Construction Site Safety Manager/Trainer (SSHO)

RQ Construction•Norfolk, VA

11d•$90,000 - $125,000•Onsite

About The Position

RQC, LLC is seeking Construction Site Safety Officer (SSHO) candidates to support military construction projects in the Norfolk, Virginia area. The SSHO plans, prepares, organizes, implements, and executes safety administrative and performance requirements for an assigned project in accordance with contract specifications, EM-385, OSHA, RQC’s internal Safety Management System, and the Accident Prevention Plan (APP). The role integrates with the project team to support safe production of quality work and may oversee daily activities for assigned direct reports. This is an on-site position. Local candidates are preferred depending on the project location; relocation or travel to on-site management will be required. Pay 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 drug screening and commercial criminal background checks, including a stricter Department of Defense background check when required for military-base access.

Requirements

Five or more years of applied work experience, or equivalent, in the commercial construction industry.
Five or more years of construction safety management experience, or equivalent, 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 drug screening and commercial criminal background checks, including a stricter Department of Defense background check for military-base access where applicable.
Ability to work on-site; relocation or travel to on-site management will be required.

Nice To Haves

Professional safety certifications such as CHST, OHST, or ASP through BCSP; relevant OSHA Training Institute or other nationally recognized safety training certificates or degree programs may also qualify.
Previous experience with NAVFAC or USACE clients and EM 385-1-1.
Specific software literacy, including Viewpoint and RMS/QCS.
Local to the project area; local candidates are preferred depending on project location.

Responsibilities

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