EHS Manager / SSHO

Savi Ehs; South Carolina; On-site; USD 58,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

SAVI EHS is seeking an experienced Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) Manager / Site Safety and Health Officer (SSHO) to support a General Contractor on a federal construction project in Charleston, South Carolina.

The ideal candidate will have strong NAVFAC project experience, EM 385-1-1 and OSHA knowledge, and a proven ability to lead safety programs, conduct AHAs/JHAs, trainings, and incident investigations. This role begins as a W-2 consultant with potential for direct-hire.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of construction safety/EHS experience.
• NAVFAC project experience is highly desired.
• Experience with USACE/DoD/military construction projects preferred.
• Strong knowledge of EM 385-1-1 and OSHA 29 CFR 1926.
• Experience developing APPs, AHAs, and project safety documentation.
• OSHA 30-Hour Construction certification required.

Responsibilities

• Represent the General Contractor as EHS Manager/SSHO on the project.
• Implement and maintain the Accident Prevention Plan and safety programs.
• Ensure NAVFAC, EM 385-1-1, and OSHA 29 CFR 1926 compliance.
• Conduct daily safety inspections, audits, and hazard assessments.
• Review AHAs/JHAs and pre-task planning; support high-risk activities planning.
• Lead safety orientations, toolbox talks, and safety meetings.
• Coordinate corrective actions for unsafe conditions with leadership.
• Support incident investigations and root-cause analysis.
• Maintain EHS documentation, records, and safety reports.

Skills

Construction safety

Written and verbal communication

Site safety leadership

NAVFAC/DoD project safety

Education

OSHA 30-Hour Construction

OSHA 500

OSHA 510

CHST / STS-C / CSP

Job description

Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) Manager / SSHO

SAVI EHS | Charleston, South Carolina

Compensation: $50.00/hour

Per Diem: $1,000/week for qualified travelers

Employment Type: Full-Time, W-2

Career Opportunity: Potential direct-hire opportunity with the client

Position Overview

SAVI EHS is seeking an experienced Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) Manager / Site Safety and Health Officer (SSHO) to support a General Contractor on a major federal construction project in Charleston, South Carolina.

The project involves the expansion of a nuclear power training simulation facility at a military installation. This position will serve as a key member of the project safety team, representing and supporting the General Contractor in maintaining compliance with federal, NAVFAC, OSHA, and project-specific safety requirements.

The ideal candidate will have strong federal construction safety experience, with previous NAVFAC project experience highly desired.

This position will initially be employed through SAVI EHS as a W-2 consultant, with the potential opportunity to transition into a direct-hire position with the client based on performance, project needs, and mutual fit.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as an EHS Manager / SSHO representing the General Contractor on the project.
• Implement and maintain the project-specific Accident Prevention Plan (APP) and applicable safety programs.
• Ensure compliance with NAVFAC requirements, EM 385-1-1, OSHA 29 CFR 1926, and project-specific EHS requirements.
• Conduct daily site safety inspections, audits, and hazard assessments.
• Review and support Activity Hazard Analyses (AHAs), Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs), and pre-task planning.
• Participate in preparatory meetings and planning for high-risk construction activities.
• Monitor subcontractor and trade-partner compliance with project safety requirements.
• Conduct and support site safety orientations, toolbox talks, and safety meetings.
• Identify unsafe conditions and behaviors and coordinate timely corrective actions with project leadership.
• Support incident, injury, and near-miss investigations, including root-cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Maintain required EHS documentation, inspection records, training records, and project safety reports.
• Provide safety oversight for fall protection, excavation, scaffolding, cranes and rigging, electrical work, confined spaces, hot work, material handling, and heavy equipment operations.
• Collaborate with project management, field supervision, subcontractors, trades, and government representatives.
• Promote a proactive safety culture throughout all phases of construction.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of construction safety/EHS experience, with EHS Manager, Safety Manager, or SSHO experience strongly preferred.
• Previous NAVFAC project experience is highly desired.
• Previous experience supporting USACE, DoD, federal, or military construction projects strongly preferred.
• Strong working knowledge of EM 385-1-1 and OSHA 29 CFR 1926.
• Experience developing, implementing, or administering Accident Prevention Plans (APPs), Activity Hazard Analyses (AHAs), and federal project safety documentation.
• OSHA 30-Hour Construction required.
• OSHA 500 or OSHA 510 preferred.
• Current First Aid/CPR/AED certification preferred.
• CHST, STS-C, ASP, CSP, or other BCSP certification is a plus.
• Strong knowledge of construction means and methods and high-risk construction activities.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to effectively work with project management, field supervision, subcontractors, trades, and government representatives.
• Must be able to meet all project-specific security, badging, background, and site-access requirements.