Site Safety Health Officer

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Site Safety & Health Officer
Location: Manassas , VA
Job Type: Full-Time
Industry: Federal / Underground Construction

Salary: $110k/year + lodging & $500 vehicle stipend provided by the company, along with other benefits such as Medical (70), Dental (50), Vision (50), PTO, 401(K)(5) & Life insurance (100).

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Site Safety & Health Officer (SSHO) to support an underground construction project in Manassas, Virginia
. The ideal candidate will have 5+ years of construction safety experience , including hands-on experience with underground construction , and a strong background working on USACE, NAVFAC, and other Federal construction projects
.

The SSHO will be responsible for ensuring all construction activities are performed safely and in compliance with OSHA, EM 385-1-1, and applicable Federal construction safety requirements
.

• Serve as the primary SSHO for the project and oversee all site safety activities.
• Implement and maintain the project Safety and Health Plan
  .
• Monitor underground construction activities for compliance with safety requirements.
• Conduct daily site inspections and identify potential hazards.
• Review and enforce Activity Hazard Analyses (AHAs) and Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs).
• Lead toolbox talks, safety meetings, and required employee training.
• Monitor subcontractors and workers for compliance with project safety requirements.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA and EM 385-1-1.
• Investigate incidents, accidents, and near misses and prepare required reports.
• Maintain safety documentation, inspection records, training records, and corrective action documentation.
• Coordinate with project management, government representatives, subcontractors, and other stakeholders regarding safety matters.
• Identify unsafe conditions and stop work when necessary to protect personnel and property.
• Support government and project safety audits and inspections.

• 5+ years of construction safety experience
  .
• Underground construction experience is required.
• Experience working on Federal construction projects
  .
• Experience with USACE and/or NAVFAC projects
  .
• Strong working knowledge of EM 385-1-1.
• Strong knowledge of OSHA construction safety requirements
  .
• Experience with underground construction safety, including excavation, trenching, utility installation, and related activities.
• Ability to enforce safety procedures and communicate effectively with field personnel and subcontractors.