Construction Site Safety Manager/Trainer (SSHO)

RQ Construction • Carlsbad, CA

8d • Onsite

About The Position

Construction RQ is currently seeking a Construction Site Safety and Health Officer (SSHO) to support military construction projects throughout San Diego County. Although the position is based out of our Carlsbad office, project assignments may be located at various active military installations across the region. RQ, LLC has been delivering commercial and government Design-Build construction solutions since 1996 and is recognized as a trusted leader throughout Southern California. Headquartered in Carlsbad, California, RQ manages projects nationwide through dedicated field operations teams assigned directly to each project site. Our company specializes in fast-paced, ground-up commercial construction for public and private-sector clients, with extensive experience supporting Department of Defense construction programs. The SSHO is responsible for overseeing all aspects of jobsite safety and ensuring compliance with contract requirements, EM-385 standards, OSHA regulations, company safety procedures, and site-specific Accident Prevention Plans (APP). This role works closely with project leadership to help maintain a safe and productive work environment while supporting quality construction operations. The position may also supervise assigned direct reports as needed. Because this is a field-based role, on-site presence is required, and travel or relocation to assigned projects may be necessary.

Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years of applied commercial construction work experience or equivalent is required
• Competent Person training or demonstrated experience in areas including Fall Protection, Confined Space, Electrical Safety, Excavation/Trenching, Scaffolding, and PPE required.
• Computer proficiency with Microsoft Office, Outlook, and internet applications required
• Current CPR, First Aid, and OSHA 30 certifications (completed within the past 5 years) required

Nice To Haves

• Combination of construction field experience, safety training, and/or Occupational Safety and Health certifications from OSHA Training Institutes or other recognized safety organizations
• Professional safety credentials such as CHST, OHST, or ASP through BCSP may be qualifying
• At least 5 years of construction safety management experience at the project-site level preferred
• Additional related degrees or certifications may be considered in place of Competent Person training.
• Minimum of 5 consecutive years of documented safety training averaging at least 24 hours annually
• Previous experience with NAVFAC, USACE, and EM385-1-1 clients strongly preferred
• Familiarity with RMS/QCS and Viewpoint software preferred

Responsibilities

• Overseeing all aspects of jobsite safety
• Ensuring compliance with contract requirements, EM-385 standards, OSHA regulations, company safety procedures, and site-specific Accident Prevention Plans (APP)
• Working closely with project leadership to help maintain a safe and productive work environment while supporting quality construction operations
• Supervising assigned direct reports as needed

Benefits

• Vehicle allowance
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid vacation, sick leave, and company holidays

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed