Federal and infrastructure construction projects demand absolute precision in safety and quality. For experienced professionals, the USACE-Certified SSHO/QC Manager role is a high-impact leadership position that directly influences jobsite safety, compliance, and project success.

Condustrial is seeking a USACE-certified SSHO/QC Manager with strong experience in wet utilities and civil construction. This role is ideal for professionals ready to take ownership of safety and quality on complex, federally regulated projects.

Role Overview

The SSHO/QC Manager is responsible for ensuring all construction activities meet USACE safety standards, quality requirements, and contract specifications. This position blends technical oversight with leadership, documentation, and coordination across project teams.

Key responsibilities include developing and enforcing Quality Control Plans, conducting safety and quality inspections, reviewing contract requirements, analyzing inspection data, implementing corrective actions, and training field personnel. Accurate reporting and proactive collaboration with project managers and subcontractors are essential to success.

Education, Certifications, and Experience

Qualified candidates typically bring a combination of certifications, field experience, and regulatory knowledge.

Required credentials include USACE QCM, CQM-C, or CQM certification, OSHA 30, and a minimum of 7 years of wet utility or civil construction experience. A strong working knowledge of construction site operations, inspection techniques, and federal safety regulations is critical.

Many SSHO/QC Managers come from backgrounds in civil infrastructure, utilities, or industrial construction and have progressed through field leadership roles.

Skills That Set Top Candidates Apart

Beyond certifications, effective SSHO/QC Managers demonstrate strong communication, attention to detail, and sound judgment. The ability to lead crews, enforce standards professionally, analyze trends, and mentor others is essential. Federal projects rely heavily on trust, documentation accuracy, and consistent decision-making.

Career Outlook

Demand for certified safety and quality professionals remains strong due to continued federal infrastructure investment and increasing regulatory oversight. Experienced SSHO/QC Managers often enjoy strong compensation, long-term project stability, and clear advancement paths into senior safety leadership or project management roles.

Why Build Your Career with Condustrial

Condustrial is a privately held staffing, recruiting, and workforce management company founded in 2002 with the mission to connect great people with great companies. Drawing on deep industry experience, particularly in construction and industrial labor markets, Condustrial has built a reputation for strategically aligning talent with employers that value safety, technical skill, and career growth. Condustrial’s model goes beyond traditional staffing: it emphasizes long-term career development, access to opportunities across multiple sectors, and ongoing support for employees. Job seekers benefit from tailored placement options—including temporary, temp-to-hire, and direct hire roles—so you can find a position that matches your experience and goals while expanding your skill set.

The company’s leadership combines real-world construction experience with a commitment to safety and OSHA compliance, and this ethos extends to the careers they help build. Condustrial strives to ensure employees work in environments that prioritize safety, offer competitive compensation, and provide opportunities for advancement. Learn how Condustrial supports construction careers and connects experienced professionals with high-quality roles.

Is This Role Right for You?

This opportunity is well-suited for certified professionals with wet utility experience who want to lead safety and quality efforts on high-standard federal projects. If you are ready to take ownership of compliance, protect crews, and contribute to critical infrastructure work, this SSHO/QC Manager role is a strong next step.

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