Construction Site Safety Manager/Trainer (SSHO)

RQ Construction, LLC; Carlsbad (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vehicle Allowance

Medical/Dental/Vision Benefits

Vacation/Sick/Holiday Pay

Job summary

A leading construction firm in Carlsbad, CA, is seeking a Construction Site Safety Officer (SSHO) to oversee safety protocols for military projects across San Diego County. The ideal candidate will have 5+ years in construction safety management, relevant certifications in safety training, and experience with military projects. This role requires local presence and travel to project sites in San Diego County, ensuring compliance with safety standards. The position offers a competitive salary and benefits package.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in construction safety management required.
• Competent person training is necessary.
• Must hold current CPR and First Aid certifications.

Responsibilities

• Implement and execute all safety requirements on-site.
• Oversee daily activities of assigned reports.
• Plan and prepare safety administrative requirements for projects.

Skills

Fall Protection

Electrical safety

Confined Space

Trenching/Excavation

PPE

Scaffolding

Microsoft Office

OSHA 30-hour Certification

Education

Occupational Safety and Health certificate programs

Professional certifications such as CHST, OHST, and ASP

Tools

Viewpoint

RMS/QCS

Job description

Company Overview

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 that manages projects throughout the United States. Our field operations team works on site for each of our projects, specializing in fast‑track new commercial construction for both public and private clients with a primary focus on the Department of Defense market.

Position Summary

We are looking for a Construction Site Safety Officer (SSHO) to join our West Coast Field Operations team for military projects located in San Diego County. Headquarter/Office assignment will be in Carlsbad, but specific construction projects, on an active military base, could be anywhere in San Diego County.

Responsibilities

Our Site Safety Officers (SSHO's) plan, prepare, organize, implement, and execute all safety administrative and performance requirements for an assigned project in accordance with contract specifications, EM‑385, OSHA, RQ internal Safety Management System, and Accident Prevention Plan (APP). They fully integrate with the project team to support the safe production of quality work. The SSHO may provide oversight to daily activities for assigned direct reports and must work on‑site. Local candidates will be given preference depending on project location; relocation or travel to on‑site management may be required.

Pay

$90,000–$125,000 annually (depends on experience)

Benefits

Vehicle Allowance, Medical/Dental/Vision Benefits, Vacation/Sick/Holiday Pay

Ideal Candidates

• A combination of equivalent work experience, training in the field, and/or Occupational Safety and Health certificate programs through OSHA Training Institutes or other nationally recognized safety training organizations. Professional certifications such as CHST, OHST, and ASP through BCSP may be qualifying.
• Five or more years of applied work experience (or equivalent) in the commercial construction industry, with five or more years of experience in construction safety management at the jobsite level.
• Competent person training or experience in Fall Protection, Confined Space, Electrical, Trenching/Excavation, PPE, and Scaffolding required. Other related professional degrees or certificates are desired and will be considered "in lieu of" competent person training.
• Five or more consecutive years of documented safety training, averaging 24 hours per year, required.
• Previous experience with NAVFAC, USACE clients and EM‑385‑1‑1 preferred.
• Specific software literacy (Viewpoint, RMS/QCS) preferred.
• Current CPR, First Aid, and OSHA 30‑hour certifications (within the past 5 years) required.

Company Profile

RQC, LLC is a full‑service contracting and design firm that specializes in Design/Build projects for both public and private clients, with a primary focus on the Department of Defense. Our mission is "to provide our customers the best built environment while being the first choice of all stakeholders."

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, gender (including gender identity and gender expression), religion (all aspects of religious beliefs, observance or practice, including religious dress or grooming practices), marital status, registered domestic partner status, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition (including cancer or a record or history of cancer, and genetic characteristics), sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or related medical condition), genetic information, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other basis or status protected by federal, state, or local law or ordinance or regulation.

Other Requirements

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 the job site at a military base (if applicable for the position being hired for).