Site, Safety & Health Officer, LEAD

The SSHO Lead provides senior safety and health leadership for Construction Management Services (CMS) supporting U.S. Government construction and facilities projects across Kauai, including PMRF, Barking Sands, Makaha Ridge, and other assigned locations. For our government customers , AFO sustains mission readiness and ensures quality of life by maintaining high value assets and operations at peak performance and successfully manages these operations through accurately forecasting, managing, and aggressively controlling costs.

Company Overview:

 

Work Where it Matters

 

Akima Facilities Operations (AFO), an Akima company, is not just another federal facilities contractor. As an Alaska Native Corporation (ANC), our mission and purpose extend beyond our exciting federal projects as we support our shareholder communities in Alaska.

 

At AFO, the work you do every day makes a difference in the lives of our 15,000 Iñupiat shareholders, a group of Alaska natives from one of the most remote and harshest environments in the United States.

 

For our shareholders, AFO provides support and employment opportunities and contributes to the survival of a culture that has thrived above the Arctic Circle for more than 10,000 years.

 

For our government customers, AFO sustains mission readiness and ensures quality of life by maintaining high value assets and operations at peak performance and successfully manages these operations through accurately forecasting, managing, and aggressively controlling costs.

 

As an AFO employee, you will be surrounded by a challenging, yet supportive work environment that is committed to innovation and diversity, two of our most important values. You will also have access to our comprehensive benefits and competitive pay in addition to growth opportunities and excellent retirement options.

Description:

AFO is looking for a Site, Safety & Health Officer Lead to work in Honolulu, HI.  To join our team of outstanding professionals, apply today!

 

The SSHO Lead provides senior safety and health leadership for Construction Management Services (CMS) supporting U.S. Government construction and facilities projects across Kauai, including PMRF, Barking Sands, Makaha Ridge, and other assigned locations. The position ensures compliance with OSHA, DoD, USACE/NAVFAC, contract, and installation-specific safety requirements while providing field leadership across multiple concurrent projects.

Responsibilities:

• Serve as the senior CMS safety authority for Kauai construction activities.
• Establish and oversee implementation of project safety and health requirements, including APPs, AHAs, EM 385 requirements, and site-specific safety plans.
• Conduct field inspections and audits and verify contractor/subcontractor compliance.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate construction hazards and maintain visibility of significant project safety risks.
• Review safety plans, AHAs, high-risk work plans, and contractor safety submittals.
• Lead incident, near-miss, and mishap response, investigation, and corrective-action tracking.
• Coordinate safety requirements with the Government, installation personnel, Construction Managers, QC staff, contractors, and subcontractors.
• Provide safety leadership for high-risk activities including excavation, lifting, electrical, confined space, fall protection, heavy equipment, utilities, and emergency/recovery work.
• Lead and mentor project SSHOs and safety personnel supporting the Kauai portfolio.
• Support emergency preparedness and rapid mobilization for mission-critical or recovery requirements.
• Provide senior leadership with timely safety metrics, trends, deficiencies, and emerging risks.

Qualifications:

• 10+ years construction safety experience, including significant Federal/DoD construction experience.
• Demonstrated experience as an SSHO, Safety Manager, or equivalent senior construction safety position.
• Strong knowledge of OSHA construction requirements and USACE/NAVFAC/EM 385 safety requirements.
• Experience overseeing prime contractors and subcontractors in active construction environments.
• Strong field leadership, communication, documentation, and incident-investigation skills.
• Ability to work across multiple geographically dispersed project sites.
• Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Safety, Safety Management, Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field preferred.
• OSHA 30-Hour Construction certification required.
• CSP, CHST, or equivalent nationally recognized safety credential preferred.
• Current First Aid/CPR/AED certification preferred.
• Must meet all applicable USACE/NAVFAC and EM 385-1-1 SSHO qualification requirements.

Benefits Information: Regular - The company offers a comprehensive benefits program, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) and a range of other voluntary benefits. Paid Time Off (PTO) is offered to regular full-time and part-time employees. Pay Range: 136,000 - 146,000 annually Job ID: 2026-26122 Work Type: On-Site