Environmental Safety & Health (ESH) Manager

Pavarini McGovern; Eugene (OR); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

401(k) retirement plan with employer match

Paid time off

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Pet Insurance

Job summary

A general contracting company is seeking an Environmental Safety & Health (ESH) Manager to oversee safety programs, ensure regulatory compliance, and foster a safety culture. The successful candidate will implement ESH policies, conduct training, and handle incident reviews. A Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Safety & Health or related field is required, along with excellent knowledge of ESH regulations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Safety & Health or equivalent experience.
• 2 to 5 years of ESH experience preferred.
• Excellent knowledge of OSHA, MSHA, DOT, and EPA regulations.

Responsibilities

• Implement corporate ESH policies and procedures.
• Manage safety programs on projects and ensure compliance.
• Conduct incident review meetings for training on accident avoidance.

Skills

Knowledge of OSHA regulations

Interpersonal relations

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Communication (verbal and written)

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Safety & Health

ASP and CSP accreditations

Tools

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Job description

Environmental Safety & Health (ESH) Manager

Job 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.

Responsibilities

• Champions “The Layton Way” by delivering predictable outcomes for internal teams, external teams, and customers.
• Ensures that “Constructing with Integrity” is delivered by working with honesty, unity, safety, and quality of work.
• Assists in establishing safety culture within the assigned operating business unit(s).
• Manages safety programs on all projects including Owner Controlled Insurance Program (OCIP) or other complex risk management projects.
• Provides regulatory and policy review, interpretation and technical advice.
• Recommends improvements to and provides technical review of ESH tools, processes, policies, and training.
• Continually reviews leading indicators from audit summaries, daily observations, and injury statistics to propose structured programs to continually lower risks associated with potential accidents and losses to assigned projects. Shares data with VP of Safety to develop corporate safety trends.
• Assists the VP of Safety with monitoring new legislation that would affect correct safety policies and procedures and proposes necessary changes.
• Monitors workers’ compensation issues on Layton projects.
• Conducts incident review meetings with project managers, superintendent, and foremen, and involved employees to debrief and to train on future accident avoidance.
• Oversees monthly audit program to document compliance to standards and safety program effectiveness.
• Implements training program through the company to achieve desired results of Safety 360 and to attain OSHA/MSHA compliance.
• Participates in pre-construction meetings for assigned business unit projects, highlighting project safety needs and issues.
• Ensures accurate and prompt accident reporting with preventative measures implemented.
• Assists with injury management to ensure industrial medical care is provided with cost control.
• Is responsible for safety program development, implementation, and oversight in the assigned operating business units.
• Functionally supervises the safety behavior of all craft workers and employees in the assigned business unit.
• Interacts with SBU leaders, craft personnel, site supervision, HR, marketing, and accounting to ensure efficient administration of ESH issues.
• Interfaces with government agencies, including OSHA, EPA, and MSHA, and represents the company with AGC, ABC, and other outside construction related organizations.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Has a Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Safety & Health or related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Excellent knowledge of OSHA, MSHA, DOT, and EPA regulations and applies them to conditions found on project sites.
• 2 to 5 years additional ESH experience preferred.
• ASP and CSP accreditations preferred.
• Previous OCIP experience preferred.
• Basic Spanish language communication preferred.
• Demonstrates good interpersonal relations by working well with teams internally and externally; also develops team members by appropriate delegation and coaching.
• Understands and applies industrial hygiene principles and best practices.
• Skilled at making verbal and written presentations and communications with others.
• Has working knowledge and experience in Microsoft programs such as PowerPoint, Word, Excel, Teams, etc.; can use technology to increase efficiency.
• Excels in problem solving, organization, attention to detail, and constant improvement.

Benefits

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Health Savings Account
• Healthcare Flexible Spending Account
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer match
• Life & AD&DD 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 Transportation
• Paid time off
• Time Away Benefits
• Paid Holidays
• Group Legal
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Identity Theft Protection
• Pet Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program

EEO Statement

Layton Construction is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.

About Us

Layton Construction is a privately held national general contractor, delivering predictable outcomes in commercial construction since 1953. Headquartered in Salt Lake City, Utah, Layton operates from 16 strategic offices across the United States, employing more than 1,500 construction professionals who serve diverse markets including healthcare, education, commercial office, industrial, hospitality, and multi‑unit residential.

Founded on the core values of honesty, unity, safety, and quality, Layton has built a reputation for excellence in complex project delivery while maintaining strong partnerships with clients, architects, and trade partners nationwide.

The STO Building Group family of companies — Structure Tone, Structure Tone Southwest, Pavarini Construction Co., Pavarini McGovern, LF Driscoll, Govan Brown, Ajax Building Company, BCCI Construction, Layton Construction, Abbott Construction, and RC Andersen — includes over 4,000 employees located in offices throughout the US, Canada, UK, and Ireland. We provide a complete range of construction services, from site selection analysis, design constructability review and aesthetic enhancements to interior fit‑outs, new building construction, and building infrastructure upgrades and modernization. Learn more about how we partner with our clients to imagine, execute, and realize their vision at stobuildinggroup.com.