Site Safety and Health Officer

The Site Safety and Health Officer (SSHO) is responsible for implementing, administering, and enforcing the Site-Specific Accident Prevention Plan (APP) on federal construction projects. The SSHO ensures full compliance with EM 385-1-1, OSHA regulations, contract specifications, and all applicable federal safety standards. The SSHO serves as the primary on-site safety authority and has the authority to stop work for safety violations or imminent danger conditions.

This position requires full-time on-site presence whenever work is being performed and may not hold other assigned duties while serving as SSHO. Compensation will be commensurate with experience.

* Site locations may be San Antonio, El Paso or other location in Texas.

• Support site management’s requirement to safely deliver quality construction services in strict compliance with EM 385-1-1, contract specifications, and federal safety regulations
• Administer and enforce the Site-Specific Accident Prevention Plan (APP) in accordance with USACE EM 385-1-1, including preparation, implementation, and maintenance of Activity Hazard Analyses (AHAs) / Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs), Site Safety and Health Plans, Fire Prevention and Emergency Action Plans, and Fall Protection and Confined Space Programs
• Conduct and document initial site safety orientation for all employees and subcontractors
• Conduct and document weekly safety meetings (Toolbox Talks)
• Conduct and document daily AHA reviews with crews prior to commencement of work
• Verify Competent Person training for high-risk activities
• Provide EM 385-1-1 and OSHA compliance training
• SSHO shall be on-site full-time when work is being performed and shall have no other assigned duties
• SSHO shall have authority to stop work for safety violations or imminent danger conditions
• Review and approve subcontractor safety programs prior to mobilization
• Conduct daily documented safety inspections and hazard assessments of all work areas and immediately stop work for imminent danger conditions in accordance with EM 385 authority
• Maintain inspection logs available for Government Quality Assurance (QA) review
• Provide guidance for safety improvements and corrective actions
• Lead and document all accident, incident, and near-miss investigations in accordance with EM 385 reporting requirements and submit required reports to the Contracting Officer (KO), COR, and Corporate Safety within required timelines
• Ensure Root Cause Analysis (RCA) is completed and corrective actions are implemented and verified
• Prepare and submit required federal documentation including ENG Form 3394 (Contractor Accident Report), OSHA 300/300A logs, Monthly Safety Reports, Safety Metrics (TRIR, DART), and deficiency tracking logs
• Serve as primary liaison with the Government Safety Officer (GSO), Contracting Officer Representative (COR), and QA personnel for all safety matters
• Attend preparatory and initial control phase meetings per Three-Phase Quality Control System requirements
• Maintain OSHA 300/300A logs, AHA files, inspection records, training documentation, and submittal register compliance records in accordance with contract specifications and federal audit standards
• Remain current on health and safety legislation and industry best practices and implement changes as required
• Liaise with clients and other team organizations on health and safety matters
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Corporate Health and Safety Officer (CHSO) or Project Manager

• Certified as CHST or CSP by the Board of Certified Safety Professionals
• Ten (10) years construction safety experience
• Authority to stop work
• Minimum five (5) years documented experience as SSHO or Safety Manager on federal construction projects
• Experience with USACE, NAVFAC, VA, or other DOD/DOW agency construction safety programs
• Experience implementing EM 385-1-1 safety requirements on federal construction projects
• Preferred experience with fall protection systems and training
• Preferred experience in active healthcare environments including Infection Control Risk Assessments (ICRA), Interim Life Safety Measures (ILSM), negative air containment…