Lead Environmental Safety & Health Manager

STO Building Group Careers; Slate Hill (NY); On-site; USD 95,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Health Savings Account

401(k) retirement plan with employer 2

Life & AD&D Insurance

Disability Insurance

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Layton Construction is seeking an experienced ESH leader to implement corporate, field, and office safety policies across project sites. You will drive safety programs, policy interpretation, and risk management initiatives while coordinating with leadership and federal agencies.

The role requires a Bachelor’s in ESH, 5+ years of experience, and knowledge of OSHA/MSHA/DOT/EPA regulations, with CCIP experience preferred. Strong communication and coaching skills are essential for success.

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.
• CCIP experience preferred.
• Basic Spanish language communication preferred.
• Industrial hygiene knowledge and best practices.
• Skilled communicator—verbal and written presentations.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Champion “The Layton Way” by delivering predictable outcomes for internal teams, external partners, and customers.
• Ensure “Constructing with Integrity” 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.
• Recommend improvements and conduct technical reviews of ESH tools, processes, policies, and training.
• Review audit summaries, daily observations, and injury statistics to identify risks and propose structured safety programs.
• Share data with VP of Safety and Regional Safety Managers to develop corporate safety trends.
• Assist leadership in monitoring new legislation affecting safety policies and propose updates.
• Monitor workers’ compensation issues on assigned projects.
• Conduct incident review meetings with project teams and subcontractors to reinforce accident prevention.
• Oversee monthly audit program to ensure compliance and program effectiveness.
• Implement training to support Safety 360 and ensure subcontractor OSHA/MSHA compliance.
• Participate in pre-construction meetings to address project-specific safety needs.
• Ensure accurate, prompt accident reporting and preventive measures.
• Support injury management, focusing on proper medical care and cost control.
• Develop, implement, and oversee project-specific safety programs.
• Supervise safe behavior of all craft workers and employees on assigned projects.
• Interface with SBU leaders, site supervision, subcontractor management, and government agencies (OSHA, EPA, MSHA).
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Skills

5+ years

Industrial hygiene

Qualified: CHST

Qualified: ASP

Qualified: CSP

Qualified: ICRA

OSHA knowledge

MSHA knowledge

DOT knowledge

EPA knowledge

Communication skills

Team coaching

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Safety & Health

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Layton Construction is seeking an experienced ESH leader to implement corporate, field, and office safety policies across project sites. You will drive safety programs, policy interpretation, and risk management initiatives while coordinating with leadership and federal agencies.

The role requires a Bachelor’s in ESH, 5+ years of experience, and knowledge of OSHA/MSHA/DOT/EPA regulations, with CCIP experience preferred. Strong communication and coaching skills are essential for success.