Site Safety & Health Officer (SSHO)

📍 Location: Philadelphia, PA

📅 Duration: Approximately 9 Months (Start: 8/31/2026)

📋 Type: 1099 Contractor

Compensation & Schedule

💰 Pay Rate: $56/hr

🏨 Per Diem: $175/Day (7 Days Per Week)

💵 Pay Frequency: Weekly

⏰ Schedule: Monday-Friday | 2:30 PM - 11:00 PM

🍽️ Lunch: 30 Minutes

📈 Additional hours, weekend work, or up to seven days per week may be required based on project needs.

⚠️ Candidates must be approved for federal base access by August 21, 2026.

Why This Opportunity?

Join a federal construction contractor supporting a critical infrastructure project involving the replacement of high-pressure steam condensate mains, secondary return piping systems, and associated underground mechanical utilities.

The Site Safety & Health Officer (SSHO) will serve as the designated onsite safety professional, leading the project's safety program in accordance with EM 385-1-1, OSHA regulations, and federal contract requirements. This is a compliance-driven federal construction project requiring an experienced SSHO who is comfortable working directly with Government representatives, subcontractors, and project leadership.

Required Qualifications

✔ Current OSHA 30 Construction Certification

✔ Current EM 385-1-1 Training

✔ Minimum 10 years of construction experience

✔ Minimum 5 years serving as a Site Safety & Health Officer (SSHO)

✔ Previous experience supporting NAVFAC, USACE, Department of Defense (DoD), or comparable federal construction projects

✔ Strong knowledge of EM 385-1-1, OSHA regulations, and federal construction safety requirements

✔ Experience developing and administering Accident Prevention Plans (APPs)

✔ Experience conducting safety inspections, audits, Activity Hazard Analysis (AHA) reviews, and subcontractor oversight

✔ Ability to work second shift and additional days as project requirements dictate

Preferred Qualifications

⭐ Construction Quality Management (CQM-C/CQCM) Certification

⭐ Mechanical piping or underground utility construction experience

⭐ Experience supporting occupied federal facilities

⭐ Experience coordinating directly with Government representatives

⭐ First Aid/CPR/AED Certification

What You'll Be Doing

• Serve as the designated Site Safety & Health Officer (SSHO) throughout the project
• Develop, implement, and maintain the project's Accident Prevention Plan (APP)
• Conduct daily safety inspections, audits, and field observations
• Review and approve Activity Hazard Analyses (AHAs) prior to work activities
• Lead daily safety meetings, orientations, toolbox talks, and required training
• Monitor subcontractor compliance with EM 385-1-1, OSHA regulations, and project-specific safety requirements
• Coordinate safety activities with project management, subcontractors, and Government representatives
• Identify hazards and implement immediate corrective actions
• Maintain inspection records, training documentation, incident reports, and regulatory compliance records
• Participate in incident investigations and root cause analysis
• Support project testing, inspections, scheduling activities, and contract compliance
• Maintain a visible field presence and promote a proactive safety culture throughout the project

Technical Knowledge

Candidates should have working knowledge of:

• EM 385-1-1 Safety Requirements
• OSHA Construction Standards
• Federal Construction Safety Programs
• Accident Prevention Plans (APP)
• Activity Hazard Analysis (AHA) Development
• NAVFAC & USACE Safety Requirements
• Department of Defense (DoD) Construction Standards
• Underground Utility Construction
• Mechanical Piping Installation
• Excavation & Trenching Safety
• Contractor Safety Management
• Safety Audits & Compliance Monitoring
• Incident Investigation & Root Cause Analysis
• Construction Risk Assessment & Mitigation
• Government Construction Documentation
• Subcontractor Coordination

What Success Looks Like

The ideal candidate is a highly visible, field-oriented SSHO with extensive federal construction experience who can effectively lead safety efforts while building strong relationships with project leadership, subcontractors, and Government representatives.

Success in this role requires maintaining strict EM 385-1-1 compliance, proactively identifying hazards before incidents occur, ensuring subcontractor accountability, and delivering a safe, compliant, and well-documented federal construction project.

Apply Today

Qualified candidates should submit a resume for immediate review.

If you have experience directly related to this project's scope of work, please ensure your resume clearly reflects your experience serving as an SSHO on NAVFAC, USACE, DoD, or other federal construction projects, including EM 385-1-1 compliance, Accident Prevention Plans (APPs), Activity Hazard Analyses (AHAs), Government coordination, and subcontractor safety oversight.

Interviews are actively being scheduled for qualified candidates