Construction Safety & Compliance Manager
Job in
Oakbrook Terrace, DuPage County, Illinois, USA
Listed on 2026-02-28
Listing for:
International Contractors, Inc.
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-02-28
Job specializations:
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Management
EHS / HSE Manager, Operations Manager, Program / Project Manager -
Construction
Operations Manager
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Overview
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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Responsibilities- 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 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 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).
- OSHA 510, 500, CHST, CSP Certifications (Preferred).
- Ability to obtain the Walmart Safety, Employment, Waste, Stormwater 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.
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