Safety Manager - Construction

Company: ACE Glass Construction Corporation
Location: Little Rock or Northwest Arkansas
Employment Type: Full Time
Work Environment: Onsite / Field-Based

About the Role

ACE Glass Construction is seeking an experienced Safety Manager to lead safety across our construction, fabrication, transportation, and office operations. This role is responsible for building a strong safety culture, reducing risk, maintaining regulatory compliance, and helping operational leaders create safe, accountable work environments. The ideal candidate is a hands-on safety leader who is comfortable in the field, can communicate effectively with employees at all levels, and knows how to turn safety requirements into practical actions.

Responsibilities

• Lead and continuously improve ACE Glass Construction’s safety program.
• Maintain a regular presence at jobsites, fabrication facilities, and company locations.
• Conduct safety inspections, identify hazards, and track corrective actions through completion.
• Coach project managers, superintendents, foremen, and employees on safe work practices.
• Maintain compliance with OSHA and other applicable safety requirements.
• Manage required safety records, OSHA logs, training records, inspections, and certifications.
• Support project-specific safety planning, including JHAs, AHAs, fall-protection plans, and lift plans.
• Lead or support investigations involving injuries, near misses, vehicle incidents, and property damage.
• Perform root-cause analysis and recommend corrective actions.
• Develop and coordinate employee safety training and new-hire safety orientation.
• Support fleet, driver, vehicle, and equipment safety programs.
• Monitor safety performance and provide regular reporting to leadership.
• Serve as a company safety resource during OSHA, insurance, or other regulatory inspections.
• Stop work when an imminent safety hazard exists and ensure appropriate corrective action is taken.

The Safety Manager should be comfortable supporting safety practices involving:

• Fall protection
• Scaffolding and ladders
• Aerial lifts
• Cranes and rigging
• Glass and material handling
• Power tools and PPE
• Silica and respiratory protection
• Fleet and vehicle safety
• Active construction and fabrication environments

Requirements

• Significant construction or industrial safety experience.
• Strong knowledge of OSHA construction standards and common jobsite hazards.
• Experience conducting safety inspections and incident investigations.
• Ability to identify root causes and drive corrective actions.
• Strong leadership, coaching, and communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively with field employees, supervisors, managers, and executive leadership.
• Strong documentation and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to meet company driver requirements.
• Willingness to travel regularly between company facilities and jobsites.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in commercial construction, glazing, heavy industrial, civil construction, or a similar environment.
• OSHA 500 certification.
• OSHA 30-Hour Construction certification.
• CHST, ASP, CSP, or comparable professional safety certification.
• First Aid / CPR certification.
• Associate degree or higher.
• Bilingual English / Spanish communication skills.
• Experience with fleet safety, DOT compliance, or workers’ compensation programs.

Note: OSHA 30-Hour Construction certification may be obtained after hire within an established timeframe.

What Success Looks Like

• Hazards are identified before incidents occur.
• Employees and supervisors take ownership of safety.
• Corrective actions are completed on time.
• Required training and certifications stay current.
• Safety concerns and near misses are reported early.
• Leadership has clear visibility into safety trends.
• Safety performance continues to improve across locations and projects.

Pay

85,000–100,000 annual salary, based on experience

Benefits

• Profit-sharing opportunities
• 401(k) with employer matching
• Weekly pay
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• HSA, life insurance, and disability coverage
• Paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave
• Paid safety and professional-development training
• Company-provided technology
• Company vehicle for business travel
• Employee referral bonus program

About ACE Glass Construction

ACE Glass Construction Corporation is a commercial glazing contractor serving projects across Arkansas. We are committed to quality, accountability, continuous improvement, and creating a workplace where every employee can perform at a high level and return home safely each day.