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Overview:

We are currently hiring a Site Safety and Health Officer (SSHO) for our client in the Hampton Roads, VA market.

Description:

+ Develop and implement project-specific safety program.

+ Inspect and evaluate the work area in accordance with plans, specifications, and contract documents, reporting deficiencies as appropriate and elevating issues as needed to ensure safe work practices.

+ Ensure that subcontractors are aware of all project safety requirements.

+ Review the Job Site Safety Plan, verify that a hazard analysis has been approved prior to the performance of a specific feature of work during the preparatory phase of control, verify that safety measures are in place during the initial phase of control, and conduct safety inspections during the follow-up phase of control.

+ Stop work; reject materials and/or equipment; and direct the removal and replacement of any work not in compliance with contract documents, applicable codes, building standards, and/or established principles of construction engineering, or activities which present life-threatening conditions or damage to the site.

+ Communicate and interact as a team member with all trades, manufacturers, suppliers, construction staff and customer representatives, in a professional manner.

Qualifications:

+ Bachelor's degree.

+ Minimum of 10 years of safety work experience.

+ Current OSHA 30; First Aid/CPR; and USACE Construction Quality Control Management certifications; or ability to obtain within 30 days of hire.

+ Competent Person status/training for the following areas: scaffolding; fall protection; hazardous energy; confined space; personal protective equipment and clothing to include selection, use, and maintenance.

+ Exceptional communication skills (written and verbal); and ability to interact professionally with customers, coworkers, and subcontractors.

+ Exceptional organizational and time management skills.

+ Proficient with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.) and Procore.

+ Familiar with USACE RMS CM and EM-385-1-1.

+ Uncompromising commitment to safety.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $50.00 - $65.00/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 Newport News,VA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 12, 2025.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing due to a disability, please email [email protected] (%[email protected]) for other accommodation options.