Site Safety Health Officer

Job Summary

A respected federal construction contractor is seeking an experienced Site Safety Health Officer to support a high-profile VA Hospital construction project in Tucson, AZ. This direct hire opportunity is ideal for a construction safety professional with strong federal project experience, deep knowledge of EM 385-1-1, and the ability to lead safety compliance in complex healthcare and government construction environments.

The Site Safety Health Officer will be the primary on-site safety representative, partnering with project leadership, subcontractors, and corporate safety teams to maintain a proactive, compliant, and accountable safety culture. This is a meaningful opportunity to contribute to an important project serving veterans while joining a stable federal construction organization with supportive leadership, strong teamwork, career growth potential, and a shared commitment to safety, quality, and excellence.

Key Responsibilities

- Implement, monitor, and enforce compliance with EM 385-1-1, OSHA 29 CFR 1926, company safety policies, and project-specific safety requirements.
- Develop, maintain, and administer Accident Prevention Plans, Activity Hazard Analyses, daily inspections, safety audits, and hazard assessments.
- Lead safety orientations, toolbox talks, refresher training, and site-specific safety education for employees and subcontractors.
- Investigate accidents, incidents, and near misses, prepare detailed reports, and recommend corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
- Coordinate subcontractor safety compliance, review safety plans and documentation, and support emergency response procedures as needed.
- Maintain accurate safety documentation using Procore, USACE RMS, NAVFAC eCMS, Microsoft 365, and other construction management platforms.

Compensation and Benefits

- Salary range: $110,000 to $150,000 per year.
- Direct hire opportunity.
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits.
- Paid time off and holidays.
- Long-term federal construction project stability.
- Career advancement opportunities within a growing federal construction organization.

Equal Opportunity Employer / Disabled / Protected Veterans

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Additional Skills

Required Qualifications and Skills

- Serve as the primary on-site safety representative for a federal VA Hospital construction project.
- Manage and enforce project safety programs, Accident Prevention Plans, Activity Hazard Analyses, inspections, and safety documentation.
- Coordinate safety compliance with project management, subcontractors, corporate safety leadership, and emergency response personnel.
- Support continuous improvement of safety policies, training programs, and field operations.

- Minimum 5 years of experience as a Site Safety Health Officer on federal construction projects.
- Experience working with federal agencies such as VA, USACE, NAVFAC, National Park Service, or Bureau of Land Management.
- Extensive knowledge of EM 385-1-1 and OSHA 29 CFR 1926 construction safety regulations.
- Current OSHA 30-Hour Construction Safety Certification.
- Experience using USACE RMS and NAVFAC eCMS systems.
- Proficiency with Microsoft 365, Procore, and construction management software.
- Strong ability to develop and implement construction safety programs, training initiatives, inspections, and corrective action plans.
- Excellent leadership, communication, interpersonal, organization, and documentation skills.
- Valid driver's license with the ability to travel and operate a company vehicle as required.

Preferred Qualifications

- Healthcare construction or active hospital construction experience.
- Experience working on occupied healthcare campuses and renovation projects.
- Federal design-build project experience.
- First Aid/CPR certification.
- Construction Quality Control and safety coordination experience.