Traveling ESH Manager - Construction Safety Leader

Layton Construction; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) with employer match

Paid time off

Job summary

Layton Construction seeks an experienced ESH professional to implement corporate, field, and office safety policies across project sites. You will champion safety, uphold integrity, and develop safety programs with Layton and subcontractors nationwide.

The role requires 5+ years in ESH, strong regulatory knowledge (OSHA, MSHA, DOT, EPA), and ability to travel extensively. Join a team delivering safe,High-quality construction outcomes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in ESH.
• 5+ years of ESH experience.
• Strong knowledge of OSHA, MSHA, DOT, EPA regulations.
• Accreditations preferred: CHST, ASP, CSP, ICRA.
• Ability to travel across the U.S.

Responsibilities

• Champion “The Layton Way” by delivering predictable outcomes for internal teams, external partners, and customers.
• Uphold safety culture by ensuring honesty, unity, safety, and quality of work.
• Establish safety culture with Layton and subcontractor employees across multiple U.S. project sites.
• Manage safety programs on all assigned projects, including CCIP and other 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, 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 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.
• Travel regularly across the U.S. to assigned projects, supporting both short-term and long-term deployments.

Skills

ESH regulations

Safety leadership

Incident investigation

Risk management

Communication

Microsoft Office

Education

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

Tools

CCIP

OSHA/MSHA compliance

Excel

PowerPoint

Teams

Job description

Layton Construction seeks an experienced ESH professional to implement corporate, field, and office safety policies across project sites. You will champion safety, uphold integrity, and develop safety programs with Layton and subcontractors nationwide.

The role requires 5+ years in ESH, strong regulatory knowledge (OSHA, MSHA, DOT, EPA), and ability to travel extensively. Join a team delivering safe,High-quality construction outcomes.