Site Safety And Health Officer

Job Title: Site Safety and Health Officer

Job Description

We are seeking a Site Safety and Health Officer (SSHO) for an 8-month contract at Ft Des Moines. The project primarily involves tenant improvements to barracks and administrative buildings, with a total project value of $31 million. This role is salary exempt. While local candidates are preferred, per diem can be provided for regional candidates if necessary.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain site-specific Accident Prevention Plans (APP) and Activity Hazard Analyses (AHA).
• Conduct daily safety, health, and equipment inspections to identify and mitigate risks.
• Lead site safety orientations, daily and weekly safety meetings, and provide training on hazard recognition.
• Investigate accidents, near-misses, and injuries to determine root causes and implement corrective actions.
• Maintain comprehensive records of safety logs, inspections, and training.
• Implement project safety processes as stipulated by the approved Health and Safety Plan, Accident Prevention Plan, and Activity Hazard Analyses.
• Conduct daily, weekly, and/or monthly safety briefings and audits.
• Fill out or obtain daily work permits such as confined space, hot work, safe work, or dig permits.
• Collaborate with the Project Manager to obtain safety certifications for subcontractor employees.
• Document competent persons on site for each scope of work.
• Amend activity hazard analysis to reflect any field changes on project sites.
• Implement reporting procedures in the event of an incident or accident.
• Evaluate incidents/accidents to determine necessary procedural changes to prevent recurrence.

Essential Skills

• Minimum of 5 years of installation/federal construction experience.
• Recent 5 years of experience as an SSHO (within the last 7-8 years).
• Federal Building construction experience.
• EM 385 regulation compliance.
• RMS experience.
• OSHA 30 certification within the last 5 years.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Proficiency in safety management within construction projects.
• Experience with USACE, submittals, RFI, and Procore.

Work Environment

The work environment involves a large-scale federal construction site at Ft Des Moines. The position requires daily onsite presence to ensure compliance with safety regulations. Candidates should be prepared to work in a dynamic and potentially hazardous environment, conducting inspections and safety meetings regularly. A laptop is required for this role, and candidates must be comfortable using safety management software and tools.

This is a Contract position based out of Des Moines, IA.

The pay range for this position is $55.00 - $62.50/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a fully onsite position in Des Moines,IA.

This position is anticipated to close on Mar 19, 2026.

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Salary : $55 - $63