Senior SSHO: Lead Field Safety & Compliance

Gibraltar is seeking an experienced Site Safety & Health Officer (SSHO) to lead all field safety efforts on active construction projects, including federal design-build work. This role serves as the primary safety authority on-site, responsible for developing, implementing, and enforcing health, safety, and environmental programs in compliance with OSHA regulations and project-specific requirements. The SSHO/Site Safety Manager will be on-site full-time during construction operations and work closely with Operations, Quality, HR, Project Managers, and field teams to promote a strong, proactive safety culture.

Serve as the designated SSHO for construction projects, including federal design-build projects Develop, implement, and continuously improve the Field Safety Program, Safety Manual, Accident Prevention Plan (APP), and Job Safety Plan (JSP) templates Ensure full compliance with OSHA standards, including 29 CFR 1926, and all contract safety requirements Maintain authority to stop work for unsafe conditions or practices Job Safety Planning & Compliance Write, review, and manage project-specific Job Safety Plans (JSPs) and Job Safety Analyses (JSAs) for all scopes of work, including high-risk activities Collaborate with Project Managers, Superintendents, and Foremen to ensure safety plans reflect actual field conditions and sequencing Ensure JSPs and JSAs are communicated, reviewed, and understood by all field crews prior to work execution Field Oversight & Inspections Conduct regular job site safety inspections to identify hazards and verify compliance Monitor construction activities involving heavy equipment, excavation, steel erection, welding, confined space entry, fall protection, and work at height Maintain a strong field presence to coach safe behaviors and reinforce safety expectations Incident Management & Reporting Lead all incident, near-miss, and hazard investigations, including root cause analysis and corrective action implementation Maintain all required safety logs, reports, and documentation Track safety metrics, analyze trends, and prepare reports for project leadership and senior management Training & Coordination Develop and deliver field safety training, including toolbox talks, safety meetings, and safety committee activities Support HR with new hire safety onboarding, subcontractor safety requirements, and return-to-work processes Manage PPE and safety equipment distribution, inspection, and compliance Serve as the primary safety representative during OSHA inspections, client audits, and insurance reviews