RQC, headquartered in Carlsbad, CA is seeking to hire full-time Construction Site Safety Manager/Site Safety and Health Officer (SSHO) for the Southern CA area for active work on military bases. Current projects are located in San Diego County and China Lake, CA. Headquarters is in Carlsbad, but daily work will be performed on the construction site.

Do you want an opportunity to become a key part of a high performing team, within a project, as well as with other project teams and peers? Do you desire to work in a culture of learning and growing together, fostering continual growth with diversity of knowledge and skills within the federal construction market sector? If so, please read on!

This position is responsible for planning, preparing, organizing, implementing, and executing all safety administrative and performance requirements for an assigned construction project in accordance with contract specifications, EM-385, OSHA, RQ internal Safety Management System, and Accident Prevention Plan (APP). The position will integrate their efforts within a project team to support the safe production of quality work. We offer a competitive salary of $90,000 - $120,000+ (annually) depending on experience. We also offer comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, a 401(k) plan with match, paid holidays, and vacation and sick time. For those living outside of the local area, a per diem will be offered. The average tenure of our Southern CA SSHO's is approaching 10 years. If this sounds like the right opportunity for you, apply today!

ABOUT RQ CONSTRUCTION

We are a well-established and growing commercial design-build company whose primary client is the Department of Defense. We consistently turnout projects rated "outstanding" to satisfied customers. Why? Because the design-build process allows for integration and minimizes conflict more than any other construction delivery system. Through integration of disciplines, including production/material management, safety, quality control, BIM technology, and teamwork we have a proven track record of reducing waste and producing greater value.

Our people are incredible and that is what makes it a great place to work. We value people over all other things. We are committed to the safety, continued training, and career development of our workforce. Our goal is that our employees find meaningful purpose in their work. We respect and value each person's contribution as we work together toward our common goals. While holding each other accountable, we encourage, coach, and support one another. We are committed to excellence and never-ending improvement of all that we do. In order to hire team members who share our commitment to ethics, innovation, safety, and discipline, we have worked hard to become an employer of choice. That means we have to focus on providing stability for people with ongoing assignments to projects, including times between a project completion and the start of a new one.

A DAY IN THE LIFE AS A SITE SAFETY MANAGER/SITE SAFETY and HEALTH OFFICER (SSHO)

Depending on the size and nature of our federal work, typical project teams are between 5-6 people, including a Project Manager, Superintendent, QC, Safety, Project Engineer and administrative support. On larger projects, teams can grow with multiple individuals within specific roles. Our SSHO's are key to the project team and its success. Our desire is to leverage each person's role and expertise (ex. Safety, QC, Production, Management) into an integrated team effort where we are responsible and accountable to each other. On any given day on the project, you'll spend a good amount of time walking the jobsite, interacting with subcontractors, while also spending time in front of a computer, ensuring our safety administration is accurate and current. Our SSHO's work on the project jobsite on an active military base.

Your positive, can-do attitude is also greatly appreciated! You'll love working in such a dynamic environment where you have the opportunity to learn and provide safety insight from an industry leader!

QUALIFICATIONS FOR A SITE SAFETY MANAGER/SITE SAFETY and HEALTH OFFICER (SSHO)

• A combination of equivalent work experience, training in the field, and/or Occupational Safety and Health certificate programs through the OSHA Training Institutes or other national recognized safety training organization (whether certificates or degree programs), professional certifications such as CHST, OHST, and ASP through BCSP may be qualifying.
• Five or more years applied work experience (or equivalent) in commercial construction industry required, with five or more years' experience (or equivalent) 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 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 USACE EM385-1-1 preferred.
• Computer literacy (Microsoft Office, Outlook, Internet, etc.) required.
• Specific software literacy (Viewpoint, RMS/QCS) preferred.
• Current CPR, First Aid, and OSHA 30-hour (within past 5 years) certifications required.

READY TO JOIN OUR TEAM?

** Please apply at www.rqconstruction.com/careers.

If you feel that you would be right for this position, please fill out our initial 10-minute, mobile-friendly application. We look forward to meeting you!

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.