Safety Director

Control Touch Systems, LLC•Watterson Park, KY

About The Position

The Safety Director leads and manages company safety operations across construction sites, office environments, and support functions. The role establishes and drives the company’s overall safety strategy and promotes a strong “Safe Thinking” culture throughout the organization. The Safety Director directly oversees and supports Safety Managers to ensure safety programs are applied consistently and effectively at the project level, regulatory requirements are met, and safety is integrated into company operations. The position leads the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of the company-wide Health & Safety Program, training programs, competency standards, policies, procedures, and safety standards. It monitors and improves safety performance using data, trends, audits, inspections, and incident investigations. The Safety Director works with executive leadership, project managers, and field teams to integrate safety into operations and promote accountability, teamwork, and proactive hazard identification. The role works in both office and construction job-site environments and requires travel. The schedule is varied and full-time, with work outside regular business hours as business needs require. Physical demands include repetitive walking, climbing stairs, and occasional lifting of up to 50 pounds.

Requirements

15 or more years of Safety and Health experience.
Prior construction experience.
A bachelor’s degree in Occupational Health and Safety or a closely related field, or equivalent years of experience.
OSHA 500/510 certification.
Proficiency in MS Office.
Ability to obtain airport security clearance.
Legally authorized to work in the United States.
Ability to lead and develop safety professionals and influence safety performance across all organizational levels.
Strong leadership and decision-making skills in dynamic, high-risk environments.
Ability to respond to critical safety situations and provide guidance at all hours of the day and night.
Ability to work collaboratively across company departments.
Strong analytical skills, including the ability to interpret safety data and implement improvements.
Ability to manage multiple priorities, projects, and teams across various locations.
Self-driven, with strong initiative and problem-solving capabilities.
Ability to work effectively in fast-paced and changing environments.

Nice To Haves

STS, CHST, CSP, or similar certification(s).
Forklift and MEWP (aerial lifts) instructor training.
Bilingual ability.

Responsibilities

Lead the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of the company-wide 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 company operations.
Analyze safety data, trends, and metrics to drive continuous improvement and risk reduction.
Ensure Safety Managers effectively conduct job-site inspections, training, and incident investigations.
Oversee safety performance across nationwide job sites, including regular audits and field evaluations.
Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal safety and health regulations.
Serve as the primary point of contact for regulatory agencies, audits, and inspections.
Oversee incident investigations and ensure root cause analyses and corrective actions are completed and implemented.
Partner with executive leadership, project managers, and field teams to integrate safety into all phases of operations.
Participate in preconstruction and operational meetings to ensure safety planning and alignment.
Promote accountability, teamwork, and proactive hazard identification throughout the organization.