Site Safety & Health Officer (SSHO)

ARS Aleut Construction

$110K — $120K *
Real Estate & Construction
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in Science, Construction, Health & Safety, or a similar relevant field; substantial relevant experience may substitute for education.
  • 7-10 years of safety experience in the construction industry with a minimum of 5 years managing safety programs.
  • Proficiency in OSHA regulations, EM 385-1-1 standards, and other federal/state/local safety protocols.
  • Certification in OSHA 30-hour General Industry, EM 385-1 Training, First Aid, CPR, and Construction Quality Manager (CQM) required.
  • Strong understanding of industrial hygiene practices and event investigation methodologies.

Responsibilities

  • Implement and manage the Accident Prevention Plan (APP) ensuring compliance across project activities.
  • Monitor daily work practices and enforce compliance with safety protocols on-site.
  • Conduct safety inspections, enforce corrective actions, and stop unsafe work when necessary.
  • Lead the development of Activity Hazard Analyses (AHAs) and ensure they are communicated effectively to all team members.
  • Conduct training sessions and toolbox talks for safety awareness and compliance.
  • Coordinate communication between project leadership, corporate ES&H management, and field personnel regarding safety expectations.

Benefits

  • Health insurance coverage for employees.
  • Dental and vision insurance options.
  • Paid Time Off (PTO) offered to employees.
  • Short- and Long-Term Disability benefits available.
  • Life insurance provided as part of the benefit package.
  • 401(k) retirement plan with company matching contributions.
Full Job Description
POSITION SUMMARY

The Site Safety & Health Officer (SSHO) is responsible for planning, management and supporting the functional area of environmental safety and health (ES&H) for assigned project(s). Establish and maintain contact with Project Manager, Corporate ES&H Manager, and others as required to fulfill health and safety commitments on assigned projects. Anticipate potential safety-related problem areas and evaluate and recommend solution or corrective actions.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Safety Program Management

  • Implement and administer the Accident Prevention Plan (APP) and ensure compliance across all project activities
  • Ensure compliance with EM 385-1-1, OSHA (29 CFR 1926), and all applicable federal, state, and local regulations
  • Manage and support construction and general industry safety programs for assigned projects
  • Act as the controlling authority for site safety, including subcontractors
  • Establish and maintain communication with Corporate ES&H Manager, Project Manager, and regulatory agencies as required
  • Ensure overall program compliance with company policies, customer requirements, and regulatory standards


Field Oversight & Enforcement

  • Maintain a full-time on-site presence whenever work is being performed
  • Monitor daily work practices of employees, contractors, and subcontractors
  • Conduct daily safety inspections and enforce corrective actions
  • Stop work when unsafe conditions or behaviors are identified
  • Recommend issuance of Notices of Non-Compliance and follow through to ensure corrective actions are implemented
  • Provide supervision and guidance to craft and administrative personnel regarding health and safety requirements


Planning & Hazard Analysis

  • Lead development and review of Activity Hazard Analyses (AHAs) prior to each definable feature of work
  • Identify hazards and ensure appropriate controls are implemented
  • Ensure AHAs are communicated to and acknowledged by all workers prior to the start of work
  • Anticipate potential safety and industrial hygiene (IH) risks and provide technical direction to mitigate hazards


Training & Meetings

  • Conduct and document weekly toolbox talks and monthly supervisor safety meetings
  • Provide ongoing safety, health, fire prevention, and hazard awareness training
  • Research and develop training materials and assist in delivery of OSHA and company-required training programs


Documentation & Reporting

  • Maintain required safety documentation, including APP, AHAs, permits, inspection reports, and daily field reports
  • Prepare and maintain accident reports, exposure reports, and audit documentation
  • Conduct accident investigations, compliance audits, health surveys, and insurance audits; document findings and corrective actions
  • Report incidents in accordance with EM 385 and company reporting requirements


Coordination & Communication

  • Coordinate with Superintendent, QC Manager, and project leadership while maintaining safety independence
  • Interface with client representatives (ACO/COR) and participate in preconstruction and QC meetings
  • Communicate safety expectations, risks, and performance between management and field personnel
  • Collaborate with internal departments and business units to support project success
  • Escalate industrial hygiene concerns Regional Program Director/Corporate S&H Manager as appropriate.
  • Provide proper flow of communication from upper management to team members and vice versa.
  • Perform duties, responsibilities, assigned tasks with minimal direction oversight.

  • Work with other departments within the company and business units as required.
  • Other duties as assigned.


EDUCATION/TRAINING

  • Bachelor's Degree in Science, Construction, Health & safety or similar relevant field in applied occupational health and safety, emphasizing industrial hygiene (IH) cross training. Equivalent relevant work experience may be substituted for the degree requirement
  • Required Certifications:
    • Current OSHA 30-hour General Industry Safety Training Current
    • EM 385-1 Training
    • Valid First Aid and CPR
    • Construction Quality Manager (CQM),


EXPERIENCE

  • Minimum of seven to ten (7-10) years of continuous construction industry safety experience supervising general construction, five (5) years of constant general industry safety experience managing safety programs
  • Knowledge of applicable government health and safety regulations and standards, including EM 385-1-1.

  • Demonstrated experience with event investigations, issues management/action tracking for safety and IH subject areas.
  • Ability to develop and implement corrective action plans due to identified issues.
  • Demonstrated industrial hygiene (IH) knowledge and other health and safety requirements.
  • Demonstrated ability to monitor work activities, evaluate health and safety conditions, and facilitate corrective actions.
  • Ability to prepare safety-specific documents independently, including project-specific safety plans and Activity/Job Hazard Analysis. Ability to identify and monitor for industrial hygiene issues.

  • General knowledge of federal contracting processes, practices, requirements, and guidelines for construction projects.

  • Demonstrated knowledge and experience managing subcontractors.


SKILLS/ABILITIES

  • Ability to review, evaluate, and develop appropriate health & safety and IH policies and procedures.
  • In-depth knowledge and ability to read prints, plans, schedules, and inspections.
  • Strong verbal and writing skills required for communication with clients, management, and team members.
  • Strong computer skills using MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint etc), Procore and RMS.
  • Must be able to read, analyze, and interpret data
  • Ability to manage injuries and illnesses as well as accident prevention

  • Ability to prioritize and re-prioritize tasks
  • Must be able to document issues and resulting resolutions.
  • Be effective in a high-stress environment.
  • Organize/perform/assign work with minimum supervision.
  • Ability to solve practical problems; ability to interpret and understand a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form.
  • Learn and evolve new methods and systems.


PHYSICAL DEMANDS

  • Ability to perform repetitive movements of the fingers, hands, wrists, and arms, including use of computers and other office or field equipment.
  • Must be able to sit, stand, and walk for prolonged periods.
  • Frequently required to bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, reach, and climb stairs or ladders as necessary to inspect work and oversee project activities.
  • Must be able to safely navigate active construction sites, including uneven or rough terrain, unfinished surfaces, stairs, and other project work areas.
  • Must be able to access and move throughout construction and project areas to observe work, conduct inspections, and oversee site operations.
  • Must be able to wear required personal protective equipment (PPE), including, but not limited to, safety glasses, protective footwear, hard hat, gloves, hearing protection, fall-protection equipment, full- or half-mask respirator, and/or face mask, as required by the work environment.
  • Must be able to lift, carry, push, or pull materials and equipment weighing up to 30 pounds.


WORK ENVIRONMENT

The working conditions for this position may include the following:

  • This is an Onsite position that requires work to be performed onsite at an Aleut location.
  • Working both indoors and outdoors, exposed to all weather conditions and potentially austere environments.
  • May be exposed to construction environments involving equipment, electrical or mechanical hazards, elevated work areas, confined spaces, dust, hazardous materials, and odors
  • Potential exposure to continuous loud noise produced by machinery and/or equipment


SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

  • Must possess a valid and unrestricted driver's license.
  • Must be able to pass pre-employment background screening.
  • Must be able to be cleared for base or site access; NRL required U.S. Citizenship
  • Must be able to work a schedule that aligns with project requirements and operational needs, including extended hours, early mornings, evenings, weekends, or other non-standard hours as necessary required by the project needs.
  • Must be able to travel as required to support projects and company operations, generally up to 10%.


Salary Range: $110,000-$120,000

We will accept applications for this position until 11/1/26.

Aleut offers the following benefits to eligible employees:

  • Health insurance
  • Dental/Vision insurance
  • Paid Time Off
  • Short- and Long-Term Disability
  • Life insurance
  • 401 (k) and match

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