Construction Site Safety and Health Officer

Bering Straits Native Corp • Pittsburgh, PA

6d • Onsite

About The Position

Bering Straits Professional Services, LLC / Central Environmental, Inc. is seeking a Construction Site Safety and Health Officer to lead safety and field coordination for federal construction projects. The posting identifies Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania as the position location, and later describes project work throughout the Greater Baltimore and Washington, DC metro area, with project operations based out of the Hanover, Maryland office. The officer will work with project managers, quality control managers, superintendents, subcontractors, and federal clients to help deliver projects safely, efficiently, on schedule, and in accordance with contract requirements. Projects may include secure facilities and SCIFs, interior renovations, MEP upgrades, building envelope improvements, architectural modernization, fire protection upgrades, infrastructure improvements, occupied renovations, and design-build federal construction.

The role promotes and monitors a proactive safety culture, reviews site-specific and activity-specific plans, ensures subcontractor plans meet OSHA and USACE EM 385-1-1 requirements, conducts and documents inspections, and coordinates and provides safety training. It also includes quality-control compliance reviews, coordination of subcontractors and field personnel, monitoring construction progress, reviewing project documents, supporting turnover and closeout, and serving as a professional field representative to government and other project stakeholders.

This position requires travel to project sites or the main office using the employee’s own transportation. Normal hours are Monday through Friday, with project-dependent start times generally between 6:00 a.m. and 8:00 a.m. and end times generally between 3:30 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. Availability for overnight work or work beyond normal hours is expected. Employment is contingent on required background screening, drug screening, and obtaining access to applicable federal or military installations. Salary range: $90,000–$115,000.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• At least 10 years of experience as a Construction Safety Manager on commercial or federal construction projects.
• Experience managing safety on federal construction projects for agencies such as USACE, DoD, NAVFAC, GSA, or similar federal customers.
• Five years of continuous construction staking experience.
• Five years of continuous topographic surveying experience.
• Knowledge of Section 152 of the FP-24 Standard Specifications, Construction Survey and Staking.
• Valid OSHA 30 training or higher.
• Valid EM 385-1-1 training certificate.
• Working knowledge of government safety requirements, EM 385-1-1, and OSHA.
• Demonstrated experience coordinating multiple subcontractors and construction trades.
• Strong understanding of commercial building systems, including architectural, HVAC, electrical, plumbing, fire alarm, and fire suppression systems.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, specifications, and contract documents.
• Valid driver’s license.
• U.S. citizenship.
• Fluent English speaking, reading, and writing skills.
• Ability to obtain and maintain access to federal and military installations.
• Ability to lift approximately 40 pounds alone and spend extended periods—up to 2–4 hours—standing or walking on project sites, potentially on uneven or active construction surfaces.
• Ability to maintain constant mental alertness and reliably transport oneself to project sites, including secure government facilities.
• Availability for overnight work or work beyond normal working hours.

Nice To Haves

• USACE/NAVFAC QCM Certificate.
• Security clearance or ability to obtain one.
• Experience working within an SBA 8(a) federal contracting environment.
• Existing relationships with subcontractors and suppliers throughout the Mid-Atlantic region.
• Experience managing occupied renovations and secure government facilities.

Responsibilities

• Promote a proactive safety culture across projects and lead by example through safe work practices and accountability.
• Review project-team and subcontractor site-specific and activity-specific safety plans, ensuring subcontractor plans comply with OSHA and USACE EM 385-1-1 requirements.
• Coordinate safety-related project tasks with the project team and government safety representatives.
• Lead safety discussions and topics in regular meetings with contractors and government representatives.
• Conduct and document daily and regularly scheduled safety inspections of project sites and trade work areas.
• Coordinate development of site-specific safety training and provide initial site-specific safety training to employees.
• Coordinate with the project Quality Control Manager on exposure-hours documentation and reporting.
• Continuously monitor jobsite safety and promptly address unsafe conditions.
• Ensure work complies with project plans, specifications, UFC requirements, and contract documents.
• Review construction safety submittals for compliance with EM 385-1-1, OSHA, project specifications, and drawings.
• Coordinate subcontractors, suppliers, and field personnel to support safety, schedule, and productivity.
• Communicate project expectations to trades and government representatives and maintain a professional, productive jobsite culture.
• Monitor construction progress and identify potential safety impacts before they become problems.
• Review construction drawings, specifications, and contract documents with subcontractors.
• Support project turnover and closeout activities.
• Build and maintain positive working relationships with owners, contracting officers, CORs, quality assurance personnel, subcontractors, and other stakeholders.
• Communicate project progress, challenges, and solutions professionally and proactively.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits.
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Paid holidays and paid time off.
• Professional development and career advancement opportunities.
• Competitive compensation based on experience.
• Opportunity to work on technically challenging federal construction projects.
• Collaborative, mission-focused team committed to excellence, safety, and integrity.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: High school or GED