Construction Superintendent​/Site Safety & Health Officer; SSHO Federal Construction

Construction Superintendent / Site Safety & Health Officer (SSHO) Federal Construction

$100,000 - $150,000

Glenview, IL

A respected federal construction contractor is seeking an experienced Construction Superintendent / SSHO to lead field operations on government and military construction projects throughout the Chicagoland. This is a dual-role position responsible for both project execution and site safety leadership. The ideal candidate has a strong background managing federal construction projects while maintaining strict compliance with EM 385-1-1, OSHA, and contract-specific safety requirements.

Why join us?

Compensation & Benefits:

• Competitive base salary.
• Annual performance bonus.
• Vehicle allowance or company vehicle.
• Company-paid travel expenses when applicable.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Paid vacation and holidays.
• Professional development and certification reimbursement.
• Long-term growth opportunities within a stable federal construction organization.

If you're a field leader who thrives in highly regulated environments and enjoys delivering challenging federal projects while maintaining world-class safety performance, we'd love to hear from you.

Job Details

Construction Superintendent Responsibilities:

• Lead all onsite construction activities from mobilization through project closeout.
• Coordinate and supervise subcontractors, vendors, suppliers, and self-perform crews.
• Develop and maintain project schedules to ensure milestones are achieved.
• Conduct daily coordination meetings and oversee work sequencing.
• Review plans, specifications, RFIs, and submittals to ensure quality execution.
• Coordinate inspections, testing, and owner walkthroughs.
• Track productivity, manpower, equipment utilization, and project progress.
• Maintain project documentation including daily reports, photos, and field records.
• Ensure projects are completed safely, on schedule, within budget, and in compliance with contract requirements.

SSHO Responsibilities:

• Serve as the designated Site Safety and Health Officer on federal projects.
• Develop, implement, and maintain Accident Prevention Plans (APPs).
• Prepare and review Activity Hazard Analyses (AHAs) for all definable features of work.
• Conduct daily safety inspections and audits.
• Lead toolbox talks, safety meetings, and employee training sessions.
• Ensure compliance with EM 385-1-1, OSHA regulations, and project-specific safety requirements.
• Coordinate with government safety representatives and project stakeholders.
• Investigate incidents, near misses, and safety concerns while implementing corrective actions.
• Maintain safety documentation and reporting requirements.
• Exercise stop-work authority when unsafe conditions exist.