Site Safety & Health Officer; SSHO

We are hiring an experienced Site Safety & Health Officer (SSHO) to support a federal construction project at the Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center in White River Junction, VT. This is a critical on-site role responsible for the full implementation and management of safety and health protocols for the Prime Contractor throughout the duration of the project.

• Serve as the designated lead safety official on site, ensuring all activities comply with OSHA standards and applicable federal, state, and local regulations
• Develop, implement, and maintain a comprehensive site‑specific Accident Prevention Plan (APP)
• Conduct daily safety inspections, hazard analyses, and toolbox talks with all site personnel
• Enforce compliance with safety protocols and address unsafe behaviors or conditions immediately
• Oversee safety documentation including SDS sheets, incident logs, near‑miss reports, and corrective action records
• Serve as the primary liaison between the Prime Contractor, government representatives, subcontractors, and workers on all safety matters
• Monitor all work activities to ensure safe practices are followed at all times
• Lead incident investigations, prepare detailed reports, and implement corrective actions