Site Safety Health Officer (SSHO)

GM HILL Engineering; Hinesville (GA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

GM Hill Engineering, Inc. seeks an experienced Site Safety & Health Officer to oversee on-site field operations at Fort Stewart, GA, ensuring all activities comply with company and federal requirements.

The SSHO will work with subcontractor supervisors to maintain safety vigilance while supporting schedule, budget, quality, and customer satisfaction. Key duties include daily safety oversight, reviewing/enforcing Safety Plans, PPE/AHA enforcement, and delivering on-site safety training.

Qualifications

• OSHA 30 certification required.
• Minimum of 5 years in Superintendent, SSHO, QC, and/or construction management roles.
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Construction Management preferred.
• Experience managing projects valued $500K to $10M+.
• Willingness to travel across operational regions.
• U.S. citizen or permanent resident; security clearance processes may apply.

Responsibilities

• Provide daily safety oversight on-site.
• Review and enforce site Safety Plans.
• Enforce PPE and Activity Hazard Analyses (AHAs).
• Provide on-site safety training.

Skills

Safety management

Field safety leadership

Read blueprints

Travel readiness

Education

High School diploma or GED

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Construction Management

Tools

Procore

MS Office

Excel

MS Project

Outlook

Job description

OSHA 30 certification

We are looking for a SSHO with at least 5 years of experience delivering safe and quality projects for newly awarded JOC Contract at Fort Stewart, GA.

GM Hill Engineering, Inc. (GMHILL) is a woman-owned small business with 20+ years of experience in engineering, architecture, and construction services. We specialize in design-build, construction management, and facility assessments for federal, state, and local clients. Our proven track record ensures high-quality, low-risk solutions backed by strong performance ratings and repeat business.

Position Summary

We are seeking an experienced Site Safety & Health Officer to oversee on-site field operations and ensure all project activities are performed safely, efficiently, and in compliance with company and federal requirements. This role works closely with subcontractor supervisors to maintain safety vigilance while supporting project goals related to schedule, budget, quality, and customer satisfaction.

Key Tasks

Following is a general list of tasks falling into the SSHO's areas of responsibility:

• SSHO provides daily safety oversight.
• Reviews/enforces site Safety Plans;
• Enforces/implements Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and Activity Hazard Analysis (AHAs);
• Provides onsite safety training.

Education and Training Requirements:

High School diploma or GED required. Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or Construction Management discipline preferred and minimum of 5-years' experience in Superintendent, SSHO, Quality Control, and/or construction management roles. Demonstrated record of project safety and success on work valued from $500K to $10M+.

OSHA 30 certification

EM385-1-1 40 hour certificate

Knowledge, Skill and Competency Requirements:

Ability and willingness to travel throughout the operational regions.

Must be physically fit to walk, climb ladders, lift up to 50 pounds, and meet other demands needed for inspections of projects and assessing areas of construction

Must have proficiencies with industry standard software such as Procore, MSOffice, Excel, Word, MS Project & Outlook. RMS experience highly desired.

Must be able to read and interpret complex project blueprints/plans and specifications; to include site/civil, structural, architectural, mechanical, and electrical drawings.

Qualified applicants at GMHILL must be U.S. citizens or lawful permanent residents and must meet client security requirements. Positions requiring security clearance are open to U.S. citizens only.

Disclaimer: This is not to be an exclusive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of the person in this job. G.M. Hill Engineering, Inc. (GMHILL) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. GMHILL considers all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, sex, national origin, religion, age, physical or mental disability, family responsibility, marital status, sexual orientation, political affiliation, veteran's status, or any other legal protected status. Candidate selected must pass a thorough background check (including E-Verify), federal security clearance processes and comply with GMHILL's Drug and Alcohol policy adhering to pre-employment, random, post-accident and for cause testing.