Senior ESH Manager - Multi-Site Safety Leader

Environmental Safety & Health (ESH) Manager; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

401(k) retirement plan with employer 6

Life & AD&D Insurance

Paid time off

8 Paid Holidays

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Job summary

Layton Construction is seeking an Environmental Safety & Health (ESH) Manager to implement corporate, field, and office ESH policies across assigned business units and project sites in the United States. You will champion safety culture, oversee CCIP and risk programs, and provide regulatory guidance to leadership, supervisors, and subcontractors.

The role requires 5+ years of ESH experience, OSHA/MSHA/EPA knowledge, and strong communication and coaching skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Safety & Health or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 5+ years of ESH experience required.
• Strong knowledge of OSHA, MSHA, DOT, EPA regulations.
• Accreditations preferred: CHST, ASP, CSP, ICRA.

Responsibilities

• Champion “The Layton Way” by delivering predictable outcomes for internal teams, external partners, and customers.
• Establish and reinforce safety culture with Layton and subcontractor employees across multiple U.S. project sites.
• Manage safety programs on all assigned projects, including CCIP and other complex risk management initiatives.
• Provide regulatory and policy review, interpretation, and technical guidance.
• 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.
• Oversee monthly audit program to ensure compliance and program effectiveness.
• Implement training to support Safety 360 and ensure subcontractor OSHA/MSHA compliance.
• Interface with SBU leaders, site supervision, subcontractor management, and government agencies (OSHA, EPA, MSHA).

Skills

Safety leadership

Regulatory knowledge

Communication skills

Problem solving

Coaching

Education

Bachelor’s degree in ESH

Related experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Layton Construction is seeking an Environmental Safety & Health (ESH) Manager to implement corporate, field, and office ESH policies across assigned business units and project sites in the United States. You will champion safety culture, oversee CCIP and risk programs, and provide regulatory guidance to leadership, supervisors, and subcontractors.

The role requires 5+ years of ESH experience, OSHA/MSHA/EPA knowledge, and strong communication and coaching skills.