coordinate with government agencies (OSHA, EPA, MSHA).
• Oversee monthly audit program to ensure compliance and program effectiveness.

Skills

5+ years ESH experience

OSHA/MSHA/DOT regulations

EPA regulations

Accreditations (CHST/ASP/CSP/ICRA)

Communication skills

Safety program management

Spanish basics

Microsoft Office proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Safety & Health

Tools

Microsoft Office (PowerPoint, Word, Excel, Teams)

Job description

Layton Construction is seeking an experienced ESH leader to implement corporate, field, and office safety policies across multiple project sites in the U.S. You will champion safety culture, manage CCIP and risk initiatives, and provide regulatory guidance to project teams and subcontractors.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years of ESH experience, a Bachelor’s in Environmental Safety & Health, and strong knowledge of OSHA, MSHA, DOT, and EPA regulations. Proficiency in Microsoft Office is required.