Site Safety & Health Officer — NAVFAC Construction Lead

Joseph J. Henderson & Son, Inc.; Great Lakes (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Joseph J. Henderson & Son, Inc. is seeking an experienced Site Safety and Health Officer (SSHO) for a NAVFAC construction project at Naval Station Great Lakes.

The SSHO will develop and maintain safety plans, conduct daily site inspections, lead safety meetings, and oversee high-hazard work including confined spaces, excavation, fall protection, and crane operations. Strong communication with NAVFAC COR and ability to stop work when safety is at risk are essential.

Qualifications

• Level 2 SSHO under EM 385-1-1 (2024) certification required.
• 24 hours of formal safety training in the last 5 years (in addition to OSHA 30).
• 3+ years construction safety experience in the last 10 years on projects of similar type, size, and complexity (2+ years with a qualifying safety degree or accredited certification).
• Proven experience writing and maintaining APPs and AHAs.
• Current First Aid/CPR/AED.
• Able to pass a background check for military base access (REAL ID or passport required).
• Available full time on site whenever work is being performed.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and keep current the Accident Prevention Plan (APP) and Activity Hazard Analyses (AHAs) under EM 385-1-1 (2024).
• Conduct and document daily site inspections and track deficiencies to closure.
• Lead site safety orientations, toolbox talks, and preparatory and pre-work safety meetings.
• Oversee high-hazard work, including confined space entry, excavation, fall protection, formwork and concrete placement, and crane/rigging operations.
• Verify subcontractor compliance, training records, and Competent Person designations.
• Report and investigate incidents and near misses; prepare monthly exposure reports and OSHA 300/300A records.
• Serve as the contractor's safety point of contact with the NAVFAC COR, with authority to stop work.

Skills

Level 2 SSHO

Construction safety

Safety leadership

Education

Safety-related degree or accredited certification

Job description

Joseph J. Henderson & Son, Inc. is seeking an experienced Site Safety and Health Officer (SSHO) for a NAVFAC construction project at Naval Station Great Lakes.

The SSHO will develop and maintain safety plans, conduct daily site inspections, lead safety meetings, and oversee high-hazard work including confined spaces, excavation, fall protection, and crane operations. Strong communication with NAVFAC COR and ability to stop work when safety is at risk are essential.