Construction Safety & Compliance Manager

ICI! Discover the Difference! 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!

As a full‑time position, 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, life insurance, short and long term disability insurance, tuition reimbursement, flexible spending accounts, an innovative wellness program, paid vacations and holidays, and a matching 401(k) plan. ICI regularly invests in professional development and being continually voted one of Chicago’s 101 Best & Brightest Companies to Work For, this family‑owned business is dedicated to work‑life balance and 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.

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 protects people, ensures regulatory compliance, and maintains client trust, while serving as the primary liaison for client‑specific compliance programs, including Walmart, ensuring ICI’s policies, documentation, and work environments meet or exceed expectations.

• Develop, implement and continuously improve 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

• 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…