Construction Quality Control Manager (CQCM) and Site Safety and Health Officer (SSHO)

Job Summary

Responsible for executing the corporate Health & Safety and Quality Control program at the assigned facility while developing and administering site-specific safety initiatives in alignment with company policies, contract requirements, and applicable regulations. Oversees and maintains the contractor’s quality control management program for the entire contract, ensuring all quality and safety standards are consistently met. This role includes training the workforce on safety procedures, monitoring compliance with contract safety and quality requirements, and driving continuous adherence to established standards. Reports to the Site Level Program Manager.

Primary Job Functions

• Execute contract requirements in accordance with applicable safety and quality standards, including EM-385-1-1, OSHA regulations (29 CFR 1910 and 1926), and relevant federal and Department of Defense guidelines
• Administer and maintain site safety and quality control management programs to ensure full compliance with contract requirements and regulatory standards
• Develop, implement, and continuously improve site-specific occupational health, safety, and quality programs
• Conduct workplace audits and inspections to identify hazards and quality deficiencies; recommend and implement corrective and preventative actions and monitor progress through resolution
• Evaluate hazardous conditions and operational processes; recommend engineering, administrative, or personal protective controls, as well as quality improvements
• Perform inspections and re-inspections of work, equipment, and processes to ensure compliance and resolution of identified issues
• Lead accident prevention initiatives, including conducting weekly safety briefings and promoting a strong safety culture
• Investigate incidents involving personal injury, property damage, or quality failures to determine root cause and prevent recurrence
• Prepare and maintain required incident, accident, and compliance reports for management and regulatory agencies
• Schedule, coordinate, and deliver safety and quality training; maintain accurate training records, inspection logs, and certifications
• Prepare periodic and monthly reports summarizing safety and quality performance, findings, and corrective actions
• Review safety and quality control processes regularly and recommend improvements to enhance program effectiveness
• Coordinate workers’ compensation cases with corporate teams and insurance carriers, as needed
• Support compliance related to hazardous materials handling, waste disposal, infection control, and life safety requirements
• Maintain and manage systems and records, including work orders, equipment history, and inspection data (e.g., DMLSS)
• Conduct research on safety and quality topics to support continuous improvement initiatives
• Develop and maintain Accident Prevention (APP) and Quality Control Plans (QCP).
• Conduct preparatory meetings with stakeholders to review Activity Hazard Analysis (AHA) and safety procedures
• Implement the three-phase construction control system (Preparatory, Initial, Follow-up) is a U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) quality management model designed to ensure contract compliance, prevent defects, and reduce rework.
• Perform other duties as assigned

Education, Experience and Certification 

• QC Manager must be an individual with a minimum of 5 years combined experience in the following positions: Project Superintendent, QC Manager, Project Manager, Project Engineer or Construction Manager on similar size and type construction Contracts which included the major trades that are part of this Contract. The individual must have at least 2-4 years’ experience as a QC Manager. The individual must be familiar with the requirements of EM 385-1-1 and have experience in the areas of hazard identification, safety compliance, and sustainability.
• SSHO’s must have at least five years of cumulative safety experience, within the last ten years, managing or implementing a SOH program on projects similar in industry type, size, and complexity as the project described in the contract scope of work.
  • Note. If the Level 1 SSHO has a safety-related degree, third-party, nationally accredited (for example, American National Standards Institute (ANSI), National Commission for Certifying Agencies (NCCA), Council on Engineering and Scientific Specialty Boards (CESB) SOH-related certification or designation requiring a minimum of three years of experience to obtain, only three years of experience is needed.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities 

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite of software
• Must be able to read and understand construction drawings
• Ability to develop and maintain Accident Prevention and Quality Control Plans
• Must be able to read, write, and speak English 
• Excellent communication skills; ability to convey information effectively in writing and in presentations or speeches to other employees. 
• Familiarity with environmental, Health and Safety regulations and standards 
• Knowledge of EM-385 and OSHA safety regulations and PPE procedures 
• Ability to conduct accident investigations, safety inspections, QC inspections 

Disclaimer 

CBRE Government and Defense is thrilled at the opportunity for you to apply to one of our roles. The salary range for this position is $80,000 - $120,000. This position may also be eligible for a wide range of benefits based on applicable bargaining unit agreements.  

This description is not intended to be an “all inclusive” list of the accountabilities of the job described. Rather, it describes the general nature of the job. In addition, some aspects of this job may change over time, according to business needs, and these changes may not be recorded immediately. The requirements stated represent the minimum levels of knowledge, skills and/or abilities to qualify and satisfactorily perform this job. 

THIS DOCUMENT SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED AS CREATING A CONTRACT OF EMPLOYMENT BETWEEN CBRE GOVERNMENT & DEFENSE SERVICES AND ANY OF ITS EMPLOYEES OR OTHERWISE ALTERING AN EMPLOYEE’S AT WILL EMPLOYMENT RELATIONSHIP WITH CBRE GOVERNMENT & DEFENSE SERVICES.