Environmental Safety & Health (ESH) Manager

Pavarini McGovern; Mount Bethel (PA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

401(k) retirement plan with employer match

Paid time off

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

A national general contractor is seeking an Environmental Safety & Health (ESH) Manager to implement ESH policies across project sites. This role involves managing safety programs, ensuring compliance with safety regulations, and developing a strong safety culture. Candidates should have a bachelor's degree in Environmental Safety & Health and strong communication and problem-solving skills. This position offers comprehensive benefits and opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Excellent knowledge of OSHA, MSHA, DOT, and EPA regulations.
• 2 to 5 years of additional ESH experience preferred.
• Demonstrates good interpersonal relations and develops team members.

Responsibilities

• Implement corporate, field, and office ESH policies.
• Manage safety programs across all projects.
• Conduct incident review meetings for safety improvement.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Environmental Safety & Health

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Teams

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.

SUMMARY

This position is responsible for implementation of corporate, field and office ESH policies and procedures in assigned business units and/or larger project sites.

DUTIES

• 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 and 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 to policies and procedures.
• 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.
• Implement training program through the company to achieve desired results of Safety 360 and to achieve OSHA/MSHA compliance.
• Participates in pre-construction meetings for assigned business unit projects, highlighting project safety needs and issues.
• Ensures accident reporting is accurate and prompt with prevention measures implemented.
• Assists with injury management to ensure industrial medical care is provided with attention given to cost control.
• The ESH Manager 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.
• This position interacts with SBU leaders, craft personnel, site supervision, HR, marketing, and accounting to ensure efficient administration of ESH Issues.
• This position interfaces with government agencies, including the OSHA, the EPA, and MSHA. Also, represents the company with AGC, ABC, and other outside construction related organizations.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Has Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Safety & Health or related field, or the equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Has excellent knowledge of OSHA, MSHA, DOT, and EPA regulations and applies them to the 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 appropriately delegating 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 your advantage for increased efficiency.
• Excels in problem solving, organization, attention to detail, and constant improvement.

BENEFITS

Layton Construction offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements: 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&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 Transportation, Paid time off, Time Away Benefits, Paid Holidays, Group Legal, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, Identity Theft Protection, Group Legal, 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.

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 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.