Site Safety & Health Officer (SSHO) Location: Philadelphia, PA Duration: Approximately 9 Months (Start: 8/31/2026) Type: 1099 ContractorCompensation & Schedule Pay Rate: $56/hr Per Diem: $175/Day (7 Days Per Week) Pay Frequency: Weekly Schedule: Monday-Friday | 2:30 PM - 11:00 PM️ Lunch: 30 Minutes Additional hours, weekend work, or up to seven days per week may be required based on project needs.️ Candidates must be approved for federal base access by August 21, 2026.Why This Opportunity?Join a federal construction contractor supporting a critical infrastructure project involving the replacement of high-pressure steam condensate mains, secondary return piping systems, and associated underground mechanical utilities.The Site Safety & Health Officer (SSHO) will serve as the designated onsite safety professional, leading the project's safety program in accordance with EM 385-1-1, OSHA regulations, and federal contract requirements. This is a compliance-driven federal construction project requiring an experienced SSHO who is comfortable working directly with Government representatives, subcontractors, and project leadership.Required Qualifications Current OSHA 30 Construction Certification Current EM 385-1-1 Training Minimum 10 years of construction experience Minimum 5 years serving as a Site Safety & Health Officer (SSHO) Previous experience supporting NAVFAC, USACE, Department of Defense (DoD), or comparable federal construction projects Strong knowledge of EM 385-1-1, OSHA regulations, and federal construction safety requirements Experience developing and administering Accident Prevention Plans (APPs) Experience conducting safety inspections, audits, Activity Hazard Analysis (AHA) reviews, and subcontractor oversight Ability to work second shift and additional days as project requirements dictatePreferred Qualifications Construction Quality Management (CQM-C/CQCM) Certification Mechanical piping or underground utility construction experience Experience supporting occupied federal facilities Experience coordinating directly with Government representatives First Aid/CPR/AED CertificationWhat You'll Be DoingServe as the designated Site Safety & Health Officer (SSHO) throughout the projectDevelop, implement, and maintain the project's Accident Prevention Plan (APP)Conduct daily safety inspections, audits, and field observationsReview and approve Activity Hazard Analyses (AHAs) prior to work activitiesLead daily safety meetings, orientations, toolbox talks, and required trainingMonitor subcontractor compliance with EM 385-1-1, OSHA regulations, and project-specific safety requirementsCoordinate safety activities with project management, subcontractors, and Government representativesIdentify hazards and implement immediate corrective actionsMaintain inspection records, training documentation, incident reports, and regulatory compliance recordsParticipate in incident investigations and root cause analysisSupport project testing, inspections, scheduling activities, and contract complianceMaintain a visible field presence and promote a proactive safety culture throughout the projectTechnical KnowledgeCandidates should have working knowledge of:EM 385-1-1 Safety RequirementsOSHA Construction StandardsFederal Construction Safety ProgramsAccident Prevention Plans (APP)Activity Hazard Analysis (AHA) DevelopmentNAVFAC & USACE Safety RequirementsDepartment of Defense (DoD) Construction StandardsUnderground Utility ConstructionMechanical Piping InstallationExcavation & Trenching SafetyContractor Safety ManagementSafety Audits & Compliance MonitoringIncident Investigation & Root Cause AnalysisConstruction Risk Assessment & MitigationGovernment Construction DocumentationSubcontractor CoordinationWhat Success Looks LikeThe ideal candidate is a highly visible, field-oriented SSHO with extensive federal construction experience who can effectively lead safety efforts while building strong relationships with project leadership, subcontractors, and Government representatives.Success in this role requires maintaining strict EM 385-1-1 compliance, proactively identifying hazards before incidents occur, ensuring subcontractor accountability, and delivering a safe, compliant, and well-documented federal construction project.Apply TodayQualified candidates should submit a resume for immediate review.If you have experience directly related to this project's scope of work, please ensure your resume clearly reflects your experience serving as an SSHO on NAVFAC, USACE, DoD, or other federal construction projects, including EM 385-1-1 compliance, Accident Prevention Plans (APPs), Activity Hazard Analyses (AHAs), Government coordination, and subcontractor safety oversight.Interviews are actively being scheduled for qualified candidates