About Continental Heavy Civil Corp Continental Heavy Civil Corp (CHC) delivers Heavy Civil, Marine, Dredging, and Bridge construction services to federal, state, and local agencies across the southeastern United States. Our projects demand a high standard of safety, and our HS&E team is central to how we earn and keep that reputation.
Position Overview CHC seeks a Site Safety Health Officer (SSHO) / Senior Safety Coordinator to serve as the primary safety presence on assigned construction and marine project sites. Reporting to the Director of HS&E & Risk Management, the SSHO implements CHC safety programs, enforces compliance, conducts daily safety activities, and serves as the on-site liaison for USACE requirements. This is a hands-on, field-based role. Availability beyond standard hours - including evenings, weekends, and on-call incident response - is a core requirement of this position.
Responsibilities Site Safety & Compliance
Provide daily on-site safety oversight for construction and marine operations
Implement CHC's HSEMS, Accident Prevention Plan (APP), and Activity Hazard Analyses (AHAs)
Conduct daily toolbox talks and document attendance
Perform site inspections, identify hazards, and drive corrective action
Enforce OSHA standards and USACE EM 385-1-1 requirements
Accompany USACE safety and insurance personnel during site visits
Incident Response & Reporting
Respond immediately to all incidents, near misses, and injuries
Conduct root cause investigations and complete required incident reports within established timelines
Coordinate post-incident drug and alcohol testing per CHC protocol
Respond on-site outside normal hours when required - timely response is a condition of employment
Training & Records
Deliver new hire orientations and required safety training
Maintain daily safety records, inspection logs, and training documentation in SharePoint
Prepare weekly and monthly safety reports for the Director HS&E
Qualifications
3+ years hands-on safety experience in heavy civil, marine, or construction environments
USACE EM 385-1-1 project experience strongly preferred; prior SSHO experience preferred
Bachelor's degree in Occupational Safety, Environmental Health, Engineering, or related field preferred; equivalent certification/experience considered
Bilingual English/Spanish preferred
Proficient with Microsoft Office and SharePoint
Valid Florida Driver's License required; must pass pre-employment drug screening and E-Verify
Ability to obtain U.S. Government security clearance (project-specific)
Certifications Certification / License Status OSHA 30-Hour Construction Industry Required EM 385-1-1 40-Hour Certification Required First Aid / CPR / AED & Bloodborne Pathogens Required CHST, ASP, or CSP Preferred Maritime / Marine industry familiarity Preferred U.S. Government Security Clearance As Required
Physical Requirements Active, field-based role requiring ability to navigate construction and marine sites; stand, walk, and climb for extended periods; lift up to 50 lbs; and work in varying weather and environmental conditions.
Work Location & Travel Primary location: Sarasota, FL. Position is fully on-site - remote work is not available. Travel to other CHC project sites across South Florida is expected. Relocation assistance may be available for qualified candidates.
Benefits:
CHC IS A DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE AND EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER and Participates in the E-Verify Program