Onsite Superintendent & Site Safety Lead

Smith Arnold Partners; Ridgecrest (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Smith Arnold Partners is seeking a hands-on Superintendent / Site Safety & Health Officer (SSHO) to lead a federally supported project in California. You will supervise all on-site construction activities, enforce safety plans, and coordinate with engineers, estimators, and planning teams.

This field-driven, on-site role reports to the Project Manager, with opportunities for training and advancement. A strong safety program background, OSHA 30, and the ability to manage multiple trades are

Qualifications

• Extensive experience as a Superintendent or senior field leader.
• Strong background running safety programs on active job sites.
• OSHA 30 certification and ongoing safety training.
• Solid knowledge of U.S. construction methods, techniques, and standards.
• Ability to coordinate multiple trades and manage subcontractor performance.
• Experience on federal, military, or government-funded projects is a plus.
• Comfortable working full-time on-site in a project-based environment.

Responsibilities

• Schedule, coordinate, and supervise all on-site construction activities and subcontractor work.
• Serve as Site Safety & Health Officer, ensuring compliance with Site-Specific Safety Plan.
• Enforce OSHA standards and company safety policies across all trades.
• Conduct daily safety inspections and correct unsafe conditions or behaviors.
• Lead toolbox talks and present safety updates during progress meetings.
• Plan and supervise subcontractor and craft activities, including manpower, materials, equipment, and sequencing.
• Coordinate work across multiple trades, departments, and external contractors.
• Review and maintain safety documentation for accuracy and compliance.
• Collaborate with engineering, estimating, and planning teams to align with drawings and schedules.
• Identify and resolve field issues affecting productivity and site conditions.

Skills

Construction supervision

Site safety leadership

OSHA 30 certification

Coordination of trades

Field leadership

Job description

Smith Arnold Partners is seeking a hands-on Superintendent / Site Safety & Health Officer (SSHO) to lead a federally supported project in California. You will supervise all on-site construction activities, enforce safety plans, and coordinate with engineers, estimators, and planning teams.

This field-driven, on-site role reports to the Project Manager, with opportunities for training and advancement. A strong safety program background, OSHA 30, and the ability to manage multiple trades are