Federal SSHO: Lead Safety on High-Stakes Construction

CJW Contractors, Inc; Crane (MO); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

CJW Contractors, Inc. seeks an experienced Site Safety & Health Officer to own safety on a federal project from Day 1. The SSHO will manage the Accident Prevention Plan, AHAs, on-site inspections, incident investigations and all safety documentation.

Responsibilities include coordinating with government safety offices, briefing crews, and ensuring EM 385-1-1 compliance. This role demands leadership in safety and strong field performance.

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years as SSHO on federal construction projects; not counting commercial safety.
• Named SSHO on at least three completed federal projects under NAVFAC/USACE/GSA-like contracts.
• Direct EM 385-1-1 implementation experience with cited sections.
• Experience on DoD military installations with access controls and overlays.
• Strong preference for DC Metro regional SSHO experience (e.g., Indian Head, JBAB, Bethesda, Fort Belvoir).

Responsibilities

• Own the Accident Prevention Plan (APP) and AHAs; ensure site safety compliance.
• Lead safety inspections, incident investigations, and safety reporting.
• Manage subcontractor safety programs and enforce APP/AHA requirements.
• Brief crews at pre-task meetings and maintain a living safety documentation library.
• Interface with NAVFAC/USACE safety offices and government reviews.

Skills

OSHA 30-Hour Construction

EM 385-1-1 Competent Person

First Aid / CPR / AED

Valid driver's license

CHST / CSP (preferred)

Job description

CJW Contractors, Inc. seeks an experienced Site Safety & Health Officer to own safety on a federal project from Day 1. The SSHO will manage the Accident Prevention Plan, AHAs, on-site inspections, incident investigations and all safety documentation.

Responsibilities include coordinating with government safety offices, briefing crews, and ensuring EM 385-1-1 compliance. This role demands leadership in safety and strong field performance.