Construction Project Safety Advisor

Veterans Electrical Group LLC • Iron Mountain, MI, US

Posted 5 days ago

Description

Site Safety and Health Officer (SSHO) — Federal Construction

We are looking for a construction safety advisor for an immediate hire based on qualifications to join our well-established team. The site location is Cleveland, OH.

We need someone who can create our safety management system and establish policies and procedures that comply with all safety regulations. This role requires on-site full-time, every day, and availability for early starts, shutdowns, and occasional off-hours work. Applicant will also ensure safety standards are maintained and documented, and issues are resolved according to safety guidelines.

If you’re an experienced safety professional with excellent interpersonal, project management, communication skills, and proven leadership skills, we’d love to talk with you! Please apply today.

Responsibilities

Administer corrective action recommendations and safety reprimands when safety concerns are present
Communicate with construction managers and project managers to make sure all potential risk management and safety issues are addressed
Ensure personal protective equipment is available and used correctly
Lead construction health and safety training programs, including new hire safety orientation
Lead incident and injury evaluations and investigate job-site safety reports

Qualifications

5+ years of experience with construction safety management, preferred
Under 5 years of experience, need to have 3+ years of construction safety management AND be CSP or CSHT, and/or have a Safety & Health degree from an Accredited university or college
Must have OSHA 30 before start date

CPR certifications required for this position
Minimum of 3 years of experience in the construction industry as a safety officer, safety consultant, or in risk management/ safety management
Certification in OSHA 30 is required and OSHA 500/510 is preferable
Ability to work independently and excellent project management, interpersonal, and communication skills are needed
Bachelor’s degree in occupational health and safety, EHS/HSE, or related field is valuable

Compensation

$65,000 - $90,000/year

About Veterans Electrical Group LLC

Veterans Electrical Group, LLC is a Service-Disabled, Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) specializing in general contracting, construction management, electrical contracting, and systems integration. Through our two dedicated divisions, Construction and Electrical, we deliver coordinated, high‑performance solutions for commercial, industrial, municipal, and institutional clients.

We were built on a simple principle: do the job right, communicate clearly, and stand behind every project. That mindset guides everything we do, from complex electrical installations to full‑scale commercial construction.