Job Title: Site Safety and Health Officer (SSHO)
Location: Dayton, OH – Wright-Patterson Air Force Base
Start Date: 10/6/25
Type: 1099 Contractor
Duration: 2 years
Since 1963, Sheakley has been a trusted leader in safety management across construction, industrial, and high-risk environments. We are hiring a Site Safety and Health Officer (SSHO) to support the construction of a new 41,000 SF Child Development Center at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base in Dayton, OH. This role is ideal for safety professionals with federal project experience who can manage compliance, oversee all trades, and serve as the sole safety representative for the GC.
The SSHO will provide daily onsite oversight, enforce safety standards, conduct inspections, and coordinate permits, paperwork, and field audits while supporting safe execution of structural and general construction activities.
💲 Rate: $50–$52/hour (based on experience)
🚫 Per Diem: Not Provided (local candidates strongly preferred)
💸 Pay Frequency: Weekly
🕒 Hours: 50–55 hours/week
📅 Schedule: Monday–Friday, Saturdays as needed
This assignment supports the construction of a new single-story Child Development Center (41,000 SF) involving:
Structural steel erection and framing
Metal roofing and brick wall installation
Coordination and oversight of multiple trades on site
Paperwork, permitting, and compliance documentation for the GC
Routine safety audits, field inspections, and hazard mitigation
Conducting daily safety walks, hazard recognition, and site audits
Leading toolbox talks, orientations, and employee safety training
Completing daily safety reports, incident investigations, and regulatory documentation
Enforcing EM 385-1-1, OSHA 1926 Construction standards, and Air Force project safety requirements
Supporting the project team with permitting, SSHP implementation, and compliance documentation
Coordinating with subcontractors to ensure adherence to safety protocols
✅ OSHA 510 (required, minimum)
✅ OSHA 30-Hour Construction Training
✅ Current First Aid/CPR certification
✅ EM 385-1-1 knowledge and application
✅ Minimum 5 years of construction safety experience or equivalent education/experience combination
✅ Competency in: Fall Protection, Hazard Communication, Confined Space, Excavation Safety, Electrical Safety (NFPA 70E), PPE, and Accident Investigation
✅ OSHA 500 (Trainer Authorization)
✅ CHST or CSP designation
✅ Competent Person training in excavation, scaffolding, and fall protection
✅ Experience as SSHO on federal, USACE, or Air Force projects
Strong working knowledge of EM 385-1-1 and OSHA 1926 Construction standards with emphasis on:
Structural steel and general construction safety
Confined space entry and excavation safety
Electrical safety and NFPA 70E requirements
Hazard communication and PPE programs
Federal contract safety documentation, reporting, and compliance
Sheakley is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to building a safe, inclusive, and respectful work environment for all employees and contractors.