Site Manager Jobs in Kentucky

Site Manager jobs in Kentucky are concentrated in Louisville, Lexington, and the Northern Kentucky/Cincinnati metro, where construction, manufacturing, and logistics projects generate steady demand at every level from assistant site manager to senior project lead. Major employers with deep Kentucky roots include Toyota Motor Manufacturing, Lexmark International, and Humana, all of which maintain large facilities or headquarters operations requiring experienced site managers. Commercial construction, industrial facility management, and infrastructure projects represent the most in-demand specialties across the state. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.

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Overview

Open roles48
Top employerGray Construction
Top cityLexington, KY
Cities hiring22
Work type80% On-site
Top industryConstruction

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Site Project Manager
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Site Project Manager
FORTNA
Prospect, Kentucky
Business Strategy
Data Analytics
Data Science
$88k - $131k/yr
On-Site
Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering
501-1,000

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Site Manager
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Site Manager
Zips Car Wash
Lexington, Kentucky
Business Analysis
Business Operations
Project Management
High school diploma or GED
1,001-5,000

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Assistant Site Safety Manager
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Assistant Site Safety Manager
Gray Construction
Lexington, Kentucky
Construction Management
Manufacturing Operations
Project Management
$90k - $115k/yr
Bachelor's degree
1,001-5,000

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Site Manager- Rural Development
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Site Manager- Rural Development
Fitch Irick
Milton, Kentucky
Construction Management
Project Management
$20 - $22/hr
High school diploma or GED
501-1,000

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Site Manager
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Site Manager
SAGE PARTS PLUS, INC.
Florence, Kentucky
Project Management
Solutions Engineering & Architecture
Technical Product & Program Management
On-Site
Bachelor's degree

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Site Manager Jobs by City in Kentucky

Where Kentucky roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Lexington
15 jobs
Louisville
5 jobs
Shepherdsville
4 jobs
Florence
3 jobs
Owensboro
2 jobs
Hawesville
2 jobs
Versailles
2 jobs
Hebron
1 job
London
1 job

Site Manager Job Market in Kentucky

A snapshot from current Kentucky openings, updated as new roles post.

Who's Hiring

  • Gray Construction12
  • Amazon6
  • Homeland3
  • Zips Car Wash2
  • Whistle Express Car Wash2

Top Industries Hiring

  • Construction & Real Estate

What Kentucky Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in site manager jobs across Kentucky.

  • OSHA 30-Hour Construction certification required or strongly preferred by Kentucky employers
  • Bachelor's degree in construction management, civil engineering, or a related field
  • Proven experience managing subcontractors, schedules, and budgets on commercial or industrial projects
  • Proficiency with project management software such as Procore, Bluebeam, or MS Project
  • Strong knowledge of local Kentucky building codes, safety regulations, and permitting processes
  • Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, specifications, and contract documents

Site Manager Jobs in Kentucky: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a site manager in Kentucky?

Most Kentucky employers expect a combination of a bachelor's degree in construction management, civil engineering, or a related field, plus hands-on field experience. While Kentucky does not license site managers directly, many employers require a valid OSHA 30-Hour Construction certification and, for certain commercial projects, a Kentucky contractor's license obtained through the Kentucky Department of Housing, Buildings and Construction. Building field experience through roles like assistant superintendent or project engineer is the most common path upward.

Which companies hire site managers in Kentucky?

Employers hiring site managers in Kentucky right now include Gray Construction, Amazon, and Homeland, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Kentucky's mix of large automotive plants, logistics centers, and commercial construction activity means hiring is spread across both corporate facility teams and regional general contractors.

Which Kentucky cities have the most site manager jobs?

Lexington, Louisville, and Shepherdsville lead Kentucky for site manager openings. Louisville generates the largest share of postings, driven by its concentration of distribution centers, healthcare campuses, and commercial development, while Lexington's manufacturing base and Northern Kentucky's industrial growth along the I-71 and I-75 corridors keep those markets consistently active as well.

Are there remote site manager jobs in Kentucky?

Yes, but they're rare. Site managers are expected to be physically present on job sites to oversee safety, coordinate subcontractors, and resolve day-to-day issues, so fully remote roles are uncommon. About 20% of site manager openings tied to Kentucky are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, and those tend to involve preconstruction planning, estimating review, or program-level oversight rather than active site supervision.

How can I get hired as a site manager in Kentucky with little or no experience?

The most realistic entry path is starting as a project engineer, field engineer, or assistant superintendent with a Kentucky-based general contractor or large owner-operator. Companies like Toyota Manufacturing Kentucky and regional construction firms often hire recent graduates into structured rotational or apprenticeship programs. Earning an OSHA 30-Hour certification before applying signals safety awareness, and a degree from a Kentucky university with a construction management or engineering program gives candidates a measurable advantage when competing for those first roles.

Where can I find and apply to site manager jobs in Kentucky?

You can find and apply to site manager jobs in Kentucky on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings across the state. Search the listings to find roles that match your experience level and target location, then apply directly to the ones that fit.

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