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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!!

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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 Chicago’s 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, 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
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

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

Certifications, Licenses, Registrations:

Must have a valid driver’s 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.

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