Environmental Safety & Health (ESH) Senior Safety Coordinator

Layton Construction Company; New York (NY); On-site; USD 115,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) with employer match

Life & AD&D Insurance

Paid time off

Paid Holidays

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Layton Construction Company is seeking a Senior Safety Coordinator to actively support project teams in implementing environmental, safety, and health standards on site. You will lead safety initiatives, coordinate training, and ensure OSHA compliance across Layton projects.

The role emphasizes continuous learning, strong communication, and collaboration with ESH, HR, and operations to protect workers and optimize safety outcomes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred with at least 3 years in construction or industrial health and safety.
• Demonstrated ongoing education in construction safety practices.
• OSHA 510 – Construction Industry standards certification.
• Certification in First Aid, CPR, and AED within the last two years.
• OSHA 30-hour training for construction and STS certification.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills; able to build relationships.
• Commitment to safety, integrity, and continuous learning.

Responsibilities

• Champion safety standards and deliver predictable outcomes for teams and customers.
• Ensure adherence to OSHA and Layton Construction safety policies.
• Assist in accident investigations and gather initial data.
• Monitor workers’ compensation issues and report timely information.
• Conduct site safety orientations and participate in pre-construction meetings.
• Support injury management and ensure cost-effective medical care.
• Perform site safety surveys, gas/noise checks, and respirator fit tests.
• Provide safety training to employees and subcontractors on site.
• Support ESH, HR, and VP-Field Operations on compliance matters.

Skills

Construction safety

Safety leadership

Interpersonal skills

Verbal and written communication

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

OSHA 510 Certification

OSHA 30-hour Construction

STS Certification

First Aid/CPR/AED (recent)

Job description

Description

The Senior Safety Coordinator actively supports Layton Construction project teams to ensure the effective implementation of environmental, safety, and health standards at the site level. This role requires a strong foundation in construction safety practices and demonstrated commitment to continuous learning and professional development.

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.
• Monitors safety conditions and works with the project team to ensure consistent enforcement of OSHA and Layton Construction standards and policies.
• Assists the ESH Manager in investigating accidents and serious near misses, collecting initial data relevant to the investigation.
• Monitors workers’ compensation issues on Layton projects and work closely with the ESH Manager to collect and report timely and accurate information.
• Conducts or assists project teams with site-specific safety orientations.
• Participate in pre-construction meetings for Layton projects, highlighting project safety needs and issues.
• Assists project teams and case managers with injury management to ensure cost-effective industrial medical care is provided.
• Conducts industrial hygiene surveys as necessary to detect gases and noise and conducts respirator fit tests.
• Provides support as required to VP-Field Operations and Human Resources to ensure compliance with FMLA, ADA, and Workers’ Compensation law.
• Provides safety-related training to employees and subcontractor personnel at the site level as assigned.
• Participates in monthly corporate Safety Committee meetings.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• BA/BS preferred with a minimum of 3 years of experience in construction or industrial health and safety programs.
• Demonstrated practical knowledge and documented continuing education in the field of construction safety.
• Must possess a certificate of completion for the OSHA 510 – Occupational Safety and Health Standards for the Construction Industry.
• Certification in First Aid, CPR, and AED, with evidence of completion within the last two years.
• Completed OSHA 30-hour training for construction AND Safety Trained Supervisor (STS) certification.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to maintain effective working relationships.
• Clear and effective verbal and written communication skills, with strong organization and grammar.
• Ability to perform essential job duties accurately and safely, with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Proficient in understanding and conveying English commands, questions, and safety-related instructions.
• Devoted to continuous learning and demonstrates a strong commitment to developing and maintaining core ESH competencies.

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&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 isan 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.

The full salary range for this position is $115,000 to $130,000.This position is eligible for a target bonus.