Site Safety and Health Officer (SSHO)

Cape Fox Corp; Dauphin Island (AL); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Job summary

Cape Fox Expeditionary is seeking experienced field supervision professionals for on-site roles, including SSHO, on federal DoD construction projects along the Gulf Coast. Responsibilities include safety, quality control, and day-to-day management under the Project Manager.

Travel to active sites is expected; work may extend to extended hours to meet deadlines. Ideal candidates will have experience with OSHA EM 385-1-1 and on-site safety leadership.

Qualifications

• Experience supervising on DoD or federal construction projects is preferred.
• Knowledge of OSHA and EM 385-1-1 safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Plan, supervise, and control construction projects from start to finish per contract, schedule, and budget.
• Act as on-site primary government point of contact until project acceptance.
• Direct and coordinate subcontractors and vendors to ensure safe, efficient performance.
• Prepare 4-week look-ahead schedules and optimize sequencing.
• Lead safety programs and daily inspections in compliance with client requirements.

Skills

Site supervision

Safety management

Team leadership

Subcontractor coordination

Communication

Tools

Procore

Kahua

RMS

ECMS

SharePoint

Job description

Position Overview

Cape Fox Expeditionary is seeking experienced construction professionals to serve in field supervision roles, including a Site Safety & Health Officer (SSHO) on federal and DoD construction projects including ACOE, NAVFAC, Air Force, NASA, and CBP. This position is responsible for the day‑to‑day management, supervision, safety, and quality control of assigned construction projects and reports directly to the Project Manager. Projects are primarily performed at U.S. military and Customs and Border Protection (CBP) installations along the Gulf Coast.

Project Scopes

• Building renovations and repairs
• New construction
• Pre‑construction services
• IT and physical security upgrades
• Electrical, plumbing, and HVAC work
• Demolition
• Civil and utility construction (electrical systems, underground potable water, stormwater, and sewer infrastructure, including associated earthwork)

Field Supervision & Management

• Plan, schedule, organize, direct, and control construction projects from start to finish in accordance with contract requirements, specifications, schedule, and budget.
• Serve as the primary on‑site point of contact with the Government until project acceptance.
• Be physically present on‑site whenever construction activities are underway.
• Direct and coordinate subcontractors and vendors to ensure safe, efficient, and compliant performance.
• Prepare and maintain 4‑week look‑ahead schedules.
• Analyze project schedules to optimize sequencing, support concurrent activities, and implement early completion strategies.
• Coordinate, procure and execute mobilization activities.
• Conduct weekly progress meetings with Government representatives and subcontractors.
• Effectively lead a crew on schedule while monitoring quality of work at hand and safety compliance.

Safety Management (SSHO)

• Implement and enforce company and contract‑specific safety programs in compliance with OSHA and EM 385‑1‑1 (March 2024 edition).
• Conduct daily safety inspections.
• Review and submit subcontractor Activity Hazard Analyses (AHAs) and safety plans.
• Maintain safety deficiency logs and ensure timely corrective actions.
• Conduct employee orientations and regular safety meetings.
• Enforce all client and company safety policies and procedures.
• Ensure proper use of required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
• Identify construction hazards and implement appropriate elimination, mitigation, or control measures.

General, Administrative & Compliance Duties

• Prepare and submit detailed daily reports.
• Manage subcontractor badging and base access processes.
• Maintain accurate project documentation in Procore, Kahua, RMS, ECMS, SharePoint, and other required platforms.
• Ensure compliance with all company policies, audits, and documentation requirements.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and hazard‑free job site.
• Provide professional, courteous communication with Government officials, subcontractors, coworkers, and the public.
• Participate in pre‑construction process, i.e., review scopes and assist in buy‑out of subcontractors, develop and submit site‑specific and safety pre‑construction plans, and existing conditions site investigations.
• Perform pre‑bid site walks and provide feedback to the estimating team.
• Photo documentation.

Work Environment

This is a full‑time, field‑based position supporting U.S. Government contracts at military and CBP installations. The majority of work will be performed on active construction sites.

• Travel may be required depending on project assignments and home location.
• Work may involve exposure to weather extremes, uneven terrain, noise, dust, and other construction‑related conditions.
• Extended hours, night work, weekend work, and holiday work may be required to meet project deadlines or contract requirements.
• Employees must consistently maintain a high level of professionalism, flexibility, initiative, and mental alertness.

Salary and Benefits

The salary range (or hiring range) for this position has been established at: $95,000.00 – $130,000.00. The above salary range represents the company's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. In addition, for full‑time, benefit‑eligible positions we offer a variety of benefits including company holidays, paid time off, health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life and disability insurance as well as a 401 K with company match.