Job Description Job Description
Position Summary
The Site Safety & Health Officer (SSHO) is responsible for providing full-time safety oversight for a construction project located in the southeastern United States. The SSHO is a strong team player with in-depth knowledge of USACE EM 385-1-1, 29 CFR 1910, and 29 CFR 1926, and ensures the project team, subcontractors, and site operations remain in compliance with all governing safety standards. This position supports federal construction projects across the Southeastern U.S.; specific job site will be assigned based on current task orders and is subject to change.
Essential Functions
• Provide thorough safety orientation for all project new hires.
• Provide strong, hands-on safety oversight and guidance across the project site.
• Guide subcontractors through preparation of required government safety documentation.
• Enforce all governing and company safety standards using a Behavior-Based Safety approach.
• Conduct daily onsite safety inspections.
• Identify, correct, and document safety deficiencies.
• Conduct initial inspections of equipment prior to use on site.
• Communicate daily with the project team on safety status and concerns.
• Maintain accurate safety recordkeeping, including the Activity Hazard Analysis (AHA) matrix.
• Maintain a valid driver's license and be able to drive as needed for site duties.
• Pass a security background check to obtain post access.
Qualifications
• Minimum 5 years of DOD construction safety experience (Level IV qualified per EM 385-1-1).
• High school diploma required; trade school training or a degree preferred.
• Current OSHA 30-Hour Construction certification.
• Proficient with MS Office.
• Broad working competence across multiple safety disciplines relevant to construction operations.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Physical Requirements
This position requires the ability to stand, walk, climb (ladders, scaffolding, steps, etc.), drive, lift and carry, kneel, crouch, and sit as needed to perform site safety inspections and oversight duties.
Benefits
U-SMC offers a competitive compensation and benefits package, including:
• Outstanding working environment
• Medical, dental, vision insurance, including life and accidental death.
• Retirement with employer contributions
• Paid holidays and paid time off
• Job-related training
• Direct deposit payroll
About U-SMC
U-SMC is certified by the Small Business Administration as a Small Disadvantaged Business (SDB), a VA CVE-verified Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), and a Minority-Owned General Contractor with strong self-performance capabilities in roof repair and replacement; facility service and maintenance/repair; HVAC repair, maintenance, and installation; electrical repair, maintenance, and installation; emergency and disaster/hurricane response; fire alarm and suppression systems; demolition and environmental projects; underground utilities, earthwork, and site preparation and restoration; and horizontal construction (roads, parking, sidewalks, stormwater, etc.).
U-SMC is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.
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As a government contractor, U-SMC is required to verify all employees through the E-Verify system to confirm eligibility to work in the United States.
