Site Safety and Health Officer (SSHO)

Diversified Safety Services, LLC.; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

A nationwide safety consulting firm is seeking a highly experienced Site Safety & Health Officer (SSHO) for a large federal construction project in Washington, D.C. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of construction safety experience, relevant safety certifications like CHST or CSP, and strong communication skills. The SSHO will be responsible for ensuring compliance with safety standards, conducting inspections, and maintaining safety documentation. This role emphasizes fostering a proactive safety culture across all site operations.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of construction safety experience with a track record of success on complex projects.
• CHST or CSP certification is required.
• Completed OSHA 30 Hour Training within the past 5 years.
• First Aid/CPR/AED certification is required.
• Strong knowledge of EM385-1-1 requirements and current 40-Hour certification.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee all aspects of site safety and health for the project.
• Conduct and document daily safety and health inspections.
• Investigate incidents and prepare required reports.
• Participate in preconstruction and progress meetings to align safety with operations.
• Ensure subcontractor compliance with safety standards and procedures.

Skills

Construction safety experience

Strong communication skills

Proactive safety culture

Hazard identification

Incident investigation

Education

CHST or CSP certification

OSHA 30 Hour Training

First Aid/CPR/AED certification

Current 40-Hour certification

Job description

We are seeking a highly experienced Site Safety & Health Officer (SSHO) to provide safety leadership on a large scale federal construction project. This position requires a proven safety professional with strong technical expertise, excellent communication skills, and the ability to drive a proactive safety culture across all site operations.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of construction safety experience with a track record of success on complex projects
• CHST or CSP certification (required)
• OSHA 30 Hour Training (completed within the past 5 years)
• First Aid/CPR/AED certification (required)
• Must demonstrate strong knowledge of EM385-1-1 requirements and hold current 40-Hour certification.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee all aspects of site safety and health for the project, ensuring compliance with federal and contractual requirements
• Conduct and document daily safety and health inspections, including hazard identification and corrective action tracking
• Investigate incidents and prepare required reports; maintain OSHA 300 logs and daily production reports
• Participate in preconstruction, preparatory, and progress meetings to align safety strategies with project operations
• Ensure subcontractor compliance with all safety and health standards and procedures

Diversified Safety Services is a nation‑wide safety consulting firm supporting contractors across all trades, from general contractors to specialty and subcontractors. We act as an extension of our client’s safety teams by providing top‑tier site safety oversight, documentation, inspections, and compliance support. We are an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and experiences.