Environmental Safety & Health (ESH) Senior Safety Coordinator - (U.S. Travel Role)

Job Description

The Senior Safety Coordinator actively supports Layton Construction project teams to ensure the effective implementation of environmental, safety, and health standards at the site level. This role requires a strong foundation in construction safety practices and demonstrated commitment to continuous learning and professional development.

Duties

• Champions “The Layton Way” by delivering predictable outcomes for internal teams, external teams, and customers.
• Ensures that “Constructing with Integrity” is delivered by working with honesty, unity, safety, and quality of work.
• Monitors safety conditions and works with the project team to ensure consistent enforcement of OSHA and Layton Construction standards and policies.
• Assists the ESH Manager in investigating accidents and serious near misses, collecting initial data relevant to the investigation.
• Monitors workers’ compensation issues on Layton projects and work closely with the ESH Manager to collect and report timely and accurate information.
• Conducts or assists project teams with site-specific safety orientations.
• Participate in pre-construction meetings for Layton projects, highlighting project safety needs and issues.
• Assists project teams and case managers with injury management to ensure cost-effective industrial medical care is provided.
• Conducts industrial hygiene surveys as necessary to detect gases and noise and conducts respirator fit tests.
• Provides support as required to VP-Field Operations and Human Resources to ensure compliance with FMLA, ADA, and Workers’ Compensation law.
• Provides safety-related training to employees and subcontractor personnel at the site level as assigned.
• Participates in monthly corporate Safety Committee meetings.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.
  
  

Qualifications

• BA/BS preferred with a minimum of 3 years of experience in construction or industrial health and safety programs.
• Demonstrated practical knowledge and documented continuing education in the field of construction safety.
• Must possess a certificate of completion for the OSHA 510 – Occupational Safety and Health Standards for the Construction Industry.
• Certification in First Aid, CPR, and AED, with evidence of completion within the last two years.
• Completed OSHA 30-hour training for construction AND Safety Trained Supervisor (STS) certification.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to maintain effective working relationships.
• Clear and effective verbal and written communication skills, with strong organization and grammar.
• Ability to perform essential job duties accurately and safely, with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Proficient in understanding and conveying English commands, questions, and safety-related instructions.
• Devoted to continuous learning and demonstrates a strong commitment to developing and maintaining core ESH competencies.
  
  

Benefits - Layton Construction offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements: Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Health Savings Account, Healthcare Flexible Spending Account, Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account, 401(k) retirement plan with employer match, Life & AD&D Insurance, Long-term Disability Insurance, Short-term Disability Insurance, Critical Illness Insurance, Accident Insurance, Hospital Indemnity Insurance, Home & Auto Insurance, Family Support, Pre-tax Paid Parking/Public Transportation, Paid time off, Time Away Benefits, Paid Holidays, Group Legal, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, Identity Theft Protection, Group Legal, Pet Insurance, Employee Assistance Program.

EEO Statement - Layton Construction is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.

About Us

Layton Construction is a privately held national general contractor, delivering predictable outcomes in commercial construction since 1953. Headquartered in Salt Lake City, Utah, Layton operates from 16 strategic offices across the United States, employing more than 1,500 construction professionals who serve diverse markets including healthcare, education, commercial office, industrial, hospitality, and multi-unit residential.

Founded on the core values of honesty, unity, safety, and quality, Layton has built a reputation for excellence in complex project delivery while maintaining strong partnerships with clients, architects, and trade partners nationwide.

The STO Building Group family of companies—Structure Tone, Structure Tone Southwest, Pavarini Construction Co., Pavarini McGovern, LF Driscoll, Govan Brown, Ajax Building Company, BCCI Construction, Layton Construction, Abbott Construction, and RC Andersen—includes over 4,000 employees located in offices throughout the US, Canada, UK, and Ireland. We provide a complete range of construction services, from site selection analysis, design constructability review and aesthetic enhancements to interior fit-outs, new building construction, and building infrastructure upgrades and modernization. Learn more about how we partner with our clients to imagine, execute, and realize their vision at stobuildinggroup.com.