Site Safety Health Officer

Site Safety Health Officer (SSHO) / Senior Safety CoordinatorContinental Heavy Civil Corp (CHC) delivers Heavy Civil, Marine, Dredging, and Bridge construction services to federal, state, and local agencies across the southeastern United States. Our projects demand a high standard of safety, and our HS&E team is central to how we earn and keep that reputation.Position OverviewCHC seeks a Site Safety Health Officer (SSHO) / Senior Safety Coordinator to serve as the primary safety presence on assigned construction and marine project sites. Reporting to the Director of HS&E & Risk Management, the SSHO implements CHC safety programs, enforces compliance, conducts daily safety activities, and serves as the on-site liaison for USACE requirements. This is a hands-on, field-based role. Availability beyond standard hours — including evenings, weekends, and on-call incident response — is a core requirement of this position.ResponsibilitiesSite Safety & ComplianceProvide daily on-site safety oversight for construction and marine operationsImplement CHC's HSEMS, Accident Prevention Plan (APP), and Activity Hazard Analyses (AHAs)Conduct daily toolbox talks and document attendancePerform site inspections, identify hazards, and drive corrective actionEnforce OSHA standards and USACE EM 385-1-1 requirementsAccompany USACE safety and insurance personnel during site visitsIncident Response & ReportingRespond immediately to all incidents, near misses, and injuriesConduct root cause investigations and complete required incident reports within established timelinesCoordinate post-incident drug and alcohol testing per CHC protocolRespond on-site outside normal hours when required — timely response is a condition of employmentTraining & RecordsDeliver new hire orientations and required safety trainingMaintain daily safety records, inspection logs, and training documentation in SharePointPrepare weekly and monthly safety reports for the Director HS&EQualifications3+ years hands-on safety experience in heavy civil, marine, or construction environmentsUSACE EM 385-1-1 project experience strongly preferred; prior SSHO experience preferredBachelor's degree in Occupational Safety, Environmental Health, Engineering, or related field preferred; equivalent certification/experience consideredBilingual English/Spanish preferredProficient with Microsoft Office and SharePointValid Florida Driver's License required; must pass pre-employment drug screening and E-VerifyAbility to obtain U.S. Government security clearance (project-specific)CertificationsCertification / LicenseStatusOSHA 30-Hour Construction IndustryRequiredEM 385-1-1 40-Hour CertificationRequiredFirst Aid / CPR / AED & Bloodborne PathogensRequiredCHST, ASP, or CSPPreferredMaritime / Marine industry familiarityPreferredU.S. Government Security ClearanceAs RequiredPhysical RequirementsActive, field-based role requiring ability to navigate construction and marine sites; stand, walk, and climb for extended periods; lift up to 50 lbs; and work in varying weather and environmental conditions.Work Location & TravelPrimary location: Sarasota, FL. Position is fully on-site — remote work is not available. Travel to other CHC project sites across South Florida is expected. Relocation assistance may be available for qualified candidates.Benefits:***Competitive Pay * Company Offered Insurance / Dental Plans * 401k Match Program * Opportunities to Travel * Exciting Newsworthy Projects * Many Other Benefits**** No per diem or housing provided for this role.CHC IS A DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE AND EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER and Participates in the E-Verify Program