Regional Safety Trainer

Rq Construction • Jacksonville, FL

114d • $80,000 - $120,000

About The Position

Since 1996, RQC, LLC. has been a leading player in Southern California's robust commercial and governmental Design-Build economy. Headquartered in beautiful Carlsbad, CA, we are a full-service Design-Build company. We offer management of projects throughout the United States, with our field operations' team members who work on location for each of our projects. We specialize in fast-track projects in new commercial construction for both public and private clients, with a primary focus in the Department of Defense market. At RQ, we are committed to fostering a culture of safety, quality, and continuous improvement. We are seeking a Regional Safety Trainer to join our team in Jacksonville, FL to lead in-person training programs for our craft and staff personnel. This role plays a critical part in building and maintaining a strong safety culture across our Self-Perform Division by ensuring that all team members are trained, competent, and confident in safe work practices. The ideal candidate is an experienced safety professional with hands-on construction experience and a passion for developing others through engaging, high-quality safety training.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in the commercial construction industry, with at least 5 years in construction safety management.
• OSHA 30-Hour and/or EM 385-1-1 40-Hour (completed within past 5 years).
• Valid OSHA 500 Instructor certification.
• Hands-on experience operating scissor lifts, aerial work platforms, and forklifts/telehandlers.
• Competent person training or experience in Fall Protection, Confined Space, Electrical, Trenching/Excavation, PPE, and Scaffolding.
• Strong communication skills (verbal and written); ability to train and engage diverse workforces.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and familiarity with digital safety management tools (e.g., Hammertech, Power BI, Adobe Build).

Nice To Haves

• Bi-lingual (English/Spanish).
• Prior experience as a tradesperson (carpenter, electrician, concrete finisher, mechanical installer, etc.).
• Experience with NAVFAC, USACE, and EM 385-1-1 compliance.
• Professional safety certifications (CSP, CHST, OHST, ASP) through BCSP.

Responsibilities

• Conduct in-person safety training on topics including: First Aid / CPR, Fall Protection & Rescue, Confined Space Entry, Powered Industrial Truck Operation (Forklifts), Aerial Lifts, Hazard Communication, Excavation Safety, and other industrial safety topics as needed.
• Support safety onboarding for all new Self-Perform hires.
• Deliver refresher and re-training sessions as required.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date safety training records for all employees.
• Collaborate with Project SSHOs and Regional Safety Managers to identify training gaps and specialized needs.
• Provide field-level support and serve as an on-site safety resource when needed.
• Promote and model a proactive, safety-first culture aligned with company values and operational goals.
• Contribute to safety process improvements and standardization initiatives.

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• 401K with match

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Construction of Buildings