Site Safety And Health Officer

Job Title: Site Safety and Health Officer

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced Site Safety and Health Officer (SSHO) to support projects in Virginia Beach. This individual will serve as the primary onsite safety representative and be responsible for implementing, monitoring, and enforcing all project safety requirements in accordance with EM 385-1-1, OSHA standards, and site-specific safety plans. The ideal candidate will have experience supporting federal construction projects, possess strong knowledge of EM 385 requirements, and be capable of independently managing all safety functions on an active renovation project.

Responsibilities

• Implement, monitor, and enforce project safety requirements.

• Serve as the primary onsite safety representative.

• Manage all safety functions from project startup through completion.

• Ensure compliance with EM 385-1-1, OSHA standards, and site-specific safety plans.

• Identify and mitigate risks in an active construction environment.

• Enforce safety standards across all trades.

• Conduct site inspections, audits, and incident investigations.

• Communicate effectively with field personnel, subcontractors, and project leadership.

Essential Skills

• OSHA 30-Hour Construction Certification

• Minimum 24 hours of formal Safety and Occupational Health (SOH) training

• 40-Hour EM 385-1-1 Certification

• Competent Person (CP) and/or Qualified Person (QP) training (minimum 16-24 hours)

• Strong understanding of EM 385 requirements

• Experience supporting federal construction projects

• Ability to independently manage all site safety functions

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience conducting site inspections, audits, and incident investigations

• Strong documentation, communication, and leadership skills

• Confidence in enforcing safety standards across all trades

Work Environment

• This is a fully onsite role located in Virginia Beach, VA.

• The company is family-owned and committed to lifelong learning, developing construction professionals, and promoting general wellness for all employees.

• Employees are empowered to be their best, as part of the company's foundational values.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Virginia Beach, VA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $120000.00 - $140000.00/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)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Virginia Beach,VA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 18, 2026.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.