Construction Safety Director — Lead Programs & Compliance

ControlTouch Systems, LLC; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

ControlTouch Systems, LLC is seeking a Safety Director to lead all safety operations across construction sites, offices, and support functions. You will drive the company’s safety strategy, promote a Safe Thinking culture, and oversee Safety Managers ensuring policy adherence and effectiveness at the project level.

The role requires managing regulatory compliance, analyzing safety data, and coordinating with executives to embed safety into all operations. Travel to sites nationwide is expected.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of Safety and Health experience.
• Construction experience required.
• BS in Occupational Health and Safety or closely related field or equivalent experience.
• STS, CHST, CSP or similar certification preferred.
• OSHA 500/510 certification.
• Forklift and MEWP instructor training is a plus.
• Bilingual is a plus.
• Proficient in MS Office.
• Ability to obtain airport security clearance.
• Legally authorized to work in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Lead development, implementation, and continuous improvement of the Health & Safety Program.
• Develop and implement company-wide safety training programs and competency standards.
• Directly manage, mentor, and support Safety Managers responsible for job-site safety execution.
• Establish and enforce safety policies, procedures, and standards across operations.
• Analyze safety data, trends, and metrics to drive improvements and risk reduction.
• Ensure Safety Managers conduct job-site inspections, training, and investigations.
• Oversee safety performance across all job sites nationwide, with audits and evaluations.
• Ensure compliance with Local, State, and Federal safety regulations.
• Serve as primary contact for regulatory agencies, audits, and inspections.
• Oversee incident investigations with root cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Partner with leadership and field teams to integrate safety into all phases of operations.
• Participate in preconstruction and operational meetings for safety planning.

Skills

Safety leadership

Data analysis

Regulatory compliance

Incident response

Cross-functional collaboration

Multi-site risk management

Strategic planning

Team mentoring

Education

BS in Occupational Health and Safety

STS/CHST/CSP certifications (preferred)

OSHA 500/510

Airport security clearance capability

Tools

MS Office

Forklift & MEWP training

Job description

ControlTouch Systems, LLC is seeking a Safety Director to lead all safety operations across construction sites, offices, and support functions. You will drive the company’s safety strategy, promote a Safe Thinking culture, and oversee Safety Managers ensuring policy adherence and effectiveness at the project level.

The role requires managing regulatory compliance, analyzing safety data, and coordinating with executives to embed safety into all operations. Travel to sites nationwide is expected.