Site Safety Health Officer (SSHO)

Pinnacle Construction Development Group, Inc.•Dayton, OH

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Pinnacle Construction Development Group, Inc. is hiring a full-time, on-site Site Safety Health Officer (SSHO) for an assigned project at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base in Dayton, Ohio. The SSHO will lead daily safety efforts, help crews identify and control hazards, and maintain accurate safety records. The role works closely with a separate Superintendent and Quality Control Manager and reports to the Project Manager. Normal work hours are scheduled between 6:30 AM and 4:00 PM, with occasional evening, weekend, or shutdown coverage required. The SSHO establishes and maintains the project safety and health program in accordance with contract requirements and OSHA Voluntary Protection Programs objectives. The role oversees implementation of Accident Prevention Plans and Activity Hazard Analyses, conducts inspections and safety meetings, ensures personnel have required training and personal protective equipment, tracks deficiencies through resolution, and maintains current safety documentation. The SSHO also investigates incidents and near misses, coordinates corrective actions and reporting, and maintains an on-site presence throughout contract work. Pinnacle offers competitive compensation based on experience, medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) with company match, paid time off, parental leave, and bonus opportunities. The position offers continued learning and advancement, including the opportunity to grow into a Superintendent role beyond the initial assignment.

Requirements

At least five years of construction experience, including experience in hazard identification and safety compliance.
Completed OSHA 30-Hour Construction training, with a completion certificate available for submission.
Familiarity with 48 CFR 52.236-13, 29 CFR 1910, 29 CFR 1926, and EM 385-1-1, with the ability to apply project safety requirements.
Ability to read, write, and converse professionally and fluently in English and communicate safety expectations clearly with crews, subcontractors, Government personnel, and the project team.
Strong organization, sound judgment, initiative, and follow-through.
Ability to maintain accurate electronic safety records, document corrective actions, and work effectively with the project team.
Ability to work full time on site, obtain and maintain required WPAFB access, and conduct regular inspections throughout an active construction site.
Any missing First Aid/CPR/AED, EM 385-1-1, fall protection, or scaffolding credentials or training must be completed immediately after hire and before performing duties that require them.

Nice To Haves

Current First Aid/CPR/AED certification at hire.
Formal EM 385-1-1, fall protection, and scaffolding training at hire.
Safety leadership experience as an SSHO, safety coordinator, or construction field supervisor, including coaching crews and directing corrective actions.
Experience on federal or military construction projects, particularly at WPAFB, and familiarity with Government safety documentation and coordination.
Experience preparing and implementing APPs and AHAs, leading safety meetings, and investigating construction incidents.

Responsibilities

Establish and maintain an effective safety and health program that meets contract requirements and OSHA Voluntary Protection Programs objectives, involving leadership, employees, and subcontractors in hazard analysis and hazard control.
Implement and enforce approved Accident Prevention Plans (APPs) and Activity Hazard Analyses (AHAs); review planned work, confirm controls, and update safety measures as conditions change.
Conduct daily safety and health inspections and maintain written inspection logs documenting inspected areas and operations, hazards, corrective action plans, follow-up notes, and estimated and actual correction dates.
Track safety deficiencies through resolution, coordinate corrective actions with the Project Manager and field team, and verify hazards have been eliminated or controlled.
Ensure personnel have required training and personal protective equipment and monitor subcontractor compliance with project safety requirements.
Organize safety meetings and provide systematic training on hazards, safe work procedures, and individual responsibilities during normal operations and emergencies.
Participate in preparatory meetings for specific elements of work and coordinate safety planning with the Superintendent, QCM, subcontractors, and Government representatives.
Keep applicable safety reference materials, Safety Data Sheets, training certificates, inspection records, and other safety documentation current and accessible on site.
Investigate incidents and near misses, document findings, and coordinate corrective measures and required reporting with the Project Manager.
Maintain routine on-site presence throughout contract work; coordinate absences and equally qualified alternate coverage with the Project Manager; ensure work does not proceed unless the Superintendent or QCM is present.