SSHO - Great Lakes

Job Title: Site Safety and Health Officer (SSHO) - Great LakesJob Description

We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Site Safety and Health Officer (SSHO) to join our team. The SSHO will be responsible for ensuring safety compliance on a construction site, adhering to 29 CFR 1926, EM 385-1-1, OSHA, and all applicable federal, state, and local regulations. This role involves implementing and administering the Accident Prevention Plan (APP) and serving as the designated Competent Person for various scopes.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a full-time SSHO on-site during all construction activities.

• Ensure compliance with 29 CFR 1926, EM 385-1-1, OSHA, and all applicable federal, state, and local regulations.

• Implement and administer the Accident Prevention Plan (APP).

• Act as the designated Competent Person (CP) for fall protection, excavation/trenching, scaffolds & ladders, rigging & cranes, and fire/life safety.

• Provide qualified alternate coverage when temporarily off-site as required.

Essential Skills

• Experience in construction safety and compliance.

• Knowledge of OSHA standards and regulations.

• Ability to implement and manage safety plans.

• Proficiency in safety training and compliance enforcement.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• OSHA 30-Hour Construction Safety certification (completed within the last 5 years).

• 7+ years of construction safety experience or a Safety & Health degree plus 5+ years of experience.

• Current professional safety certification is preferred.

• Meets all training and qualification requirements of EM 385-1-1.

Work Environment

The project involves replacing the roof on the Main Hospital at the Captain the person Federal Health Care Center (FHCC), working with clients such as NAVFAC and the Department of Veterans Affairs. This role requires on-site presence throughout all construction activities to ensure the highest levels of safety and compliance.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of North Chicago, IL.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $40.87 - $48.07/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: - Medical, dental & vision - Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital - 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available - Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) - Short and long-term disability - Health Spending Account (HSA) - Transportation benefits - Employee Assistance Program - Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in North Chicago,IL.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Feb 27, 2026.

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