Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Site Health & Safety Officer (SSHO) to lead project safety efforts on federal construction, environmental remediation, and hazardous waste projects. This role serves as the onsite safety authority, ensuring compliance with USACE, OSHA, and project-specific safety requirements while promoting a culture of safety, accountability, and operational excellence.

The ideal candidate is a hands-on safety professional with experience supporting construction and remediation activities, conducting field audits, delivering training, and implementing safety programs on complex projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the onsite safety leader for construction, remediation, and environmental projects.
• Partner with project superintendents and field teams to deliver effective daily safety briefings aligned with planned work activities.
• Conduct safety inspections, audits, and compliance reviews to ensure adherence to OSHA, USACE EM 385-1-1, and client requirements.
• Develop, review, and maintain project safety documentation, including:
  • Accident Prevention Plans (APPs)
  • Health & Safety Plans (HASPs)
  • Activity Hazard Analyses (AHAs)
  • Daily safety reports and audits
• Verify personnel possess required training, certifications, medical surveillance, and personal protective equipment (PPE) before beginning work.
• Facilitate toolbox talks, safety meetings, and regulatory or client-required safety training.
• Investigate incidents and near misses, perform root cause analyses, and track corrective actions through resolution.
• Provide coaching and field observations that improve safe work practices and overall project performance.
• Maintain complete and accurate safety records, including training logs, inspections, audits, incident reports, and Safety Data Sheets (SDS).
• Serve as the project's technical resource for safety and occupational health matters.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of construction safety experience serving in a dedicated safety role such as SSHO, Safety Officer, Safety Coordinator, or similar position.
• Current 40-Hour HAZWOPER Certification.
• Current 8-Hour HAZWOPER Supervisor Refresher.
• Current OSHA 30-Hour Construction Safety Certification (completed within the last 5 years).
• Current First Aid/CPR Certification.
• Strong knowledge of USACE EM 385-1-1 safety requirements and federal construction safety standards.
• Experience supporting high-risk activities, including:
  • Excavation and trenching
  • Confined space entry
  • Demolition
  • Heavy equipment operations
  • Fall protection
  • Lockout/Tagout (LOTO)
  • Crane and rigging activities
  • Electrical safety
  • Respiratory protection
• Experience creating and managing APPs, HASPs, AHAs, and other safety planning documents.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and collaboration tools such as Teams and SharePoint.
• Ability to effectively communicate with field personnel, subcontractors, project management teams, and government representatives.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting environmental remediation, HTRW (Hazardous, Toxic, and Radiological Waste), or similar projects.
• USACE Construction Quality Manager (CQM) certification.
• BCSP certifications such as CHST, ASP, or CSP.
• Experience with industrial hygiene or worker exposure assessments.
• Active DoD Secret Clearance or ability to obtain one.
• Bachelor's degree in Occupational Safety, Environmental Health, Construction Management, or related field.

What Success Looks Like

In this role, you will:

• Build strong working relationships with project teams and government clients.
• Maintain a safe, compliant, and productive jobsite.
• Deliver relevant, high-quality daily safety briefings.
• Ensure project safety documentation is accurate, current, and audit-ready.
• Drive proactive safety behaviors through coaching and leadership.
• Support incident prevention through thorough planning, inspections, and hazard analysis.
• Help projects achieve safety objectives while maintaining operational efficiency.

Certifications Required at Time of Hire

• OSHA 30-Hour Construction Safety
• 40-Hour HAZWOPER
• 8-Hour HAZWOPER Supervisor Refresher
• First Aid/CPR Certification

This position offers the opportunity to work on challenging federal construction and environmental projects while playing a critical role in protecting workers, clients, and project success.