Site Safety and Health Officer, SSHO

Site Safety and Health Officer, SSHO

Federal Construction Project | Philadelphia, PA

Start Date: August 31, 2026
Base-Approval Deadline: August 21, 2026
Project Duration: Approximately 9 months
Engagement: 1099 Independent Contractor

Compensation

Hourly Rate: $50 to $54 per hour
Per Diem: $175 per day
Pay Frequency: Weekly

Schedule

Shift: 2:30 PM to 11:00 PM
Standard Schedule: Monday through Friday
Lunch: 30 minutes
Additional Schedule Requirement: The project may require weekend work or up to seven days per week based on operational needs.

Project Overview

Sheakley is seeking an experienced Site Safety and Health Officer, SSHO, to support a federal construction project in Philadelphia involving the replacement of:

• High-pressure steam condensate mains

• Secondary return piping systems

• Associated mechanical and underground utility infrastructure

The SSHO will maintain an active field presence and lead the project's safety program in accordance with EM 385-1-1, OSHA regulations, contract requirements, and applicable federal safety standards.

This is a compliance-driven federal construction assignment. Candidates must have directly relevant SSHO experience and a resume that clearly documents qualifying federal projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the designated SSHO for the duration of the project

• Develop, maintain, and enforce the project Accident Prevention Plan

• Conduct daily safety inspections, audits, and field observations

• Lead safety meetings, toolbox talks, orientations, and required training

• Review Activity Hazard Analyses and verify controls before work begins

• Monitor subcontractor compliance with EM 385-1-1 and site-specific requirements

• Coordinate safety activities with project leadership, subcontractors, and federal representatives

• Identify hazards and provide immediate corrective direction

• Maintain inspection records, training documentation, safety reports, and incident files

• Participate in incident investigations and corrective-action planning

• Support testing, inspection, scheduling, and documentation activities related to contract compliance

Required Qualifications

Current OSHA 30-Hour Construction certification
Current EM 385-1-1 training
Minimum 10 years of construction experience
Minimum 5 years of experience serving as an SSHO
Previous experience on NAVFAC, USACE, Department of Defense, or comparable federal construction projects
Strong understanding of federal construction safety requirements, documentation, inspections, and subcontractor oversight
Ability to work the required second-shift schedule and additional days when necessary

Base-Approval Requirement

Federal project experience must be clearly documented on the resume. Each qualifying project should identify:

• Project or federal installation name

• City and state

• Federal agency or contracting authority

• Candidate's position

• Project dates

• Approximate project or contract value

Candidates whose resumes do not contain this information may not receive base approval.

Apply Immediately

Because base approval must be completed before mobilization, qualified candidates should apply as soon as possible with an updated resume and copies of their current OSHA 30 and EM 385 credentials.

This position is best suited for an established federal-construction SSHO. General construction safety experience without documented federal project history will not meet the approval requirements.