Site Safety & Health Officer

Site Safety & Health Officer (SSHO)

Our client is a design-build contractor that specializes in federal healthcare projects at military installations across the United States. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, they deliver projects nationwide with a culture where people are valued and empowered to deliver amazing results. They have an immediate opening for a Site Safety & Health Officer (SSHO). This is a traveling role, with full coverage of lodging, per diem, and transportation expenses. The SSHO will play a critical role in maintaining a safe, compliant, and proactive work environment on federal healthcare projects.

Responsibilities:

• Serve as the on-site SSHO, ensuring daily compliance with all project safety requirements.
• Implement and enforce safety programs in alignment with EM 385-1-1, OSHA standards, and federal regulations.
• Prepare, update, and maintain required safety documentation, including: Accident Prevention Plans (APPs) Activity Hazard Analyses (AHAs) Daily reports and toolbox talks
• Conduct daily site inspections to identify hazards and implement corrective measures.
• Lead site safety orientations and training for employees and subcontractors.
• Act as the primary point of contact for all government and client representatives regarding safety issues.
• Participate in weekly progress and safety meetings, providing updates and recommendations.
• Investigate incidents and near-misses, prepare reports, and implement corrective actions.
• Promote a culture of safety and ensure active worker engagement in safety programs.

Requirements:

• 3+ years of construction safety experience; prior federal or military project experience strongly preferred.
• OSHA 30 required; EM 385-1-1 certification required or ability to obtain before mobilization.
• First Aid/CPR certification required.
• Strong knowledge of construction safety practices, hazard recognition, and incident prevention.
• Previous experience preparing APPs, AHAs, and leading toolbox talks.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills, with the ability to work collaboratively with diverse project teams and subcontractors.
• Experience with healthcare projects is a plus.
• Proficiency with construction management software (Procore, Primavera, etc.) preferred.
• Willingness to travel full-time to project sites nationwide.

Benefits:

• A very generous healthcare insurance program (75% of employee and their dependents)
• Federal holidays off
• Matching 401(K)
• Paid personal time off

Our client is an equal opportunity employer. They evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.

Site Safety & Health Officer (SSHO)

Our client is a design-build contractor that specializes in federal healthcare projects at military installations across the United States. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, they deliver projects nationwide with a culture where people are valued and empowered to deliver amazing results. They have an immediate opening for a Site Safety & Health Officer (SSHO). This is a traveling role, with full coverage of lodging, per diem, and transportation expenses. The SSHO will play a critical role in maintaining a safe, compliant, and proactive work environment on federal healthcare projects.

Responsibilities:

• Serve as the on-site SSHO, ensuring daily compliance with all project safety requirements.
• Implement and enforce safety programs in alignment with EM 385-1-1, OSHA standards, and federal regulations.
• Prepare, update, and maintain required safety documentation, including: Accident Prevention Plans (APPs) Activity Hazard Analyses (AHAs) Daily reports and toolbox talks
• Conduct daily site inspections to identify hazards and implement corrective measures.
• Lead site safety orientations and training for employees and subcontractors.
• Act as the primary point of contact for all government and client representatives regarding safety issues.
• Participate in weekly progress and safety meetings, providing updates and recommendations.
• Investigate incidents and near-misses, prepare reports, and implement corrective actions.
• Promote a culture of safety and ensure active worker engagement in safety programs.

Requirements:

• 3+ years of construction safety experience; prior federal or military project experience strongly preferred.
• OSHA 30 required; EM 385-1-1 certification required or ability to obtain before mobilization.
• First Aid/CPR certification required.
• Strong knowledge of construction safety practices, hazard recognition, and incident prevention.
• Previous experience preparing APPs, AHAs, and leading toolbox talks.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills, with the ability to work collaboratively with diverse project teams and subcontractors.
• Experience with healthcare projects is a plus.
• Proficiency with construction management software (Procore, Primavera, etc.) preferred.
• Willingness to travel full-time to project sites nationwide.

Benefits:

• A very generous healthcare insurance program (75% of employee and their dependents)
• Federal holidays off
• Matching 401(K)
• Paid personal time off

Our client is an equal opportunity employer. They evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.

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