Safety Manager

autoconvtech; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm in Kentucky is seeking an experienced Safety Manager to ensure compliance with safety regulations and promote a safe working environment. The role involves conducting safety audits, training personnel, and addressing safety issues on job sites. Candidates should have over 10 years of safety experience, preferably in construction, and a relevant degree or certifications. This full-time position requires travel and offers a collaborative work environment.

Qualifications

• 10+ years' of Safety and Health Experience is preferred.
• Prior Construction Experience is required.
• OSHA 500/510 certification a plus.

Responsibilities

• Conduct regular safety inspections and audits.
• Provide on-the-spot job site training.
• Lead training on risk management subjects.

Skills

Leadership skills

Problem-solving

Teamwork

Time management

Initiative

Education

BS in Occupational Health and Safety

Safety and Health Experience

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Overview

JOB DESCRIPTION:

JOB TITLE: Safety Manager

REPORTS TO: Vice President of Operations

JOB STATUS: Full Time

FLSA STATUS: Exempt

DATE: September 16, 2025

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Job Summary

The Safety Manager plays a critical role on the construction jobsite by promoting and maintaining a strong “Safe Thinking” culture. This position is responsible for leading and supporting all site-specific safety initiatives, ensuring that safety is fully integrated into daily operations. Key duties include conducting regular jobsite safety audits and inspections, ensuring compliance with company policies and regulatory standards, and completing all necessary internal and external reports. By actively planning, monitoring, and improving safe work practices, the Safety Manager helps create a jobsite environment that encourages teamwork, accountability, and a shared commitment to safety.

Responsibilities

• Create and lead training to individuals and groups on a variety of risk management subjects in both office and field settings.
• Provide on-the-spot job site training to superintendents, subcontractors, and field teams as needed.
• Attend preconstruction meetings and other project meetings as required.
• Lead weekly/monthly safety portion of preconstruction and other operation meetings throughout the construction process.
• Conduct regular safety inspections of assigned projects and publish reports for internal improvement and compliance.
• Work closely with Superintendents, Project Managers, and Subcontractors to ensure compliance and best practices with various safety policies.
• Visit and serve as an ongoing point of contact to job sites nationwide.
• Conduct formal investigations into work-related incidents to determine the cause and corrective actions.
• Maintain a current knowledge base of Local, State, and Federal safety and health regulations with specific requirements.

Work Environment

• Construction job site
• Collaborative, engaging, and success driven culture
• Travel required

Physical Demands

• Construction Environment
• Repetitive walking, climbing stairs
• Occasional lifting up to 50 pounds

Work Schedule

Varied, full-time schedule with hours outside of regular “business hours” based on business needs.

Equal Employment Opportunity

It is the policy of Automated Conveyance Tech, LLC to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, citizenship status (if authorized to work in the U.S.), or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, Automated Conveyance Tech, LLC will provide reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities.

Requirements

Required Skills and Abilities

• Requires being able to respond to problem situations in a timely manner at all hours of the day and night.
• Ability to lead teams to accomplish safe, quality and on-time completion of installation projects.
• Ability to work collaboratively across all departments within the company.
• Ability to complete multiple tasks and projects within deadlines.
• Self-driven motivator who takes initiative on projects with a strong ability to understand and solve creative challenges.
• Ability to work in dynamic and changing environments.

Education, Experience and Qualifications

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