Environmental Safety & Health (ESH) Manager

Layton Construction is a privately held national general contractor that has been delivering predictable and high-quality outcomes in commercial construction since 1953. Headquartered in Salt Lake City, Utah, the company operates 16 strategic offices across the United States and employs more than 1,500 construction professionals. Layton serves diverse markets including healthcare, education, commercial office, industrial, hospitality, and multi-unit residential sectors, making it a key player in the construction industry. The company prides itself on its core values of honesty, unity, safety, and quality, which have been foundational to its longstanding reputation for excellence in delivering complex projects. By cultivating strong partnerships with clients, architects, and trade partners nationwide, Layton Construction ensures collaborative success in every project it undertakes. This position for an Environmental Safety and Health (ESH) Manager is instrumental in implementing corporate, field, and office ESH policies and procedures within assigned business units or larger project sites. The ESH Manager champions safety culture by promoting "The Layton Way," which emphasizes delivering predictable outcomes and "Constructing with Integrity" through honesty, unity, safety, and quality of work. A significant aspect of this role includes managing safety programs on all projects, including those under Owner Controlled Insurance Programs (OCIP) or other complex risk management projects. The manager provides regulatory and policy interpretation, technical advice, and recommends enhancements to ESH tools, processes, policies, and training to improve overall safety standards. The incumbent continually analyzes leading indicators such as audit summaries, daily observations, and injury statistics to propose structured programs aimed at reducing risks related to accidents and losses across projects. They collaborate closely with the Vice President of Safety to develop corporate safety trends and oversee compliance with new legislation affecting safety policies and procedures. This position also involves incident review meetings with project managers, superintendents, foremen, and involved employees to promote accident prevention and training. The ESH Manager is responsible for executing training programs to meet OSHA and MSHA compliance and participates in pre-construction meetings to highlight project-specific safety concerns. In addition to program development and oversight, the ESH Manager functionally supervises the safety behavior of all craft workers and employees within the assigned business unit. This role requires interfacing with various departments such as HR, marketing, accounting, and site supervision to ensure efficient administration of ESH issues. It also entails representing the company in regulatory interactions with governmental agencies including OSHA, EPA, and MSHA, as well as construction-related organizations such as AGC and ABC. The ESH Manager’s work environment is dynamic and requires excellent interpersonal skills, leadership abilities, and a commitment to continuous improvement in safety practices. This full-time position offers a comprehensive benefits package and provides an opportunity to contribute to one of the nation's respected construction companies dedicated to safety and quality.

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Safety & Health or related field or equivalent experience
• 2 to 5 years experience in environmental safety and health
• knowledge of OSHA, MSHA, DOT, and EPA regulations
• strong interpersonal and communication skills
• problem-solving and organizational skills
• ability to use Microsoft Office and technology effectively
• preferred ASP and CSP accreditations
• previous experience with OCIP
• basic Spanish communication skills