Site Safety And Health Officer

Site Safety and Health Officer (SSHO)

The Site Safety and Health Officer (SSHO) plays a critical role in overseeing and administering the safety program for construction projects, ensuring full compliance with EM 385-1-1 Section 1 and 29 CFR 1926.16. This position is responsible for implementing the contractors safety program and the Government-accepted Accident Prevention Plan, while maintaining a strong presence at the work site to promote a safe, compliant, and quality-focused construction environment.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the Site Safety and Health Officer (SSHO) for construction projects, ensuring compliance with EM 385-1-1 Section 1 and all associated sub-paragraphs.
• Ensure that all safety requirements under 29 CFR 1926.16 are fully met for the project.
• Remain on-site at all times, or ensure an equally qualified Alternate SSHO is present, to implement and administer the contractors safety program and the Government-accepted Accident Prevention Plan.
• Provide continuous safety oversight at each project site, maintaining at least one qualified safety professional functioning as the SSHO.
• Monitor construction activities, including ground-up building projects, to identify and mitigate safety hazards.
• Review and interpret construction drawings and documents to ensure safety considerations are integrated into project planning and execution.
• Conduct and participate in construction inspections and quality control checks to verify adherence to safety and health requirements.
• Support and oversee the three-phase control process (preparatory, initial, and follow-up) to ensure safety and quality are maintained throughout construction.
• Coordinate and manage Requests for Information (RFIs) related to safety and construction issues, ensuring timely and accurate responses.
• Collaborate with construction management and quality control teams to align safety practices with project schedules and quality standards.
• Promote and enforce OSHA standards and best practices across all site activities.
• Maintain accurate safety records, reports, and documentation as required by applicable regulations and project specifications.
• Communicate safety expectations, procedures, and findings clearly to project personnel, subcontractors, and other stakeholders.
• Support a culture of safety and continuous improvement within a military or highly regulated construction environment.

Essential Skills

• Demonstrated experience functioning as a Site Safety and Health Officer (SSHO) on construction projects.
• In-depth knowledge of EM 385-1-1 Section 1 and Section 01.A.17, including all associated sub-paragraphs.
• Strong understanding of 29 CFR 1926.16 and its application to construction safety and health requirements.
• Experience providing safety oversight on construction sites, including ground-up building projects.
• Ability to implement and administer a contractors safety program and a Government-accepted Accident Prevention Plan.
• Proficiency with construction quality management practices, including three-phase control processes.
• Ability to read, interpret, and work from construction drawings and specifications.
• Experience in construction inspection and quality control within a regulated environment.
• Knowledge of OSHA standards and regulations applicable to general industry or construction.
• Initial Safety and Occupational Health (SOH) training, including completion of OSHA 30-hour general industry or construction safety training, or equivalent training covering OSHA 30-hour subjects and relevant manual content.
• Capability to remain on-site and provide continuous safety oversight throughout project activities.
• Strong communication skills to convey safety requirements and procedures to diverse project teams.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience working on projects involving federal, military, or similarly regulated construction environments.
• Familiarity with USACE processes and requirements for construction projects.
• Experience with construction management tools and systems, including RMS (Resident Management System), is beneficial.
• Background in construction quality management (CQM) and site safety coordination.
• Ability to manage RFIs related to safety and construction issues in a timely and organized manner.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail in documenting safety activities and quality control measures.
• Comfort working in multidisciplinary teams that include quality control, construction management, and safety professionals.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Cape Canaveral, FL.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $55.00 - $65.00/hr. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 25, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Cape Canaveral, FL.