Construction Site Safety Manager/Trainer (SSHO)

RQ Construction

$90K — $125K *
Real Estate & Construction
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of commercial construction experience
  • 5+ years of jobsite construction safety management experience (preferably with DoD projects)
  • Relevant work experience or occupational safety certifications required
  • 24 hours of documented safety training annually for the past 5 years
  • Current CPR, First Aid, and OSHA 30 certifications (within 5 years)
  • Competent person training or experience in various safety topics required
  • Familiarity with NAVFAC, USACE, and EM385-1-1 clients preferred

Responsibilities

  • Oversee and lead all site safety activities to ensure compliance
  • Maintain adherence to EM-385, OSHA regulations, and contract requirements
  • Monitor daily site operations to promote safe production
  • Guide and supervise safety personnel for consistent performance
  • Implement internal Safety Management System across projects
  • Provide safety training and support for project teams
  • Coordinate and execute the project-specific Accident Prevention Plan.

Benefits

  • Vehicle allowance
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • 401K with matching contributions
  • Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays
Full Job Description
Construction Site Safety Officer (SSHO)
Military Construction Projects | Kings Bay Naval Base Saint Mary's, GA

The SSHO is responsible for managing and enforcing all jobsite safety requirements while working closely with the project team to support safe, high-quality construction. This is an on-site role and may require travel or relocation.

Key Responsibilities

Oversee and lead all aspects of site safety, including planning, coordination, and execution, to ensure a safe and compliant work environment. Maintain strict adherence to EM-385, OSHA regulations, contract requirements, and the project-specific Accident Prevention Plan (APP), while implementing RQ's internal Safety Management System on assigned projects. Monitor daily field operations and work closely with project teams to support safe, efficient production. Provide ongoing guidance, leadership, and oversight to assigned safety personnel to ensure consistent safety performance across the jobsite.

Compensation & Benefits

Salary ranges from $90,000 to $125,000 annually, depending on experience. The role also includes a vehicle allowance, along with medical, dental, vision insurance and 401K with match. In addition, employees receive paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays.

Qualifications & Experience
  • 5+ years of experience in commercial construction required
  • 5+ years of experience in construction safety management at the jobsite level (experience with DoD projects is preferred)
  • A combination of relevant work experience, hands-on training, and/or occupational safety certification programs is required
  • Documented safety training averaging at least 24 hours annually over the past 5 years required
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office and general computer applications
  • Current CPR, First Aid, and OSHA 30 certifications (within the last 5 years) required
  • Competent person training or experience in Fall Protection, Confined Space, Electrical, Trenching/Excavation, PPE and Scaffolding required. Other related professional degrees or certificates will be considered "in lieu of" competent person training
  • Previous experience with NAVFAC, USACE, and EM385-1-1 clients strongly preferred
  • Computer proficiency with Microsoft Office, Outlook, and internet applications required
  • Familiarity with RMS/QCS and Viewpoint software preferred

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