Site Safety & Health Officer

Job Title: Site Safety & Health Officer Job Description We are seeking an experienced Site Safety & Health Officer (SSHO) to support a major USACE Pump Station Project, contributing to the Florida Everglades restoration.

The SSHO will be integral in maintaining a safe work environment, ensuring compliance with government regulations and corporate policies.

Responsibilities + Direct and administer specific functions of the Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) program at the company or project level.

+ Create, evaluate, educate, and administer the EHS program for all employee levels.

+ Assist in conducting surveys, evaluations, inspections, and investigations of incidents and activities as directed by supervision.

+ Gather information and correlate data as directed.

+ Perform field training when necessary.

+ Refine working knowledge of EHS programs by applying EHS procedures.

+ Develop and maintain project safety files.

+ Direct and supervise the activities of subordinates when requested.

+ Participate in monitoring and controlling EHS standards.

+ Prepare, maintain, and retrieve records, reports, or documents to meet corporate or regulatory requirements, including monitoring the application of EHS standards.

+ Promote EHS awareness and foster this awareness throughout the company, project, or office.

+ Communicate with the Project Manager, subcontractors, and the owner regarding health and safety.

Essential Skills + Minimum of 5 years of construction safety experience on projects of similar size and scope.

+ Completion of OSHA 30-hour training.

+ Strong understanding of Pre-Task Planning.

+ CHST Certification or Licensed Site Safety Manager/Site Safety Coordinator.

+ Proficiency in Microsoft Office products.

+ Excellent verbal and written English communication skills.

+ Ability to read and interpret construction specifications and blueprints.

+ Strong working knowledge of construction trades means, methods, equipment, and tools.

+ Ability to work effectively in a team environment and interact professionally with various stakeholders.

+ Accountability, dependability, excellent decision-making/problem-solving skills, and discretion.

Additional Skills & Qualifications + SFWMD and USACE experience or similar government experience is a plus.

+ Basic math, statistics, and accounting skills.

+ Valid state driver's license.

+ Competent knowledge in Fall Protection, Confined Space, Excavation & Trenching, Scaffolding, Hazardous Energy Control (LOTO), and Rigging cranes.

+ OSHA 500 certification is preferred.

Work Environment The role is based in a construction site environment, working in a 5-7 person team alongside the Project Manager, QC Manager, Project Engineers, Superintendent, and Admin Assistant.

The position requires wearing a hard hat, steel-toe boots, work pants, company shirt, safety vest, and gloves.

Work hours are Monday to Friday, 8-10 hours per day in a salaried position.

Job Type & Location This is a Contract to Hire position based out of South Bay, Florida.

Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $48.08 - $50.48/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment.

Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms.

If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: - Medical, dental & vision - Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital - 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available - Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) - Short and long-term disability - Health Spending Account (HSA) - Transportation benefits - Employee Assistance Program - Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) Workplace Type This is a fully onsite position in South Bay,FL.

Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Oct 10, 2025.

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