Senior ESH Manager: Safety Leadership & Compliance

STO Building Group; Canton (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) retirement plan with employer 


Job summary

Layton Construction is seeking an experienced ESH leader to oversee safety programs across multiple project sites in the United States. You will implement corporate and field ESH policies, lead incident reviews, and monitor regulatory changes to ensure continuous safety improvements.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Safety & Health and 7+ years of ESH experience, with strong knowledge of OSHA, MSHA, DOT, and EPA regulations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Safety & Health or related field.
• 7+ years of ESH experience required.
• Strong knowledge of OSHA, MSHA, DOT, EPA regulations.

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

Safety program management

Verbal & written communication

Problem solving

Coaching & delegation

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Safety & Health or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office (PowerPoint, Word, Excel, Teams)

Job description

Layton Construction is seeking an experienced ESH leader to oversee safety programs across multiple project sites in the United States. You will implement corporate and field ESH policies, lead incident reviews, and monitor regulatory changes to ensure continuous safety improvements.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Safety & Health and 7+ years of ESH experience, with strong knowledge of OSHA, MSHA, DOT, and EPA regulations.