POSITION SUMMARYThe 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 FUNCTIONSSafety 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 ENVIRONMENTThe 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
