Environmental Safety & Health (ESH) Senior Safety Coordinator - (U.S. Travel Role)

Layton Construction; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; 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 1

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 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

Job summary

Layton Construction seeks a Senior Safety Coordinator to support project teams in implementing environmental, safety, and health standards at the site level. This role requires a strong foundation in construction safety practices and a commitment to ongoing learning.

Responsibilities include monitoring safety conditions, assisting in incident investigations, coordinating site safety orientations, and delivering safety training to workers and subcontractors on Layton projects across Cedar Rapids.

Qualifications

• BA/BS preferred with minimum 3 years in construction or industrial health and safety programs.
• Certificate in OSHA-related standards and safety training is required.
• First Aid/ CPR/ AED certifications within the last two years.
• OSHA 510 Construction Safety certification and STS certification required.
• Strong communication and organizational skills; able to work with diverse teams.

Responsibilities

• Champions company values by delivering predictable safety outcomes for teams and customers.
• Monitors safety conditions and enforces OSHA and Layton Construction policies.
• Assists ESH Manager in incident investigations and data collection.
• Tracks workers' compensation issues and reports timely information.
• Conducts site safety orientations and participates in pre-construction safety meetings.
• Provides safety training to employees and subcontractor personnel on site.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Verbal and written communication

Safety program knowledge

Continual learning

Education

BA/BS preferred

Job 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 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.