Site Safety & Health Officer; SSHO Construction

Job Summary:

We are seeking an experienced and qualified Safety Manager to lead and implement the Safety and Health Program on a U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) construction project. The Safety Manager will be responsible for ensuring compliance with all federal, state, and local safety regulations, as well as USACE EM 385-1-1 standards. The ideal candidate will serve as the Site Safety and Health Officer (SSHO) and ensure daily safety oversight and documentation.

• Serve as the Site Safety and Health Officer (SSHO) in accordance with USACE EM 385-1-1.
• Implement and enforce the project-specific Accident Prevention Plan (APP) and Activity Hazard Analyses (AHAs).
• Conduct daily site safety inspections and maintain the Daily Safety Report (DSR).
• Lead weekly Safety Toolbox Talks and pre-task planning meetings.
• Coordinate with USACE Quality Assurance Representatives and project staff to ensure safety compliance.
• Investigate accidents, incidents, and near-misses; prepare detailed reports and recommend corrective actions.
• Ensure subcontractor compliance with safety standards and review their AHAs.
• Maintain all site safety documentation as required by USACE and OSHA.
• Provide safety training to employees, including new hire orientation and task-specific instruction.
• Participate in progress meetings and interface directly with the USACE on all safety matters.

• Minimum 5 years of construction safety experience on similar size and scope projects.
• 1 year (at minimum) of safety experience on USACE projects.
• Must have completed the USACE Construction Quality Management (CQM-C) course (preferred or required, depending on project).
• Must have completed the OSHA 30-Hour Construction Safety training.
• EM 385-1-1 training within the last 5 years (40-hour preferred).
• CPR/First Aid/AED certification (current).
• Strong working knowledge of EM 385-1-1, OSHA standards (29 CFR 1926/1910), and federal safety regulations.
• Strong communication and leadership skills with the ability to enforce site safety policies.

• CHST, CSP, or other safety certification(s).
• Experience with RMS/QCS and other USACE-specific software tools.
• Military construction (MILCON) or secure facility experience.
• Experience managing multiple subcontractors on a federal construction site.

• 100% on-site field presence.
• May require extended hours and weekend work.
• Physical ability to perform site inspections in varying weather conditions.

Medical, Dental, Vision