Senior Safety Partner I, Construction

The role

This person will lead field and project-level safety across residential, commercial, and military construction projects. They will establish safety programs, develop Accident Prevention Plans, and drive regulatory compliance.

What you will do

• Serve as dedicated safety partner and first point of contact to the construction business unit
• Represent the EHS function in project planning and pre-deployment meetings
• Establish business unit and project-specific safety programs
• Develop and implement Accident Prevention Plans for MILCON projects in compliance with EM 385-1-1
• Develop and maintain commercial APPs aligned with federal, state, and local regulations
• Conduct regular site inspections across civil and vertical construction operations
• Monitor subcontractor safety program compliance
• Lead site-specific new hire safety orientations and ensure training is documented
• Lead field-level incident investigations and determine root cause
• Perform trend analysis across projects to recommend interventions

Required qualifications

• 7+ years of construction industry safety 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 and self-manage across multiple active projects
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Valid, unrestricted driver’s license

Nice to have

• Prior experience with MILCON projects and work conducted on military installations
• Familiarity with controlled insurance programs (OCIP/CCIP)
• CSP, CHST, or equivalent professional certification
• Experience working in technology-forward or non-traditional construction environments

Before you apply

• Military construction work requires ability to pass applicable background and access requirements

About the company

ICON builds robotic systems that construct multi-story buildings. They hold $360M+ in government contracts across the Army, Air Force, DARPA, and NASA.