Construction Safety & Compliance Manager
About The Position
ICI is seeking a knowledgeable and proactive Safety & Compliance Manager to lead and strengthen our firm’s safety culture. If you are motivated to ensure regulatory compliance, champion best practices, and foster a safe and productive work environment, we may have the right opportunity for you!! Please Note: This position will require regular travel to ICI Project Sites throughout the country. Position Summary: The Safety & Compliance Manager is responsible for developing, implementing, and monitoring comprehensive safety programs that comply with industry regulations, ICI’s company policies, and best practices. This position plays a critical role in protecting our people, ensuring regulatory compliance, and maintaining the trust of our clients. This role will also serve as the primary liaison for client-specific compliance programs, including Walmart, ensuring ICI’s policies, documentation, and work environments meet or exceed expectations.
Requirements
- Expert knowledge of OSHA regulations, construction safety standards, and best practices
- Proven leadership, training and coaching abilities with the skill to influence all levels of the organization
- Strong risk assessment, hazard mitigation, and problem-solving skills
- Experience managing large-scale construction safety programs (Walmart or similar preferred)
- Excellent communication skills, written and verbal
- Flexible, adaptable, and collaborative team player with strong time-management skills
- Professional presence and demeanor in all interactions
- Bachelor’s degree in construction management, occupational safety or similar preferred
- Minimum 5+ years leadership experience in construction safety and compliance
- Experience with large-scale construction compliance programs (e.g., Walmart) preferred
- Must have a valid driver’s license
- OSHA 30 Hour Certification (Required)
- Ability to obtain the Walmart Safety, Employment, Waste, Stormwater Compliance Certification within 1 month of hire
- Position requires walking on rough/uneven terrain, frequent pushing/pulling/carrying of equipment/objects/debris of varying and often awkward sizes, shapes, and weights, including bending, lifting, pushing, pulling, and climbing on the job site.
- Sitting, standing and walking for extended periods. Climbing multiple flights of stairs and ladders repeatedly.
- Occasionally may lift to 50 lbs.
Nice To Haves
- OSHA 510, 500, CHST, CSP Certifications (Preferred)
Responsibilities
- Develop, implement and continuously improved ICI’s Safety and Compliance Programs to ensure adherence to OSHA, EPA and other applicable regulations, as well as client-specific requirements
- Foster a culture of safety awareness and accountability by modeling safe practices, promoting employee engagement, and participation in safety initiatives.
- Conduct regular safety walks, inspections, hazard assessments, and compliance reviews across project sites, ensuring timely follow-up on identified risks
- Lead and enforce compliance with critical safety procedures (including Lockout/Tagout, fall protection, confined space entry, PPE standards and other standards)
- Oversee incident reporting, investigation, root cause analysis, and corrective action plans to prevent recurrence
- Ensure employees are appropriately trained in safety awareness and procedures. Deliver engaging and effective safety and compliance training for field staff and project teams
- Maintain and regularly update all safety and compliance policies, manuals, and training materials in alignment with industry standards, regulatory changes, and client-specific directives
- Conduct and document internal compliance audits of jobsites, trailers, and project documentation, driving accountability for corrective actions.
- Manage environmental compliance, including stormwater management, hazardous waste handling, spill prevention and air quality controls
- Serve as primary liaison for client compliance programs (e.g. Walmart), ensuring ICI’s plans, policies, trailer setups, and audit checklists meet or exceed client expectations
- Establish standardized procedures and documentation for project trailers, safety binders, and compliance materials to ensure consistency across projects
- Develop and track key safety performance indicators (KPSs), providing regular reports and recommendations to leadership
- Stay informed on emergency safety regulations, technologies, and best practices and advise leadership on proactive strategies
- Travel to both local and out of town project sites approximately 3 to 4 days per week as required
Benefits
- a dedicated mentor to facilitate career growth and development
- a competitive and generous compensation and benefits package including medical, vision, dental and life insurance
- short and long term disability insurance
- a tuition reimbursement program
- flexible spending accounts
- an innovative wellness program
- paid vacations and holidays
- a matching 401(k) plan
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
