Site Safety and Health Officer (SSHO) - Federal Projects

Target Contractors • Ladson, SC

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Site Safety and Health Officer (SSHO) Target Contractors, LLC At Target Contractors, safety is not a formality -- it is how work gets done. Since 2008, Target Contractors has built a reputation as a trusted demolition, abatement, and environmental contractor by executing complex projects with discipline, experience, and an uncompromising commitment to safety. Our teams operate in challenging environments across the country, and every project depends on strong, credible safety leadership in the field. The Site Safety and Health Officer role is a critical leadership position within our operations. This is a hands-on, field-based role for a safety professional who understands construction realities, earns trust on job sites, and knows how to apply safety standards in real-world conditions. You will be embedded with field crews and work closely with superintendents and project managers to ensure work is performed safely, compliantly, and efficiently in accordance with EM 385-1-1 requirements. Why Work at Target Contractors You will work for a company where safety leadership is respected and supported by management. You will have real authority in the field and the backing to stop work when conditions are unsafe. You will be involved in complex, high-risk projects where your decisions directly protect workers, schedules, and client relationships. You will be part of a team that values accountability, communication, and professionalism over paperwork for its own sake.

Requirements

• Strong working knowledge of EM 385-1-1 and OSHA construction standards
• Proven ability to lead safety in active, production-driven job sites
• Confidence to enforce requirements while maintaining professional working relationships
• Strong documentation, communication, and organizational skills
• Willingness and ability to travel extensively

Responsibilities

• Serve as the on-site safety authority for active demolition, abatement, and environmental projects
• Implement and enforce site-specific Accident Prevention Plans (APPs) and Activity Hazard Analyses (AHAs/JHAs/JSAs) in accordance with EM 385-1-1
• Conduct daily safety inspections, audits, and hazard assessments
• Lead pre-task planning and daily safety meetings with field crews
• Manage and oversee permit programs including hot work, fall protection, confined space, and other high-risk activities
• Coordinate and deliver safety orientations, toolbox talks, and required training
• Investigate incidents, near misses, and unsafe conditions and implement corrective actions
• Interface directly with superintendents, project managers, inspectors, and client safety representatives

Benefits

• Compensation is competitive and commensurate with experience, certifications, and project requirements.
• Target Contractors supports continued professional development and offers long-term growth opportunities for safety professionals who consistently demonstrate sound judgment, leadership, and accountability in the field.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed