Site Safety Health Officer

Job Description

Job Description

Salary:

About Continental Heavy Civil Corp

Continental 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 Overview

CHC 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 requirementofthis position.

Responsibilities

Site Safety & Compliance

• Provide daily on-site safety oversight for construction and marine operations

• Implement CHCs HSEMS, Accident Prevention Plan (APP), and Activity Hazard Analyses (AHAs)

• Conduct daily toolbox talks and document attendance

• Perform site inspections,identifyhazards, and drive corrective action

• Enforce OSHA standards and USACE EM 385-1-1 requirements

• Accompany USACE safety and insurance personnel during site visits

Incident Response & Reporting

• Respondimmediatelyto all incidents, near misses, and injuries

• Conduct root cause investigations and complete required incident reports within established timelines

• Coordinate post-incident drug and alcohol testing per CHC protocol

• Respond on-site outside normal hours whenrequiredtimelyresponse is a condition of employment

Training & Records

• Deliver new hire orientations andrequiredsafety training

• Maintain daily safety records, inspection logs, and training documentation in SharePoint

• Prepare weekly and monthly safety reports for the Director HS&E

Qualifications

• 3+ years hands-on safety experience in heavy civil, marine, or construction environments

• USACE EM 385-1-1 project experience strongly preferred; prior SSHO experience preferred

• Bachelors degree in Occupational Safety, Environmental Health, Engineering, or related field preferred; equivalent certification/experience considered

• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred

• Proficient with Microsoft Office and SharePoint

• Valid Florida Drivers Licenserequired; must pass pre-employment drug screening and E-Verify

• Ability to obtain U.S. Government security clearance (project-specific)

Certifications

Certification / License

Status

OSHA 30-Hour Construction Industry

Required

EM 385-1-1 40-Hour Certification

Required

First Aid / CPR / AED & Bloodborne Pathogens

Required

CHST, ASP, or CSP

Preferred

Maritime / Marine industry familiarity

Preferred

U.S. Government Security Clearance

As Required

Physical Requirements

Active, 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 & Travel

Primary location: Sarasota, FL. Position is fully on-site remote work is not available. Travel to other CHC project sites across South Florida is expected. Relocationassistancemay 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