Site Safety & Health Officer

Becker Wright Consultants; Eagle Pass (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Becker Wright Consultants is seeking an experienced Site Safety & Health Officer (SSHO) for active construction sites, including federal design-build projects. You will lead field safety, develop and enforce health, safety, and environmental programs, and ensure OSHA regulatory compliance while partnering with project teams to create a proactive safety culture.

The role requires on-site full-time presence, strong knowledge of 29 CFR 1926, and the ability to manage JSPs/JSAs, conduct inspections,

Qualifications

• 10+ years of construction safety experience including SSHO on federal design-build projects
• Strong knowledge of OSHA construction standards (29 CFR 1926)
• Ability to develop and manage job safety plans and analyses (JSPs/JSAs)
• Proven ability to coach field crews and enforce safety programs

Responsibilities

• Lead SSHO on construction projects, including federal design-build contracts
• Develop and improve Field Safety Program, Safety Manual, APP, and JSP templates
• Ensure OSHA 1926 compliance and contract safety requirements
• Exercise stop-work authority when unsafe conditions arise
• Write and review project-specific JSPs/JSAs for all scopes of work
• Coaching safety behavior and reflecting real field conditions in safety plans
• Investigate incidents, near misses, and hazards with root-cause analysis
• Maintain safety logs, reports, and metrics for leadership review
• Deliver toolbox talks, safety meetings, and committee activities
• Represent the company during OSHA inspections and client audits

Skills

Safety leadership

OSHA standards

Incident investigations

JSP/JSAs development

Job description

Site Safety & Health Officer (SSHO) | Construction

We're looking for an experienced Site Safety & Health Officer to lead field safety on active construction projects, including federal design-build work. As the primary safety authority on site, you'll build and enforce health, safety, and environmental programs that meet OSHA regulations and project-specific requirements. You'll be on-site full-time during construction operations, partnering with Operations, Quality, HR, Project Managers, and field crews to build a proactive safety culture where everyone goes home safe.

What You'll Do

Lead Safety Programs

• Serve as the designated SSHO on construction projects, including federal design-build contracts
• Develop and continuously improve the Field Safety Program, Safety Manual, Accident Prevention Plan (APP), and Job Safety Plan (JSP) templates
• Ensure full compliance with OSHA standards (including 29 CFR 1926) and all contract safety requirements
• Exercise stop-work authority whenever conditions or practices are unsafe

Plan for Safety Before Work Begins

• Write, review, and manage project-specific JSPs and Job Safety Analyses (JSAs) for all scopes of work, including high-risk activities
• Work with Project Managers, Superintendents, and Foremen so safety plans reflect real field conditions and sequencing
• Confirm every crew has reviewed and understood the applicable JSPs and JSAs before work starts

Oversee the Field

• Conduct regular site inspections to identify hazards and verify compliance
• Monitor high-risk operations, including heavy equipment, excavation, steel erection, welding, confined space entry, fall protection, and work at height
• Stay visible in the field, coaching safe behaviors and reinforcing expectations

Manage Incidents & Reporting

• Lead investigations of incidents, near misses, and hazards, including root cause analysis and corrective actions
• Maintain all required safety logs, reports, and documentation
• Track safety metrics, analyze trends, and report to project leadership and senior management

Train & Coordinate

• Develop and deliver toolbox talks, safety meetings, and safety committee activities
• Support HR with new-hire safety onboarding, subcontractor safety requirements, and return-to-work processes
• Manage PPE and safety equipment distribution, inspection, and compliance
• Represent the company during OSHA inspections, client audits, and insurance reviews

Note: The Construction Quality Control Manager may fill the SSHO role if qualified.

What You Bring

• 10+ years of relevant construction safety experience, including service as SSHO on at least two federal design-build projects, each with a construction value of $5M or more
• Ability to meet the requirements of 29 CFR 1926.16 and take responsibility for all safety reporting and site safety
• Strong working knowledge of OSHA construction standards, including 29 CFR 1926
• Proven ability to develop and manage JSPs and JSAs
• In-depth understanding of construction hazards and risk mitigation
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
• Strong organizational, documentation, and reporting abilities
• A track record of building and sustaining a strong safety culture across project teams
• Comfort working outdoors in active construction environments and traveling between job sites
• Ability to be on-site full-time during active construction operations