SSHO - Lakes

Position: SSHO - Great Lakes
Job Title:

Site Safety and Health Officer (SSHO) - Great Lakes

Job Description

This role serves as the full-time on-site Site Safety and Health Officer (SSHO) for a federal construction project, ensuring strict adherence to safety and compliance standards. The SSHO oversees implementation of the Accident Prevention Plan, enforces applicable regulations, and acts as the designated Competent Person for multiple high-risk activities. The position focuses on construction safety, regulatory compliance, and proactive risk management on a major roof replacement project at a federal health care facility.

Responsibilities

+ Serve as the full-time on-site Site Safety and Health Officer (SSHO) during all construction activities.

+ Ensure full compliance with 29 CFR 1926, EM 385-1-1, OSHA, and all applicable federal, state, and local safety regulations.

+ Implement, administer, and continuously monitor the project-specific Accident Prevention Plan (APP).

+ Act as the designated Competent Person for fall protection, including oversight of systems, equipment, and work practices.

+ Act as the designated Competent Person for excavation and trenching activities, including inspections and hazard controls.

+ Act as the designated Competent Person for scaffolds and ladders, ensuring proper setup, use, and inspection.

+ Act as the designated Competent Person for rigging and crane operations, verifying safe practices and compliance.

+ Act as the designated Competent Person for fire and life safety, including emergency procedures and prevention measures.

+ Provide qualified alternate safety coverage when temporarily off-site, ensuring continuous safety oversight.

+ Conduct site safety inspections and audits to identify hazards and verify compliance with safety requirements.

+ Coordinate and deliver safety training and toolbox talks for construction personnel as needed.

+ Support and document incident investigations, near-miss reporting, and corrective actions.

+ Collaborate with project stakeholders to integrate safety requirements into planning and daily operations.

+ Maintain accurate safety records, logs, and documentation required by project and regulatory standards.

Essential Skills

+ Demonstrated experience in construction safety on active job sites.

+ Strong knowledge of OSHA construction standards, including 29 CFR 1926.

+ In-depth understanding of EM 385-1-1 requirements and their application to federal construction projects.

+ Proven ability to implement and administer project-specific Accident Prevention Plans (APPs).

+ Competence in overseeing fall protection, excavation and trenching, scaffolds and ladders, rigging and cranes, and fire and life safety.

+ OSHA 30-Hour Construction Safety training completed within the last 5 years.

+ Either a minimum of 7+ years of construction safety experience, or a Safety & Health degree plus 5+ years of construction safety experience.

+ Ability to provide safety training and promote a strong health and safety culture on site.

+ Experience working on federal construction projects or similar highly regulated environments.

+ Capability to interpret and apply safety regulations at the federal, state, and local levels.

+ Strong communication skills to effectively interact with site personnel and project stakeholders.

+ Attention to detail and thoroughness in inspections, documentation, and compliance activities.

Additional

Skills & Qualifications

+ Current professional safety certification is preferred.

+ Experience as a Site Safety and Health Officer (SSHO) on commercial or federal construction projects.

+ Background in health and safety compliance, including safety training and incident prevention programs.

+ Familiarity with construction activities related to roofing and work on occupied facilities.

+ Ability to coordinate with multiple agencies and stakeholders on federal projects.

+ Strong organizational skills to manage documentation, reporting, and multiple safety responsibilities.

+ Comfort working as a designated Competent Person across multiple scopes of work.

Work Environment

The role is based on a construction project to replace the roof on a main hospital within a federal health care center. The environment involves active construction operations in and around a functioning medical facility, requiring heightened awareness of patient care activities and strict adherence to safety and access controls. Work is performed on a federal construction site governed by EM 385-1-1 and OSHA standards, with frequent exposure to outdoor conditions, elevated work areas, and typical construction hazards such as noise, dust, and equipment movement.

The position requires regular presence on scaffolds, ladders, and roof surfaces, as well as in areas where cranes, rigging, and other heavy construction equipment operate. The SSHO collaborates closely with federal agencies and project stakeholders in a structured, compliance-driven setting. Appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) is required at all times in accordance with…