SSHO

Our client is seeking a Site Safety & Health Officer (SSHO) to support a federal healthcare construction project at the Naval Medical Center in Portsmouth, VA. This individual will be responsible for developing, implementing, and enforcing site-specific safety and occupational health (SOH) programs, ensuring compliance with all federal, OSHA, and contract requirements.
This is a fully dedicated safety role, reporting to the Site Project Manager, with full authority to enforce compliance and stop work if necessary.


Key Responsibilities
• Serve as the on-site SSHO full-time for the duration of construction activities
• Implement and enforce the Accident Prevention Plan (APP) and Site Safety & Health Plan (SSHP)
• Conduct daily safety inspections and maintain safety logs
• Lead daily safety briefings, toolbox talks, and AHA reviews
• Develop and review Activity Hazard Analyses (AHAs) for all definable features of work
• Ensure compliance with EM 385-1-1, OSHA (29 CFR), and all federal/state safety regulations
• Monitor PPE usage, site controls, hazard mitigation procedures, and emergency response plans
• Oversee compliance with infection control and interim life safety measures specific to healthcare environments
• Investigate incidents, accidents, and near-misses; produce required reporting
• Track and resolve safety deficiencies to ensure compliance
• Deliver or coordinate weekly safety training and maintain training documentation
• Provide recommendations to site leadership on hazard mitigation and safety improvements
• Coordinate with superintendent, project management, and government representatives for safety compliance
• Maintain proper documentation for regulatory and contract compliance
• Exercise authority to stop work when unsafe conditions exist

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• OSHA 30 (Construction)
• 5+ years of experience (preferably consecutive or within the last 7–10 years) in a dedicated SSHO or safety role
• Experience supporting federal/USACE construction projects
• Proven experience implementing or managing a Site Safety & Health (SOH) program on projects of similar size/scope
• Documented formal safety training within the past 3 years
• Strong working knowledge of EM 385-1-1 and OSHA regulations
• Ability to manage safety documentation, reporting, and compliance processes
• ASHE Healthcare Construction Certification (HCC)
○ Must have or obtain within 30 days (company-paid)

• EM 385-1-1 certification
• Experience working in healthcare construction environments (hospitals, clinics, medical facilities)
• Familiarity with infection control protocols (ICRA, ILSM)

Benefit packages for this role will start on the 1st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.