Construction Safety & Compliance Manager

Job Description

Job Description

Salary: $120,000 - $135,000

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ICI is seeking a knowledgeable and proactive Safety & Compliance Manager to lead and strengthen our firms 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!!

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• A full-time position with ICI provides team members with 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, and a matching 401(k) plan.
• Knowing that our employees are our greatest asset, ICI regularly invests in the professional development of our team. Continually voted one of Chicagos 101 Best & Brightest Companies to Work For , this family-owned business is dedicated to work-life balance and committed to employee enrichment.
• Firm leadership values the contributions of our team members and understands that employee job satisfaction ultimately leads to a strong team and work product. Our team aims to create more than a structure; we strive to build long-term relationships with both our employees and our clients.

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, ICIs 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 ICIs policies, documentation, and work environments meet or exceed expectations.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Develop, implement and continuously improved ICIs 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 ICIs 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

Skills and Competencies

• 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

Education and Experience

• Bachelors 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

Certifications, Licenses, Registrations:

• Must have a valid drivers license
• OSHA 30 Hour Certification (Required)
• OSHA 510, 500, CHST, CSP Certifications (Preferred)
• Ability to obtain the Walmart Safety, Employment, Waste, Stormwater Compliance Certification
  within 1 month of hire

Physical Requirements:

• 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.