Site Safety Health Officer

Continental Heavy Civil•Sarasota, FL

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Continental Heavy Civil Corp (CHC) delivers Heavy Civil, Marine, Dredging, and Bridge construction services to federal, state, and local agencies across the southeastern United States. Our projects demand a high standard of safety, and our HS&E team is central to how we earn and keep that reputation. CHC seeks a Site Safety Health Officer (SSHO) / Senior Safety Coordinator to serve as the primary safety presence on assigned construction and marine project sites. Reporting to the Director of HS&E & Risk Management, the SSHO implements CHC safety programs, enforces compliance, conducts daily safety activities, and serves as the on-site liaison for USACE requirements. This is a hands-on, field-based role. Availability beyond standard hours — including evenings, weekends, and on-call incident response — is a core requirement of this position.

Requirements

3+ years hands-on safety experience in heavy civil, marine, or construction environments
USACE EM 385-1-1 project experience strongly preferred; prior SSHO experience preferred
Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Safety, Environmental Health, Engineering, or related field preferred; equivalent certification/experience considered
Bilingual English/Spanish preferred
Proficient with Microsoft Office and SharePoint
Valid Florida Driver’s License required; must pass pre-employment drug screening and E-Verify
Ability to obtain U.S. Government security clearance (project-specific)
OSHA 30-Hour Construction Industry Certification
EM 385-1-1 40-Hour Certification
First Aid / CPR / AED & Bloodborne Pathogens Certification

Nice To Haves

CHST, ASP, or CSP certification
Maritime / Marine industry familiarity
U.S. Government Security Clearance (as required)
Relocation assistance may be available for qualified candidates

Responsibilities

Provide daily on-site safety oversight for construction and marine operations
Implement CHC’s HSEMS, Accident Prevention Plan (APP), and Activity Hazard Analyses (AHAs)
Conduct daily toolbox talks and document attendance
Perform site inspections, identify hazards, and drive corrective action
Enforce OSHA standards and USACE EM 385-1-1 requirements
Accompany USACE safety and insurance personnel during site visits
Respond immediately to all incidents, near misses, and injuries
Conduct root cause investigations and complete required incident reports within established timelines
Coordinate post-incident drug and alcohol testing per CHC protocol
Respond on-site outside normal hours when required — timely response is a condition of employment
Deliver new hire orientations and required safety training
Maintain daily safety records, inspection logs, and training documentation in SharePoint
Prepare weekly and monthly safety reports for the Director HS&E