Safety Manager/SSHO - Federal

🏢 Absherconstruction · 📍 Bremerton, WA; Western WA (Greater Seattle/Tacoma Area) · 💼 onsite 💰 $110,000 - $110,000 / yr

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Position Summary & Responsibilities

Celebrating 85 Years of Building With Purpose

At Absher Construction, we’re proud to celebrate over 85 years as one of the Pacific Northwest’s most respected general contractors. As a 100% employee-owned company, we believe our people are our greatest asset and we invest in them like it! From fully paid medical premiums for employees, to a generous PTO policy, 401(k) and ESOP retirement benefits, we offer a total rewards package that reflects the pride and ownership we bring to every project.

As a Safety Manager (SSHO), you’ll lead safety implementation on federal construction projects while serving as the on-site authority for safety compliance. You’ll ensure work is performed safely and in accordance with the project’s Accident Prevention Plan (APP), EM 385-1-1 requirements, and all applicable federal and state regulations.

In this role, you’ll work closely with Superintendents, Project Managers, subcontractors, and craft teams to identify hazards early, reinforce safe work practices, and maintain a strong, people-first safety culture on the jobsite.

This position requires a visible field presence, strong technical knowledge of federal safety requirements, and the ability to partner with project teams to embed safety into daily operations.

What You’ll Do

Implement and enforce the project Accident Prevention Plan (APP) and Site Specific Safety Plans
Ensure compliance with EM 385-1-1, OSHA, and all project safety requirements
Conduct regular jobsite safety inspections, hazard analyses, and incident investigations
Lead safety orientations, toolbox talks, and daily safety engagement with field teams
Review and coordinate subcontractor safety plans and Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs)
Maintain required safety documentation, reports, and project safety records
Serve as the designated “Competent Person” for applicable safety disciplines

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Key Role Competencies & Evaluation Highlights

Key Role Focus:

Testing uncompromising job-site safety protocols, meticulous project scheduling, and collaborative subcontractor management.

📋 Preparation Priorities (Key Areas to Clarify):

1. Treating safety guidelines as mere suggestions or bureaucratic hurdles
2. Blaming subcontractors rather than proactively solving coordination bottlenecks
3. Inability to manage budget overruns and schedule slippage transparently

✨ Recommended Role Alignment Hook:

I deliver complex construction projects safely, on time, and under budget through rigorous planning and proactive stakeholder alignment.

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