Site Safety Health Officer

Site Safety and Health Officer (SSHO)

Location: Tampa, FL |
Employment Type: Full-Time | On-Site |
Project Type: Federal Construction Project

We are seeking an experienced Site Safety and Health Officer (SSHO) to support a federal construction project in the Tampa area. The SSHO will be responsible for implementing, monitoring, and enforcing all site safety and health requirements in accordance with EM 385-1-1 and OSHA 29 CFR 1926 standards.

This role requires a strong on-site presence, consistent safety leadership, and the ability to work effectively with project teams, subcontractors, and inspectors.

• Enforce compliance with EM 385-1-1 and OSHA 29 CFR 1926 safety standards

• Develop, implement, and maintain the Accident Prevention Plan (APP) and Activity Hazard Analyses (AHA)

• Conduct daily safety inspections, audits, and hazard assessments

• Monitor construction activities to ensure safe work practices are followed

• Oversee fall protection systems, scaffold operations, and equipment safety

• Enforce site housekeeping and hazard control standards

• Maintain Safety Data Sheets (SDS) for all materials and chemicals on site

• Provide and document safety orientations, toolbox talks, and ongoing safety training

• Investigate accidents, incidents, and near misses, and prepare detailed reports

• Coordinate safety compliance with subcontractors and third-party personnel

• Lead on-site emergency response coordination when required

• Prepare and submit daily safety reports, inspections, and documentation

• Utilize construction management systems such as Procore for safety documentation and submittals

• Ensure compliance with project requirements, insurance standards, and company safety policies

• Minimum of 5 years of experience as a Site Safety and Health Officer on federal construction projects

• Strong working knowledge of EM 385-1-1 and federal construction safety requirements

• Ability to remain on-site during all active work shifts

• Excellent communication, documentation, and organizational skills

• Proven ability to enforce safety standards consistently and professionally

• OSHA 30 and or EM 385-1-1 certification

• Scaffold Competent Person

• Fall Protection Competent Person

• Active federal construction site

• High-visibility safety leadership role

• Requires daily field presence and interaction with multiple trades

• Detail-oriented safety professional

• Proactive approach to hazard identification and prevention

• Professional demeanor when interacting with clients, inspectors, and project teams

• Strong leadership presence with the ability to influence safe behavior on site