Site Safety and Health Officer (SSHO)

Site Safety and Health Officer (SSHO)

The Site Safety and Health Officer (SSHO) is responsible for managing and performing the daily responsibilities of specific projects to ensure the project is constructed in accordance with the established minimum standards. The SSHO role includes direct oversight and review of the entire documentation and physical inspection phase of the work flow process and working with other in-house personnel (e.g.: Project Managers, Project Coordinators etc.) and external personnel to produce and document a quality product. The SSHO reports directly to the Project Manager and the others as necessary.

Minimum of 5-10 years construction experience on construction quality control

Have a thorough and complete knowledge and understanding of the contract, each subcontract and the plans and specifications in order to assist the Project Manager in development of the onsite procedures

Create, update and maintain the project submittal log and all other project specific quality control reports

Review shop drawings and submittals for conformance with project specifications by direct review and by leveraging the knowledge and experience of others in the project team when necessary

Chair and document weekly QC and Safety meetings with the superintendent and provide written minutes as described in project specific contract documents

Provide daily QC and Safety reports that reinforce activities that are being constructed in conformance with each specific project's established standard and constructively confronts non-conformances to produce the desired outcome in a timely manner

Conduct preparatory, initial and follow-up meetings to establish an understanding of the standards of care desired for each definable feature of work

Verify and document that all materials received for the project are in conformance with the approved submittal, are handled and stored appropriately and are acceptable for use in the project

Coordinate and document the testing and commissioning of building systems

Perform quality control testing and inspection in adherence with contract requirements and company best practices

Develop and update QC & APP plans for projects to align with Safety requirements, EM-385 or OSHA or other safety standards as required

Responsible for working with subcontractors and all vendors to procure and assist in developing all safety documents (AHAs, Certifications, Lift Plans etc..) as required for the project well in advance to align with the schedule and work activities as needed.

Collect and file all safety meetings materials (toolbox talks, equipment inspections etc..)

Minimum 5-10 years' experience in the construction industry with a general contractor engaged in general building construction

Knowledge of a wide range of construction materials, methods, scopes and techniques

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers "Construction Quality Management for Contractors" Certification within last 5 years

Proficient with computer software used in the construction industry

OSHA 30-hour certification / EM 385 40 hour certification within last 5 years

OSHA HAZWOPER

NAVFAC ECATTS Certification

CPR/First Aid certification

Ability to speak clearly and exercise good judgment

Ability to work under pressure

Ability to work remote locations

Ability to travel and move depending on project locations

Other duties as organizational demands necessitate

Reports to: Project Executive, Senior Project Manager, Project Manager