Construction Site Safety Manager/Trainer (SSHO)

RQ Construction•Norfolk, VA

9d•Onsite

About The Position

RQC, LLC is seeking Construction Site Safety Officer (SSHO) candidates for military construction projects in the Norfolk, Virginia area. The SSHO plans, prepares, organizes, implements, and executes safety administration and performance requirements for an assigned project in accordance with contract specifications, EM-385, OSHA, the company’s internal Safety Management System, and the Accident Prevention Plan (APP). The position integrates with the project team to support safe production of quality work and may oversee daily activities of assigned direct reports. The role must be performed on-site. Local candidates are preferred depending on project location; relocation or travel to the jobsite will be required. Compensation is $90,000–$125,000 annually, depending on experience. Candidates must provide evidence of identity and U.S. work authorization at hire and successfully pass a drug screening and commercial criminal background check, including a stricter Department of Defense background check when applicable for military-site access.

Requirements

Five or more years of applied work experience, or equivalent, in the commercial construction industry.
Five or more years of experience, or equivalent, in construction safety management at the jobsite level.
Competent-person training or experience in Fall Protection, Confined Space, Electrical, Trenching/Excavation, PPE, and Scaffolding; related professional degrees or certificates may be considered in lieu of competent-person training.
Five or more consecutive years of documented safety training, averaging 24 hours per year.
Computer literacy, including Microsoft Office, Outlook, and Internet use.
Current CPR and First Aid credentials.
OSHA 30-hour training completed within the past five years.
Evidence of identity and U.S. work authorization at the time of hire.
Successful completion of a drug screening and commercial criminal background check, including a stricter Department of Defense background check for access to a military jobsite, when applicable.
Ability to work on-site; relocation or travel to the jobsite will be required.

Nice To Haves

Experience with NAVFAC and USACE clients and EM 385-1-1.
Specific software literacy, including Viewpoint and RMS/QCS.
Professional certifications such as CHST, OHST, or ASP through BCSP; qualifying occupational safety certificates or degree programs may also be considered.

Responsibilities

Plan, prepare, organize, implement, and execute safety administrative and performance requirements for an assigned project.
Ensure project safety requirements comply with contract specifications, EM-385, OSHA, the company’s internal Safety Management System, and the Accident Prevention Plan (APP).
Integrate with the project team to support the safe production of quality work.
Provide oversight to daily activities for assigned direct reports, as needed.