Senior Safety Partner I, Construction

Job description

Job responsibilities

• Serve as dedicated safety partner and first point of contact to ICON’s construction business unit, advising leadership, measuring outcomes, and escalating to the EHS Manager as needed.
• Represent the EHS function in project planning and pre-deployment meetings and activities.
• Establish both business unit and project-specific safety programs from the ground up, tailoring controls to site conditions, scope, and workforce composition.
• Drive the development and implementation of Accident Prevention Plans (APPs) for MILCON projects on military installations, in compliance with EM 385-1-1.
• Develop and maintain commercial APPs aligned with applicable federal, state, and local regulations.
• Identify regulatory gaps and proactively drive corrective action before inspections or incidents surface them.
• Conduct regular site inspections across civil and vertical construction operations (residential, commercial, and military), identifying hazardous conditions and driving abatement to closure.
• Monitor subcontractor safety program compliance; hold subs accountable to ICON standards without exception.

Job requirements

• 7+ years of construction industry safety experience, with demonstrated experience across civil and/or vertical construction.
• Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Safety, Construction Management, or similarly related field, or equivalent demonstrated experience.
• Working knowledge of EM 385-1-1, or ability and commitment to obtain qualification within 60 days of hire.
• Deep understanding of OSHA construction standards (29 CFR 1926) and applicable federal, state, and local safety regulations.
• Proven ability to develop Accident Prevention Plans (APPs) for complex construction environments.
• Demonstrated ability to operate independently, self-manage across multiple active projects, and make sound safety decisions without requiring escalation for routine matters.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; able to write regulatory-quality documentation and communicate clearly with field crews, project leadership, and clients.
• Valid, unrestricted driver’s license.