Site Safety & Health Officer (SSHO) - Federal Construction

On-Site Safety Leader

Be the on-site safety leader for high-profile federal construction projects. Join a stable contractor with a strong pipeline and long-term career growth.

Our client is a well-established general contractor specializing in federal and public-sector construction, with a strong footprint across the Western U.S. They are recognized for their commitment to safety, operational excellence, and delivering complex infrastructure and mission-critical projects. With a collaborative culture and a consistent backlog of government work, they offer employees stability, professional growth, and the ability to take ownership of their role on impactful projects.

Job Description

• Conduct daily site inspections and audits to identify, mitigate, and prevent safety hazards
• Develop, implement, and enforce comprehensive site-specific safety plans in line with OSHA, EM 385-1-1, and federal standards
• Lead safety meetings and trainings, including Activity Hazard Analysis (AHA) briefings
• Serve as the on-site safety representative, partnering with Project Managers and Superintendents to maintain a safe working environment
• Investigate incidents and near-misses, ensuring proper documentation and reporting to internal leadership and government agencies
• Monitor site activities to ensure compliance across multiple trades without impacting productivity
• Prepare and maintain all required safety documentation, reports, and compliance records
• Communicate risks, trends, and site conditions to corporate safety leadership
• Interpret and implement federal and state safety regulations across jobsite operations

MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.

The Successful Applicant

• Minimum 5+ years of construction safety experience, ideally on active jobsites
• Federal construction experience required, with strong preference for NAVFAC or USACE projects
• OSHA 30 certification required (or ability to obtain within 30 days)
• EM 385-1-1 (40-hour) certification strongly preferred (support available if needed)
• Strong knowledge of fall protection, excavation, confined space, scaffolding, and hazard control practices
• Proven ability to communicate effectively with field teams, subcontractors, and government representatives
• Experience with RMS or USACE projects is a plus
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and digital reporting systems
• Ability to meet federal security clearance requirements
• Detail-oriented, proactive, and able to balance safety enforcement with operational efficiency

What's on Offer

• Competitive compensation (DOE) + strong benefits package
• Opportunity to work on high-visibility federal projects with stringent safety standards
• Long-term pipeline providing career stability and advancement opportunities
• Support to obtain and maintain key certifications (including EM 385-1-1 if needed)
• Collaborative environment with direct access to leadership and decision-making
• A company that prioritizes safety culture, employee development, and jobsite excellence

Job summary: Sector: Construction, Sub Sector: Site Manager, Industry: Property, Location: Seattle, Contract Type: Permanent