Site Safety & Health Officer; SSHO

Site Safety & Health Officer (SSHO)

Location: Fargo, ND

Duration: 4+ Months (Start: 7/27)

Type: 1099 Contractor

Pay Rate: $52.50/hr

Overtime: Paid After 40 Hours

Per Diem: $125/Day (7 Days Per Week)

Completion Bonus: $150/month

Pay Frequency: Weekly

Schedule: Monday-Saturday | 12-Hour Days

Approximately 72 Hours Per Week

Join a contractor supporting a U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) heavy civil construction project near Fargo, ND. This role will serve as the Site Safety & Health Officer (SSHO), providing dedicated safety oversight for construction involving an earthen dam, large-scale earthwork, heavy equipment operations, and minor roadway activities in a rural project environment.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced SSHO with strong EM 385-1-1 knowledge who is comfortable maintaining a highly visible field presence and supporting crews during long-duration shifts on a fast-paced federal construction project.

• EM 385-1-1 Certification / Training
• OSHA 30 Construction Certification
• Minimum 5 years of construction industry safety experience
• Ability to work Monday-Saturday, 12-hour shifts in an active outdoor construction environment

• Previous Site Safety & Health Officer (SSHO) experience
• USACE or other federal construction project experience
• Earthen dam, levee, or heavy civil construction experience
• Earthwork and mass excavation safety experience
• Competent Person training for excavation and trenching
• CHST, ASP, CSP, or other BCSP credential

• Serve as the designated SSHO and provide daily onsite safety oversight
• Implement and enforce the project Accident Prevention Plan (APP)
• Ensure compliance with EM 385-1-1, OSHA, USACE, and project-specific safety requirements
• Conduct routine site inspections, safety audits, field observations, and hazard assessments
• Monitor earthen dam construction, earthmoving, grading, and compaction activities
• Oversee safety around excavators, dozers, loaders, haul trucks, compactors, and other heavy equipment
• Monitor excavation, trenching, and changing site conditions
• Support safe execution of roadway and civil construction activities
• Review and maintain Activity Hazard Analyses (AHAs) for project operations
• Conduct and document required safety meetings and training
• Lead incident investigations and corrective action implementation
• Maintain required SSHO documentation, daily reports, inspection records, and compliance documentation
• Coordinate with project management, field supervision, subcontractors, and USACE representatives
• Proactively identify hazards and ensure corrective actions are implemented
• Promote a positive safety culture throughout the project

Candidates should have working knowledge of:

• EM 385-1-1 Safety Requirements
• U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Construction Safety
• Accident Prevention Plans (APP)
• Activity Hazard Analysis (AHA) Development & Implementation
• SSHO Roles & Responsibilities
• Earthen Dam & Heavy Civil Construction Safety
• Mass Earthwork, Grading & Compaction Operations
• Heavy Equipment & Mobile Equipment Safety
• Excavation & Trenching Safety
• Soil Conditions & Protective Systems
• Haul Roads & Construction Traffic Management
• Roadway Construction Safety
• Equipment/Pedestrian Interaction
• Fall Protection Requirements
• Emergency Response Planning
• Incident Investigation & Root Cause Analysis
• Federal Construction Documentation & Compliance

The ideal candidate is a highly visible, field-focused SSHO who understands the documentation, oversight, and compliance expectations associated with USACE construction projects.

Success in this role requires the ability to effectively implement EM 385-1-1 requirements in the field, maintain accurate APP/AHA and safety documentation, proactively identify hazards associated with earthwork and heavy equipment operations, and build productive relationships with field crews, project leadership, subcontractors, and USACE representatives.