Construction Site Safety Manager/Trainer (SSHO)

RQ Construction•Jacksonville, FL

8d•Onsite

About The Position

RQ Construction is currently seeking Construction Site Safety Officers (SSHO) to support military construction projects at Kings Bay Naval Base in St. Mary's, GA. The SSHO is responsible for managing and enforcing all jobsite safety requirements while working closely with the project team to support safe, high-quality construction. This is an on-site role and may require travel or relocation. Founded in 1996, RQC, LLC is a nationally recognized Design-Build contractor serving both commercial and government clients. Headquartered in Carlsbad, CA, we manage projects across the United States with dedicated field teams on-site to ensure successful delivery. Our core expertise is fast-track, ground-up construction, with a strong focus on Department of Defense (DoD) projects.

Requirements

5+ years of experience in commercial construction required
5+ years of experience in construction safety management at the jobsite level
Documented safety training averaging at least 24 hours annually over the past 5 years required
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and general computer applications
Current CPR, First Aid, and OSHA 30 certifications (within the last 5 years) required
Competent person training or experience in Fall Protection, Confined Space, Electrical, Trenching/Excavation, PPE and Scaffolding required.
Computer proficiency with Microsoft Office, Outlook, and internet applications required
All candidates considered for hire must provide evidence of identity and U.S. work authorization at the time of hire.
Additionally, all candidates must successfully pass a drug screening and commercial criminal background check, including a stricter Department of Defense background check, for access to job site at military base (if applicable for position being hired for).

Nice To Haves

experience with DoD projects is preferred
Other related professional degrees or certificates will be considered "in lieu of" competent person training
Previous experience with NAVFAC, USACE, and EM385-1-1 clients strongly preferred
Familiarity with RMS/QCS and Viewpoint software preferred

Responsibilities

Oversee and lead all aspects of site safety, including planning, coordination, and execution, to ensure a safe and compliant work environment.
Maintain strict adherence to EM-385, OSHA regulations, contract requirements, and the project-specific Accident Prevention Plan (APP), while implementing RQ's internal Safety Management System on assigned projects.
Monitor daily field operations and work closely with project teams to support safe, efficient production.
Provide ongoing guidance, leadership, and oversight to assigned safety personnel to ensure consistent safety performance across the jobsite.