Site Safety and Health Officer (SSHO)

Job overview

The Site Safety and Health Officer (SSHO) role is onsite in Philadelphia, PA, for a nine-month project beginning September 28. Compensation is $56 per hour, plus a $175-per-day per diem; the posting states a Monday-through-Friday schedule from 2:30 PM to 11:00 PM, with weekend work possible based on project and site requirements. The role supports a federal construction contractor’s critical infrastructure project involving steam condensate mains and underground mechanical utilities. The SSHO leads the project safety program, monitors construction activities, and coordinates with government representatives, subcontractors, and project leadership. The role helps ensure work complies with EM 385-1-1, OSHA regulations, federal contract requirements, and site-specific safety standards.

What you'll do

• Implement and manage the project safety program
• conduct daily jobsite inspections, audits, and hazard assessments
• develop, review, and enforce AHAs and APPs
• monitor excavation, underground utility, piping, and mechanical construction
• coordinate safety meetings and orientations
• identify hazards and corrective actions
• investigate incidents and near misses
• coordinate with government representatives, project managers, and subcontractors
• maintain safety documentation and reporting.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

site safety and health officer

ssho

construction safety

em 385-1-1

osha 30

philadelphia pa

sheakley workforce staffing

$56/hr

$175/day per diem

2:30 pm–11:00 pm

monday–friday

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Per diem of $175 per day
• weekly pay.

Why this role

Requires current EM 385-1-1 training/certification, at least five years of documented SSHO experience, OSHA 30 Construction certification, and relevant piping or infrastructure construction experience.

About the employer

Sheakley Workforce Staffing is hiring for this role. Industry: All Other Specialty Trade Contractors. Sector: 23.