Site Safety and Health Officer, SSHO - Devens, MA

Sheakley Workforce Staffing; Harvard (MA); On-site; USD 69,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Sheakley Workforce Staffing seeks a Site Safety & Health Officer (SSHO) for a federal construction project at the Devens Training Base in Devens, MA. This 18‑month, 1099 contractor role supports lighting retrofit work, solar field construction, and duct sealant activities.

You will provide onsite safety oversight, manage EM 385‑1‑1 compliance, support AHAs and project safety documentation, conduct jobsite inspections, lead safety meetings, and coordinate with project management and subs to

Qualifications

• Minimum 5+ years of federal construction experience.
• Current OSHA 30 Construction Certification.
• Active EM 385-1-1 training.
• At least 24 hours of safety and health training beyond OSHA 30.

Responsibilities

• Serve as SSHO for the project.
• Daily field safety oversight for military base construction.
• Maintain EM 385-1-1 compliance program.
• Conduct routine jobsite inspections and hazard assessments.
• Review AHAs and pre-task planning.
• Monitor lighting retrofit, solar field and duct sealant work.
• Coordinate safety with management, supervision, and subcontractors.
• Lead safety meetings and toolbox talks.
• Identify unsafe conditions and coordinate corrective actions.
• Support incident investigations and corrective actions.
• Maintain project safety documentation and reports.
• Promote proactive safety culture on site.

Skills

OSHA 30 Construction Certification

EM 385-1-1 Training

Federal Construction Experience

Safety Competency Training

Job description

Site Safety & Health Officer (SSHO)

Location: Devens, MA (Devens Training Base)
Duration: 18 Months (Start: 11/2)
Type: 1099 Contractor

Compensation & Schedule

Pay Rate: $56/hr
Per Diem: $150/Day on seven days
Pay Frequency: Weekly
Schedule: Monday-Friday | 7:00 AM - 3:00 PM | 40 Hours Per Week

Why This Opportunity?

Join a federal contractor supporting a military base construction project at the Devens Training Base in Devens, MA. Project scope includes lighting retrofit work, solar field construction, and duct sealant activities.

The Site Safety & Health Officer (SSHO) will provide onsite safety oversight, manage federal safety compliance, support AHAs and project safety documentation, and ensure field activities are performed in accordance with EM 385-1-1 and project requirements.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 5+ Years of Federal Construction Experience
• Current OSHA 30 Construction Certification
• Active EM 385-1-1 Training
• Minimum 24 Hours of Safety & Health Competency Training Outside of OSHA 30
• Experience Supporting Federal or Military Construction Projects

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous Military Base Construction Experience
• Solar Construction Safety Experience
• Electrical / Lighting Retrofit Experience
• USACE or NAVFAC Project Experience
• CHST, ASP, CSP, or Other BCSP Credential
• Experience Supporting Multi-Trade Federal Construction Projects

What You'll Be Doing

• Serve as the Site Safety & Health Officer (SSHO) for the project
• Provide daily field safety oversight for military base construction activities
• Implement and maintain the project safety program in accordance with EM 385-1-1 requirements
• Conduct routine jobsite inspections, audits, observations, and hazard assessments
• Review and support Activity Hazard Analyses (AHAs) and pre-task planning
• Monitor lighting retrofit, solar field, and duct sealant work activities
• Coordinate safety requirements with project management, supervision, and subcontractors
• Lead safety meetings, toolbox talks, and employee safety orientations
• Identify unsafe conditions and coordinate corrective actions
• Support incident investigations and corrective action implementation
• Maintain required project safety documentation, inspection records, and compliance reports
• Promote a proactive safety culture throughout the project

Technical Knowledge

Candidates should have working knowledge of:

• EM 385-1-1 Safety Requirements
• OSHA Construction Standards
• Federal & Military Construction Safety
• Activity Hazard Analyses (AHAs)
• Lighting Retrofit Construction Activities
• Solar Field Construction Safety
• Electrical Construction Safety
• Fall Protection & Elevated Work
• Aerial Lifts & MEWPs
• Contractor Safety Management
• Safety Audits & Compliance Inspections
• Incident Investigation & Corrective Actions
• Construction Risk Assessment & Mitigation

What Success Looks Like

The ideal candidate is a hands-on federal construction safety professional with experience supporting military or government construction projects.

Success in this role requires maintaining a strong field presence, managing EM 385-1-1 compliance, proactively identifying hazards, effectively coordinating with field personnel and project leadership, and supporting safe execution of lighting retrofit, solar, and associated construction activities.