Quality Control Manager & Site Safety Officer (QCM / SSHO)

ESCA Incorporated; Mandaluyong; On-site; PHP 600,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Job summary

ESCA Incorporated is seeking an experienced Quality Control Manager & Site Safety Officer (QCM/SSHO) to oversee quality assurance and workplace safety for ongoing construction projects. The role combines QMS enforcement with site health regulations, with stop-work authority for non-compliant or unsafe conditions.

You will lead QC and safety activities, coordinate inspections, testing, and submittals, and ensure compliance with OSHA, EM 385-1-1, and local regulations while driving on-time project

Qualifications

• 5+ years of progressive construction experience in quality control and safety roles on commercial or civil builds.
• OSHA 30-Hour Construction or local equivalent (e.g., BOSH/COSH).
• First Aid/CPR/AED certification.
• EM 385-1-1 compliance or CHST or equivalent safety credentials preferred.
• USACE CQM-C certification or equivalent QMS credentials.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and enforce the Quality Control Plan (QCP) for projects.
• Lead Three-Phase Control process (Preparatory, Initial, Follow-Up) across all work activities.
• Perform daily field inspections and coordinate third-party testing for materials and workmanship.
• Review submittals, manage NCRs, and verify corrective actions.
• Enforce site safety with Accident Prevention Plan (APP) and AHAs; lead safety meetings and toolbox talks.
• Maintain stop-work authority for unsafe conditions and conduct mishap investigations.

Skills

Leadership

Blueprint reading

Quality control

Safety management

Regulatory compliance

Tools

Procore

Bluebeam

RMS

Job description

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced and dual-qualified Quality Control Manager & Site Safety Officer (QCM / SSHO) to oversee quality assurance and workplace safety for our ongoing construction projects. In this combined role, you will be responsible for enforcing strict Quality Management System (QMS) protocols alongside site-specific safety and occupational health regulations. You will hold full authority to stop non-compliant work or unsafe operations to ensure projects are delivered safely, on schedule, and in full compliance with contract specifications.

Key Responsibilities

1. Quality Control Management (QCM)

• Develop, implement, and enforce the project-specific Quality Control Plan (QCP).

• Lead the Three-Phase Control process (Preparatory, Initial, and Follow-Up meetings) across all work activities.

• Perform daily field inspections and coordinate third-party testing for materials, workmanship, and equipment.

• Manage submittal registers, review submittals, and ensure materials match approved technical specifications.

• Exercise direct authority to reject defective work, issue non-conformance reports (NCRs), and verify required corrective actions.

• Maintain complete daily QC inspection logs and technical audit trails.

2. Site Safety & Health (SSHO)

• Formulate, implement, and update the site-specific Accident Prevention Plan (APP) and Activity Hazard Analyses (AHAs).

• Conduct daily site safety inspections to identify, mitigate, and eliminate workplace hazards.

• Lead daily safety huddles, weekly toolbox talks, and safety orientations for all site personnel and subcontractors.

• Maintain stop-work authority to halt any unsafe condition or imminent hazard immediately.

• Lead mishap investigations, document near-miss events, and ensure full compliance with regulatory safety standards (e.g., OSHA, EM 385-1-1, or local DOLE-OSH regulations).

Qualifications & Requirements

• With at least5 years of progressive construction experience serving in quality control and site safety roles on comparable commercial or civil builds.

• Safety Certifications:
  • OSHA 30-Hour Construction certification (or local equivalent, e.g., BOSH/COSH).
  • Valid First Aid / CPR / AED certification.
  • EM 385-1-1 compliance or specialized safety credentials (e.g., CHST) preferred.

• Quality Certifications: USACE Construction Quality Management for Contractors (CQM-C) certification or equivalent QMS framework credentials.

• Proficient in reading blueprints, interpreting structural and architectural specifications, and using project management software (e.g., Procore, Bluebeam, RMS).

• Strong leadership skills with the ability to clearly enforce compliance with trade contractors, site engineers, and project owners.