Construction Safety & Compliance Manager
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.
Essential Duties And 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
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
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 (e.g., Walmart) 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
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
Skills and Competencies
Must have a valid driver’s license
OSHA 30 Hour Certification (Required)
OSHA 510, 500, CHST, CSP Certifications (Preferred)
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