Site Safety & Health Officer (SSHO)

Diversified Safety Services, LLC.; Washington, Baltimore (District of Columbia, MD); On-site; USD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

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Medical insurance

Vision insurance

Job summary

A nationwide safety consulting firm is seeking a highly experienced Site Safety & Health Officer to provide safety leadership on large-scale federal construction projects in Washington, DC. The ideal candidate will have over 20 years of construction safety experience, strong communication skills, and necessary certifications. This full-time position involves overseeing site safety compliance and ensuring effective safety practices across all operations.

Qualifications

• 20+ years of construction safety experience with a proven track record.
• Must demonstrate strong knowledge of federal and contractual safety requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee site safety and health compliance.
• Conduct daily safety inspections and document findings.
• Investigate incidents and prepare reports.
• Ensure subcontractor compliance with safety standards.

Skills

Construction safety experience

Strong communication skills

Proactive safety culture

Knowledge of EM 385-1-1

Education

CHST or CSP certification

OSHA 30 Hour Training

First Aid/CPR/AED certification

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Account Manager | Supporting Safer Jobsites Through Safety Staffing, Site Inspections & Certification Training

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

• 20+ 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 EM 385-1-1 requirements, with 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 pre-construction, preparatory, and progress meetings to align safety strategies with project operations
• Implement and enforce Activity Hazard Analyses (AHAs) and safety plans
• Ensure subcontractor compliance with all safety and health standards and procedures

Diversified Safety Services is a nationwide safety consulting firm supporting contractors across all trades, from general contractors to specialty and subcontractors. We act as an extension of our clients’ 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.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Other

• Industries

  Construction

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